Fascinating Facts for Curious Minds

What is a cryptic pregnancy?

• A pregnancy that is recognised immediately

• A pregnancy that is not recognised until at least halfway through or until labour starts

• A pregnancy that occurs without any symptoms

• A pregnancy that lasts longer than usual

What causes itches on your skin?

• Dry skin

• Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

• Allergies

• Sunburn

What is unique about the bodies of starfish and other echinoderms?

• They have no heads

• Their entire bodies are technically classed as heads

• They have multiple hearts

• They can regenerate limbs

How far does the Earth travel around the Sun each day?

• 1 million miles

• 1.5 million miles

• 2.5 million miles

• 3 million miles

Why do fish form orderly queues in emergencies?

• To avoid predators

• To prevent collisions and clogs

• To conserve energy

• To find food

What percentage of the average human body is made up of bacterial cells?

• 10%

• 56%

• 75%

• 90%

Why do most ginger cats tend to be male?

• Male cats are more common

• The ginger gene is found on the X chromosome

• Female cats prefer other colours

• Male cats are more aggressive

What is the highest altitude at which alpine bumblebees have been found living?

• 1.5 km

• 2 km

• 3.25 km

• 5 km

What is the name of the planet that is mostly made from diamond?

• 55 Cancri e

• Kepler-22b

• Gliese 581g

• Proxima Centauri b

Why do football players spit more during exercise?

• To cool down

• Due to increased protein in saliva

• To improve breathing

• To hydrate