Which ancient culture worshipped cats?

Microsoft Rewards Bing Quiz: Which ancient culture worshipped cats? A Egypt B Rome C Aztec The Egyptians held cats in great esteem, viewing them as deities. For example, the goddess Bastet is depicted in cat form. If you’re still in any doubt, note that an inscription on an Egyptian tomb in the Valley of Kings … Read more

Some experts believe the caracal’s ear tufts may be used for…

Microsoft Rewards Bing Quiz: Some experts believe the caracal’s ear tufts may be used for… A Communication B Intimidation C Attracting a mate Some experts believe that caracals twitch their ear tufts to communicate. Since their ears themselves have 20 muscles, they can probably convey a whole range of information, all silently… The correct answer … Read more

What’s the difference between frogs and toads?

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: What’s the difference between frogs and toads? A Toads live on land B They’re the same C Toads are carnivores Herpetologists (experts on amphibians) tell us that there’s no categorical difference between frogs and toads. The distinction between the two is purely informal. ‘Toad’ is just a common name for … Read more

Daylight saving time in the US changed in 2005 by …

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: Daylight saving time in the US changed in 2005 by … A Getting shorter B Getting longer C Being renamed from ‘daylight savings time’ (with an ‘s’) The Uniform Time Act of 1966 set DST at six months, but about a month was added in 1986 and another in 2005. … Read more

For centuries, people have used cormorants for…

Microsoft Rewards A, B, or C? Bing Homepage Quiz:  For centuries, people have used cormorants for… A Navigation B Catching fish C Predicting the future Fishermen in Asia and Europe have conscripted the great cormorant and other cormorant species to ply their trade. Commonly a collar or snare is placed around the cormorant’s neck to … Read more