Random Facts

2. Butterflies use this body part to taste.
4. Asparagus is actually part of this plant factory.
6. Potatoes were first cultivated in this South American country 7,000 years ago... by the Incas.
8. Dollar bills are made of linen and this other cloth. Don't worry, we don't use slaves to grow it anymore!
9. Before the 17th century, these vegetables used to be mainly purple, not the bright warm color we see them as today.
10. This everyday condiment found in almost every restaurant throughout the U.S. was first sold as a medicine.
12. This animal is the only marsupial in North America. No, seriously they're not all dead.
13. This fruit has the highest calories of any fruit.
14. What is the scientific name of humans?
16. Ancient priests from this country would pluck every hair from their bodies. Tut, tut! Now that's a painful job!
17. It is illegal for a plane to fly over this Indian marvel.
18. This vertebrae lives the longest.
20. This country is called the "Land of Lakes". It's name also suggests that there are many fish there, too!
21. This large country is the world's leading producer of bananas.
22. This city is the oldest capital in the Americas! The people living there were Mayans!

1. This is the only fruit that bears its seeds on the outside.
3. The first soup was made with this large mammal that likes to get wet. He is most closely related to the elephant and rhino.
5. This animal's noise is believed not to echo.
7. This is the only continent without deserts.
11. This animal lives in Northern parts of North America and is the largest member of the deer family.
14. This is the only U.S. state that grows coffee.
15. This human body part stays the same size from birth, however, our nose and ears never stop growing.
18. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of this number.
19. This color was named after the fruit, not the other way around!
23. Poinsettias are usually given around this winter holiday.