4/1/25 The World from A to Z ( Friday 3/28/25)

Of all the sharks in the sea, the shortfin mako is believed to be the fastest, reaching speeds of 46 mph. Where can these sharks be found?

• • Warm and cool waters worldwide

• • Only in the Arctic Ocean

• • Freshwater lakes in North America

• • Hidden underground in caves

Why was a recent sighting of a shortfin mako in Brazil significant?

• • The species is endangered

• • It was the first shark ever seen in Brazil

• • The shark was wearing a tracking device

• • It was found in a bathtub

What is believed to have caused the wildfires in South Korea?

• • Volcano eruptions in the region

• • Human error, such as an accident during construction

• • A dragon attack

• • A giant magnifying glass left in the sun

What historic site was destroyed by the fires?

• • The Great Wall of China

• • A Buddhist temple from the 7th or 8th century

• • The Eiffel Tower

• • A pizza shop known for the world's largest slice

What nuclear accident happened in the U.S. on March 28, 1979?

• • The Chernobyl disaster

• • The Great Chicago Fire

• • The Three Mile Island partial meltdown

• • A microwave cooking peanuts exploded in the White House

Who received the first permanent star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

• • Marilyn Monroe

• • Shakespeare

• • Stanley Kramer

• • The world’s most famous talking buffalo

Which hospital delivers the most babies in the U.S. each year?

• • Mount Rainier Ice Cave BigFoot Hospital, Washington

• • A floating hospital in the Pacific Ocean

• • An underwater birth center for mermaids

• • Northside Hospital, Atlanta

Why do two young girls sew hospital gowns for sick children?

• • Because hospitals ran out of clothing

• • They want to start a fashion brand for sharks

• • To prepare for a zombie apocalypse

• • To cheer them up with colorful patterns

What day is March 28th?

• Respect ypur Cat Day

• CATastraphy Day

• Get a CAT Scan Day

• Ignore Cats Day

Where was the baseball moved back to?

• The Tribune Tower

• The ball pit at Chucky Cheese

• Times Square

• In George Steinbrenners Pocket