December 31, 2010!
What corporation, famous in recent lore, was formed on this day?
The answer= The East India (Trading) Company was chartered today in 1600 by Queen Elizabeth I!
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December 30, 2010!
What famous military vessel sank off the coast of the Outer Banks on this day?
The answer= The U.S.S. Monitor sank on this day in 1862!
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December 29, 2010!
Our ‘famous births’ person has been a big supporter of animal welfare and for research into Diabetes. What famous actor/actress was born on this day?
The answer= Mary Tyler Moore
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December 28, 2010!
This piece of legislation was passed today to protect animals who’s existence was threatened. What was it?
The answer= The Endangered Species Act of 1973 was administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to protect species that were threatened by extinction.
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December 27, 2010!
This famous vessel set sail today on a journey that would change common thought on how living things change over time. What was it called?
p.s. For bonus points, name the person who sailed on her!
The answer= HMS Beagle and Charles Darwin!
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Trivia Question – 12/20/10!
Approximately 130 people per year are reported to be infected by this bacteria. Infections, although commonly lethal without treatment, are usually easily resolved with antibiotics. The main host for this bacteria is….again, rodents. What is it?
The answer= Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)
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Trivia Question – 12/17/10!
This bacterial microbe caused one of the largest pandemics to affect humans and is still found in the U.S. today? Approximately 15 people are infected every year in the United States. If left untreated, this disease carries a 50 – 70% mortality rate. What is this bacteria called? (common or scientific name)
The answer= Yersinia pestis…a.k.a. The Plague
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Trivia Question – 12/13/10!
What procedure was performed for the first time on this date? (think surgery)
The answer= later today
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Trivia Question – 12/10/10!
Influenza viruses have two main surface proteins that carry significance in the viruses name. What are they?
The answer= hemagglutinin and neuraminidase (a.k.a. H1N1)
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h2 align=”center” title = “Thanks for Visiting Our Website!”> Trivia Question – 12/8/10!
The following lyrics to this song about a bulldog is from a band that had some historical significance to this date!
Hey, Bulldog
Hey man
Whats that boy?
Woof
Whaddaya say?
I say, “Rroof”
You got any more?
Rrrrrowerra! Aaaaaaaaaa hah hah!
Who was their lead singer?
Hey man
Whats that boy?
Woof
Whaddaya say?
I say, “Rroof”
You got any more?
Rrrrrowerra! Aaaaaaaaaa hah hah!
The answer= John Lennon
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Trivia Question – 12/6/10!
This microbe, found in multiple species from man, feline, and even marine mammals such as dolphins, is responsible for being the third most common cause of food-borne related deaths in the United States. What is it’s name?
The answer= Toxoplasmosis
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Trivia Question – 12/4/10!
Approximately 40 to 50% of dogs in the United States suffer from this health problem?
The answer= Obesity. It affects roughly half of our pet population and is a risk factor for diabetes and hypertension.
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Trivia Question – 12/1/10!
What virus was officially recognized on this date almost 30 years ago?
The answer= Human Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS virus)
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Trivia Question – 11/30/10!
What is 200,000?
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Answer = A single adult roundworm can lay up to how many eggs per day? Please check in on our roundworm section in the library in a few weeks to update yourself on this parasite!
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Trivia Question – 11/30/10!
What is 200,000?
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Answer = A single adult roundworm can lay up to how many eggs per day? Please check in on our roundworm section in the library in a few weeks to update yourself on this parasite!
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Trivia Question – 11/29/10!
Which famous sports rivalry had its roots on this date?
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