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- Q: What colour is naturally occurring rubber?
A: White. Unless contaminated. The natural colour of rubber straight from the tree is white. - Q: What is the nest of an eagle called?
A: Eyrie (also spelt eyry or aerie). Eagles typically build in high places, such as tall trees, cliffs, or man-made structures, to provide a vantage point and protection from predators. - Q: Gingivitis affects which part of the body?
A: The gums (gingiva). While it is a localised infection of the mouth, if left untreated, the inflammation can spread to the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone (leading to periodontitis). - Q: How many hearts does an octopus have?
A: Three. Two Branchial Hearts: These pump deoxygenated blood to the gills. One Systemic Heart: This circulates oxygenated blood to the rest of the body and organs. Because octopus blood uses a copper-rich protein called hemocyanin to transport oxygen (which makes their blood blue), it is less efficient than human haemoglobin at carrying oxygen. The three-heart system allows them to pump blood more efficiently throughout their bodies - Q: Do banana fruits grow pointing up or down?
A: Bananas grow upwards. The banana plant is the world’s largest herb, not a tree. - Q: What is the collective noun for a group of hedgehogs?
A: A prickle. Because of the numerous stiff, prickly spines that cover a hedgehog, they become very noticeable when they gather. - Q: What is the name of the badger’s den?
A: A sett. Badger setts are intricate, multi-chambered underground tunnel systems that can be centuries old and pass down through generations within the same family group. - Q: The lacrimal glands produce what fluid?
A: Tears. This watery, serous fluid contains water, electrolytes, and proteins (such as lipocalin, lactoferrin, and lysozyme) that nourish, lubricate, and protect the eye surface. - Q: What is Onanism?
A: Masturbation. Used in medical contexts historically to refer to masturbation (derived from the biblical story of Onan), though it technically refers to coitus interruptus. - Q: Which bird lays an egg that is roughly a quarter of its body weight?
A: Kiwi. While the bird itself is only about the size of a chicken, its egg can weigh up to 450-510 grams, which is approximately 20-25% of the female’s body mass. This is equivalent to a human giving birth to a 4-year-old child.