The Quiz: What whale is nicknamed “canary of the sea”? Sei Whale Beluga Whales North Atlantic Right Whales Gray Whale Scientists have identified 28 different types of “contact calls,” whistles, and chirps that beluga whales use to communicate in the dark Arctic waters. Early mariners called belugas the canaries of the sea because they could … Read more
The Quiz: What was distinctive about the sperm whale in “Moby Dick”? It was missing an eye It had three fins It had two blowholes It was albino Moby Dick was white, but most sperm whales are dark blue or grey in color. Herman Melville’s classic 1851 novel about an elusive and dangerous whale was … Read more
The Quiz: Which of these whales is actually a dolphin species? Killer Whale Fin Whale Minke Whale Bowhead Whale The so-called “Killer Whale” is not a whale at all. The Orcinus orca is the largest of the dolphin family, weighing up to 6 tons and measuring 23 to 32 feet long. As for the “Killer” … Read more
The Quiz: Instead of teeth, what do some whales use to eat plankton? Beaks Baleen Tusks Sticky tongues Instead of teeth, 14 species of whales have bristle-like baleen that filters plankton and krill from the seawater. Made of keratin, baleen is similar to human fingernails and hair. Several baleen whale species also have accordion-like throats, … Read more
The Quiz: What is a group of whales called? Team Pod Flock Pack The term “pod” is used to refer to groups of marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, walruses, and seals. Whales are highly social, preferring to not be alone. Some species travel in pods of hundreds to protect one another from predators. The larger … Read more
The Quiz: Weighing over 150 tons, what type of whale is the largest animal on Earth? Southern Right Whale Northern Minke Whale Gray Whale Antarctic Blue Whale Blue whales aren’t just the largest animals on Earth. They are the largest animals to have *ever* lived on Earth, larger than any dinosaur. Blue whales in the … Read more
The Quiz: What legendary admiral commanded the Russian Navy to victory over the Ottoman fleet at the November 30, 1853 Battle of Sinope? Fyodor Fyodorovich Ushakov Nikolai Essen Aleksandr Kolchak Pavel Nakhimov Grigory Andreyevich Spiridov The correct answer to this quiz is Pavel Nakhimov.
The Quiz: The Crimean War, which lasted from 1853-56 was a conflict in which France, Britain, and the Ottoman Empire all fought against what common foe? Spain Russia Austria Hungary Prussia China The correct answer to this quiz is Russia.
The Quiz: The famous Charge of the Light Brigade occurred during what Crimean War battle? Battle of Inkerman Battle of Sinope Battle of Balaclava Siege of Sebastopol Battle of Alma The correct answer to this quiz is Battle of Balaclava.
The Quiz: We ranked of every state in degree of hauntedness based on our paranormal investigations. This state was #4 on our list because of a haunted opera house, rectory and prison, where it seems a life sentence could stretch into the afterlife. 1. Ohio 2. Nevada 3. California 4. Arizona The correct answer to … Read more