Which country has the most skyscrapers? A United States B China C Russia China has the most skyscrapers, with 3,088 buildings that are higher than 150 metres, followed by the US, UAE and India. The correct answer is China.
What kind of bird do we see in today’s image? A Mockingbird B Hummingbird C Wren Hummingbirds charm us with their tiny size and bright plumage. Despite its name, even the giant hummingbird – the largest of the species – is only about 20 centimetres long. Hummingbirds are primarily found in North and South America. … Read more
Which of these statements is true? A Hummingbirds only consume fruits and nectar B Hummingbirds lay the smallest eggs of all birds C Hummingbirds can only fly sideways Hummingbirds, more specifically bee hummingbirds, lay eggs that are the size of jellybeans, or sometimes, even smaller. While most female hummingbirds lay two eggs, it is possible … Read more
What is the largest wild bird in the US? A Great gray owl B California condor C Bald eagle The massive California condor has a wingspan that averages almost 10 feet! That’s nearly 23 times the wingspan of the calliope hummingbird, the smallest wild bird found in the US. The correct answer is California condor.
1) What kind of bird do we see in today’s image? A Mockingbird B Hummingbird C Wren The correct answer is Hummingbird. 2) Which of these statements is true? A Hummingbirds only consume fruits and nectar B Hummingbirds lay the smallest eggs of all birds C Hummingbirds can only fly sideways The correct answer is … Read more
Which mushroom is this, known as Yun Zhi in traditional Chinese medicine? A Lion’s mane B Quinine conk C Turkey tail These fungi are full of a protein-bound molecule known as PSK, or polysaccharide K, which is believed to help people with lung diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, turkey tail mushrooms have been used to … Read more
Which mushroom is known as ‘hen of the woods’? A Maitake B Shiitake C Hiratake The pale brownish-gray mushroom is said to resemble the ruffled feathers of a sitting hen. In Japanese, maitake translates to ‘dancing mushroom,’ which also nods to its resemblance to waving hands, sleeved by kimonos. The correct answer is Maitake.
The quintessential red-and-white mushroom of fairy tales is poisonous. What is it commonly known as? A Pinkgill B Death cap C Fly agaric Fly agarics have featured in paintings since the Renaissance and were the main subject of some Victorian fairy paintings. They’ve also popped up in the 1940 Disney film ‘Fantasia’ and the Mario … Read more
What is the largest wild bird in the United States? A California condor B Great gray owl C Bald eagle The massive California condor has a wingspan that averages 276 centimetres! That’s nearly 23 times the wingspand of the calliope hummingbird, the United States’ smallest wild bird. The correct answer is California condor.
What is the largest species of cactus in the US? A Barrel B Saguaro C Cholla Saguaros normally reach heights of 40 feet. The tallest one ever measured, an armless specimen found near Cave Creek, Arizona, towered at over 78 feet. The correct answer is Saguaro.