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Question 1: Which language has the most native speakers in the world?
Question 2: What is the largest species of shark?
The Whale Shark is the largest species of shark and can grow up to 18 meters (60 feet) in length. Despite their size, these gentle giants are filter feeders, feeding mostly on plankton and small fish.
Question 3: Where does the musical "Mamma Mia!" take place?
The musical "Mamma Mia!" is set on a Greek island, where a young woman named Sophie is preparing for her wedding. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the beautiful Greek coastline and incorporates many famous ABBA songs.
Question 4: Who is considered the "father of the national parks" in the United States?
John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. He is often referred to as the "father of the national parks" due to his work in helping to establish several national parks, including Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, and Grand Canyon national parks.
Question 5: When light passes from one substance into another, what phenomenon occurs?
Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one substance into another – like from glass into air – due to a change in the light's speed. This phenomenon is most commonly seen when objects partially submerged in water appear distorted or moved out of place.
Question 6: What is the rarest blood type in humans?
AB negative is the rarest blood type found in humans, occurring in only about 1% of the global population. This makes it a highly sought-after blood type for donations, as it can be given to individuals with AB positive or AB negative blood types.
Question 7: Why does a flamingo stand on one leg?
Flamingos often stand on one leg to help regulate their body temperature. By tucking one leg into their plumage, they reduce the amount of body surface area exposed to the cold, thereby conserving heat.
Question 8: When baking soda is combined with vinegar, what gas is released?
When baking soda and vinegar combine, they react to form carbon dioxide, water, and a salt. The release of carbon dioxide gas forms the bubbles and foam you see when the two ingredients are mixed.
Question 9: What is the term for a country that is ruled by a single political party?
A one-party state, also known as a single-party state, monolithic or mono-party system, is a type of state in which one political party has the right to form the government, usually based on the existing constitution. Notable examples include China and North Korea.
Question 10: Where did the English term "posh" originate from?
"Posh" is thought to have originated from the phrase "Port Out, Starboard Home," which refers to the preferable cabin locations for wealthy passengers on the ships traveling between England and India during the British Raj.
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Mandarin Chinese has over a billion native speakers due to the large population of China. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations.