Welcome to Procida, a tiny island in the Gulf of Naples. Which country are we in? A France B Spain C Italy Noted for its scenic beauty, the Gulf of Naples, also known as the Bay of Naples, opens into the Mediterranean Sea in southern Italy. The correct answer is Italy.
Procida, the island seen in today’s image, was featured in what 1999 thriller? A Run Lola Run B The Talented Mr. Ripley C Enemy of the State Procida has been the setting for more than 30 movies, including ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ starring Matt Damon and Jude Law, as well as ‘Il Postino’ and ‘Cleopatra.’ … Read more
These real-life springs fueled the legend of the Fountain of Youth. Which explorer is forever attached to this mythical source of water? A Ferdinand Magellan B Vasco da Gama C Ponce de León Legend has it that the Spanish explorer and conquistador Juan Ponce de León, credited with leading the first European expedition to Florida … Read more
Florida’s manatees sometimes make their way into freshwater springs, whose warm waters sustain them in winter. What are manatees also known as? A River horses B Sea cows C Sea elephants Also called sea cows, manatees can weigh more than 1,000 pounds. These mammals are fully aquatic herbivores and spend most of their days grazing … Read more
Who built the campground and trails around Florida’s Juniper Springs in the 1930s? A The Walt Disney Company B Civilian Conservation Corps C Works Progress Administration The facilities at Juniper Springs were built by the CCC, a work program for unemployed, single young men that was part of the New Deal. The correct answer is … Read more
The tuft of feathers on the crown of a bird’s head is called a… A Crest B Rump C Tarsus A crest—a prominent tuft of feathers on a bird’s head—is used to attract attention or frighten off predators. The correct answer is Crest.
The Taiwan yuhina is what type of bird? A Raptor B Songbird C Parrot The Taiwan yuhina, also known as Formosa yuhina, is a small songbird. Its call sounds like the phrase ‘we MEET you.’ The correct answer is Songbird.
What site is considered the ‘Lost City of the Incas’? A The Taj Mahal B Machu Picchu C Stonehenge Nestled high in the Andes Mountains in southern Peru, Machu Picchu is a symbol of the Inca Empire. The correct answer is Machu Picchu.
The Parthenon is a temple built for what Greek goddess? A Demeter B Athena C Aphrodite The Parthenon, built in the 5th century BCE, was originally a temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom. It is found in the Greek capital Athens, which is also named in her honor. The correct answer … Read more
The Taj Mahal was designed to be a _______. A A school B A tomb C A fortress Commissioned in 1631, the Taj Mahal serves as a tomb for Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The correct answer is A tomb.