Science Quiz

Science Quiz

Question 1 of 10

What dog, called a schutzhund in Germany, was given the more politically correct name "Alsatian" during WWI?

Question 2 of 10

The mau, the only naturally spotted cat breed, is from what country, whose people once shaved their eyebrows when a cat died?

Question 3 of 10

In marine biology, what are polyps called collectively?

Question 4 of 10

What color is the "cursed" Hope Diamond, on account of trace amounts of boron in its crystal structure?

Question 5 of 10

What is the first full moon after the harvest moon called?

Question 6 of 10

Because of a sixth-century mistake made by a Ukrainian monk named Dionysius Exiguus, something we use everyday is really screwed up. What?

Question 7 of 10

What is the difference between ginkgo and gecko?

Question 8 of 10

In 1991, the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus decided to wear ribbons of what color, to mark solidarity with people who had AIDS?

Question 9 of 10

The Plymouth Barracuda, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird and Ford Mustang are all known by what equine name?

Question 10 of 10

Almost half of all species of vertebrates are what animal?