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#1. How many lightning strikes happen every second on Earth?
NASA estimates there are around 100 flashes of lightning every second!
#2. When iron rusts, what chemical does it become?
Iron reacts with oxygen to become iron oxide, more commonly known as rust.
#3. Some physicists study string theory, but what are the strings?
String theory replaces point-like particles with vibrating strings. It’s a theory that ties together all forces and matter.
#4. In which direction do racing sailboats go fastest?
When boats go straight downwind, their wind disappears as they go faster – but a side-on wind stays constant no matter the boat speed!
#5. The explosive chemical nitroglycerin is also used to treat heart problems.
Nitroglycerin is used to treat angina, a painful condition that happens when the heart doesn’t get enough blood flow.
#6. PSO J318.5−22 is a rogue planet, but what does that mean?
Rogue planets such as PSO J318.5−22 don’t orbit stars.
#7. Which of the following plastics is the best at breaking down?
Compostable plastics are the only plastics that will break down properly in a home compost heap.
#8. Which of the following birds is native to Australia, not introduced?
Commonly called seagulls, silver gulls are native to Australia.
#9. If you’re on the west coast of Tasmania, you might get hit by the ‘Roaring Forties’, but what are they?
The Roaring Forties are fast winds that circle the globe, around 40 degrees south of the equator.
#10. Where would you find your orbital bones?
Your orbital bones are the parts of your skull that surround the eye.
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