The name ‘hippopotamus’ comes from the words ‘river horse’ in what ancient language? A Chinese B Greek C Sanskrit ‘Hippopotamus’ roughly translates to ‘river horse’ in ancient Greek. The correct answer is Greek.
Who is the god of love in Greek mythology? A Zeus B Eros C Hades To the ancient Greeks, Eros was the god of love and sex, and he was depicted as a slender boy or young man with wings and an archer’s bow. The correct answer is Eros.
Which ancient Roman festival is thought to be associated with Valentine’s Day? A Lupercalia B Saturnalia C Veneralia Held each year in Rome on February 15, Lupercalia was an ancient fertility festival that included goat sacrifices and a lottery that paired off eligible men and women. The correct answer is Lupercalia.
What is the most popular flower to give on Valentine’s Day? A Yellow tulips B White lilies C Red roses Roses symbolize love and romance, especially red ones. In 2022, roses represented 83% of all Valentine’s Day floral sales, according to the Society of American Florists. Of the roses sold for Valentine’s Day, 65% were … Read more
What is the national animal of Chile? A South Andean deer B Alligator C Chicken The national animal of Chile is the south Andean deer. This endangered species is also known as the Chilean huemul. The correct answer is South Andean deer.
Space rovers destined for which planet are tested here in the Atacama Desert? A Pluto B Mars C Saturn The extreme dryness of the Atacama Desert makes it one of the best environments on Earth to approximate the conditions of Mars. Trials of prototype Mars rovers have been conducted here since 1997. The correct answer … Read more
We’re in El Valle de la Luna—the Valley of the Moon. Which country are we in? A Chile B France C Japan The longest country in the world, Chile measures 2,647 miles from north to south, and 93 miles from east to west. The correct answer is Chile.
Which of these books did Charles Darwin write? A A Brief History of Time B The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy C On the Origin of Species Published in 1859, ‘On the Origin of Species’ introduced Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. The correct answer is On the Origin of Species.
Why are the bird’s feet blue? A They’re cold B For camouflage C It’s diet-related Pigments called carotenoids are in the fish that blue-footed boobies eat. If the feet are vibrant blue, the booby is eating well. And more likely to find a mate, settle down, and maybe lay some eggs. The correct answer is … Read more
Where does our blue-footed friend live? A Newfoundland B Galápagos Islands C Puerto Rico The islands made famous by Charles Darwin are the blue-footed booby’s main stomping ground, but it can also be found off the coasts of Southern California and Mexico, and as far south as Peru. The correct answer is Galápagos Islands.