The tropics are home to 95% of the world’s mangrove forests. Which is the largest mangrove forest? A Gulf of Panama mangroves B Florida mangroves C Sundarbans mangroves Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans Reserve Forest is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of three rivers in the … Read more
June is dedicated to celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities and their contributions to society. What is it called? A Pride Month B Love Month C Rainbow Month In 1999, June was officially declared as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month by then-President Bill Clinton. The correct answer is Pride Month.
Who was the creator of the Pride rainbow flag? A Gilbert Baker B Barbara Gittings C Harvey Milk American designer and activist Gilbert Baker created the first rainbow flag, which had eight colors, in 1978. Also known as the Pride flag, it was later reduced to six colors to make it easier to mass-produce. It … Read more
Who played the role of Ellen Morgan, one of the first leading characters to come out as gay on television? A Ellen Pompeo B Ellen Barkin C Ellen DeGeneres More than two decades ago, Ellen DeGeneres made history when Ellen Morgan, a character she played on her sitcom ‘Ellen,’ came out as gay in a … Read more
Arizona is one of the Four Corners states. Which of these is not? A Nevada B New Mexico C Utah The Four Corners states are Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. The Four Corners Monument, at the spot where they meet, is the only point in the US shared by four states. The correct answer … Read more
Arizona is famous for being home to one of the most iconic natural US landmarks. What is it? A Delicate Arch B Grand Canyon C Garden of the Gods The 277-mile-long Grand Canyon was carved as much as a mile deep in some places by the Colorado River. It was granted the status of a … Read more
Which Arizona city’s stunning sandstone cliffs have earned it the nickname Red Rock Country? A Phoenix B Yuma C Sedona Surrounded by the Coconino National Forest, Sedona was named after Sedona Schnebly, an early pioneer and wife of the city’s first postmaster. She also lent her name to the Schnebly Hill Formation—the layer of red … Read more
Which of these is a famous palace in France? A St. James’s Palace B Blenheim Palace C Palace of Versailles The Palace of Versailles, also called Château de Versailles, is a historic royal residence constructed by King Louis XIV in Versailles, about 12 miles west of Paris. The correct answer is Palace of Versailles.
Which famed general’s brother took control of the Chateau de Villandry in 1813? A Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette B Napoleon Bonaparte C Thomas-Alexandre Dumas The château briefly belonged to Jérôme Bonaparte, younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, military leader and first emperor of France. Titled Prince of Montfort, Jérôme was something of a military … Read more
The intricate gardens of Château de Villandry, seen here, were developed through the practice of _____ A Potpourri B Topiary C Apiary The practice of topiary involves shaping and training plants into different forms, from the geometric shapes in this garden to animals and mythological creatures. All it takes is plants, patience, precision, and shears. … Read more