General Knowledge on Mythology and Nature

The video covers various topics, starting with a travel advisory from the CDC about increased surveillance for pathogens at major US airports. It then moves to a trivia question about the sphinx, discussing its historical significance and a theory about its formation. The video highlights a rare sighting of a whale shark in Hawaii and the conservation efforts for the endangered akikiki bird. It concludes with a report on a fireworks accident in British Columbia, Canada.

What is the main purpose of the CDC's Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance Program?

• To detect new variants of diseases before they spread

• To monitor passenger luggage for illegal items

• To provide free health check-ups for travelers

• To ensure passengers have valid travel documents

In Egyptian mythology, which creature has the head of a human and the body of a lion?

• Phoenix

• Sphinx

• Griffin

• Centaur

What theory did geologist Farouk Elbaz propose about the Great Sphinx?

• It was a natural rock formation

• It was carved by the Romans

• It was shaped by desert winds

• It was built by aliens

What is the world's largest species of fish?

• Great White Shark

• Blue Whale

• Giant Squid

• Whale Shark

What should you do if you encounter a whale shark while swimming?

• Feed it large fish

• Let it approach you calmly

• Try to ride it

• Swim away quickly

What is the current status of the akikiki in the wild?

• Thriving with many chicks

• Endangered with only five left

• Extinct in the wild

• Commonly found across Hawaii

What is the biggest threat to Hawaii's endangered birds like the akikiki?

• Deforestation

• Hunting

• Mosquitoes carrying avian malaria

• Pollution

What unexpected event occurred in Hope, British Columbia?

• A rare bird sighting

• A meteor shower

• A volcanic eruption

• A fireworks display from a trailer collision

How long did the unexpected fireworks display in Hope last?

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

• 2 hours

• 10 minutes

What does the word 'infinitesimal' mean?

• Extremely large

• Extremely small

• Infinite in number

• Moderately sized