Hard Science Quiz

Hard Science Quiz

Question 1 of 10

The ancient Greeks and Romans knew all about truffles. What is this truffle?

Question 2 of 10

There were only two commercially used supersonic jets. The Brits and French shared the Concorde. What country offered the Tupolev Tu-144?

Question 3 of 10

The chow chow is known for the unusual color of its tongue. What color is this?

Question 4 of 10

One kilogram is equal to how many pounds?

Question 5 of 10

Polyamide is better known as what?

Question 6 of 10

Between 1959 and 1972, nearly 5 million dolphins died in nets designed to catch what fish, leading to calls for "dolphin-safe" practices?

Question 7 of 10

Although the baselard does not come with a can opener, corkscrew or screwdriver, it has what nickname?

Question 8 of 10

Jojobo oil is chemically similar enough to what whale's oil to replace it in perfumes, shampoos and cosmetics?

Question 9 of 10

What constellation would you take by the horns if you wanted to see the Crab Nebula and such star clusters as the Hyades and the Pleiades?

Question 10 of 10

O'Hare in Chicago is losing its title as the "world's busiest airport" to Hartsfield-Jackson, which is in what city?