. The Quiz: On International Geodiversity Day we’re visiting the geologic wonder that is the Basque Coast Geopark. Where is it? A Spain B Italy C Armenia The Basque Coast Geopark lies along the Bay of Biscay in northern Spain’s Basque Country, an autonomous community of Spain. The correct answer to this quiz is Spain.
The Quiz: What is created during an orogeny? A Mountains B Marshland C Lava Orogeny is a process in which a section of the Earth’s crust is folded and deformed by lateral compression to form a mountain range. The correct answer to this quiz is Mountains.
The Quiz: This or that? Which literary classic was published first? List ordered in Alphabetical order A,B,C. A Christmas Carol — Dec 19, 1843 A Study In Scarlet — 1887 A Tale of Two Cities — 1859 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland — Nov 26, 1865 Animal Farm — Aug 17, 1945 Catch-22 — Nov 10, … Read more
The Quiz: What does the word ‘flamingo’ derive from? A Friendly B Long-necked C Flame-colored With origins in the Latin word ‘flamma’ (fire), the Spanish or Portuguese word ‘flamengo’ translates roughly to ‘flame-colored,’ referring to the color of the bird’s feathers. The correct answer to this quiz is Flame-colored.
The Quiz: What are we celebrating today with this group of intergenerational flamingos? A World Teachers’ Day B Flamingo Protection Day C Caribbean Travel Awareness Day It’s World Teachers’ Day, and a good time to thank teachers past and present for all their help and encouragement. Want to pay it forward? Support a nonprofit like … Read more
The Quiz: What makes the flamingo turn pink? A Genetics B Pigments in its food C Sun exposure The same compounds that make tomatoes red and carrots orange are found in the algae and microorganisms flamingos eat. The pigments filter into the birds’ skin and feathers, gradually turning them pink. As our photo shows, flamingo … Read more
The Quiz: Playwright Charles Fuller died at 83. Which of his plays won the Pulitzer Prize? A A Soldier’s Play B The Brownsville Raid C Zooman and the Sign The correct answer to this quiz is A Soldier’s Play.
The Quiz: Which British pop star is set to tour North America for the first time in 5 years? A Charli XCX B Ed Sheeran C Adele The correct answer to this quiz is Ed Sheeran.
The Quiz: Meanwhile, Kim’s ex Pete Davidson is starring in a new fast food ad campaign for… A McDonald’s B Taco Bell C Burger King The correct answer to this quiz is Taco Bell.
The Quiz: Kim Kardashian was fined over $1 million for promoting what on social media? A Vodka B Cryptocurrency C Herbal weight loss pills The correct answer to this quiz is Cryptocurrency.