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What is the Largest Known Asteroid

An asteroid is defined as being a small planetary object that orbits around the Sun. Many of the asteroids in the solar system have their own orbit and spin on their own axis. Asteroids are sometimes...

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What is Advent

During the lead up to Christmas day many western Christian churches celebrate the season of advent. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and it is most commonly celebrated on the first four...

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What is the Best Selling Christmas Song of All time

Christmas songs are songs written about and/or sung during Christmas. Many thousands of Christmas songs have been written over the years and there are literally hundreds of popular songs dedicated to...

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What is the Largest Living Bird in the World

There are approximately 10,000 living species of birds on the planet. Most birds are relatively small and lightweight and most species weigh less than 1 kg (2.2 lbs). This is partly due to the fact...

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What is the Largest Known Star

In the universe there are literally billions of stars. These stars range in size, shape and color, but they are all composed of the same materials. Stars are made of 73% hydrogen, 25% helium, 2% of...

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What is the Largest Lake in South America

South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere and, as the name suggests, is found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere (below the equator). It is the fourth largest continent in terms of...

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What is the Largest Lake in Africa

Africa is the second largest continent in terms of both area and population. It is located to the south of Europe and the southwest of Asia. Africa is home to the Nile River, which is the longest on...

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What is the Largest Living Bacteria

Bacteria are single celled organisms that have a cell wall, but lack many of the organelles found in more complex cells. They are found virtually everywhere on Earth and it is estimated that could be...

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What is the Largest Living Virus

Viruses are tiny infectious agents that live inside living cells, which is the only place they can replicate. Viruses can infect any organism, from humans through to single cell bacteria. They are best...

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What is the Highest Possible SAT Score

The SAT, once called the Scholastic Aptitude/Assessment Test, is a standardized test for college admissions used in the United States. The test is owned and developed by the College Board and is...

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What is the Smallest Snake in the World

Snakes are long, thin, carnivorous reptiles that are best known for being legless animals. They are often considered to be dangerous to humans as some species are capable of injecting venom that can...

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What is the Treatment for Scabies

Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by the mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei. This mite is very small and is usually only visible with a microscope. It is a human parasite (and also infects some...

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What is the Largest Frog in the World

Frogs are amphibians that are found throughout most of the world. They begin life as an egg, which hatch into larvae (tadpoles) with tails and gills. They turn into adults at a later stage when they...

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What is the Largest Species of Lizard

Lizards are a large group of reptiles with more than 5,600 species that can be found throughout most of the world (apart from the oceans, some small islands, the Arctic and Antarctic). The typical...

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What is the Treatment for Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever, usually simply known as typhoid, is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. It is passed between people by food or water contaminated by feces...

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What is the Function of the Spleen

The spleen is an internal organ that is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen just below the left lung. It lies between the 9th and the 11th rib. In humans it appears brownish in color and...

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What is the Largest Species of Cockroach in the World

Cockroaches are insects that are best known as a major household pest, capable of carrying disease. However, there are about 4,500 species of cockroaches and only 30 are known as human pests!...

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What is the Smallest Fish in the World

There are more than 32,000 species of fish on the planet, which makes them the most diverse group of vertebrates. Depending on the species, fish live in freshwater or saltwater environments and breathe...

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What is the Function of the Testicles

The testicles are an important part of male physiology that function as part of the reproductive system and the endocrine system. They are located in the groin region of the male body and each male has...

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What is the Largest Species of Crab in the World

Crabs are crustaceans most commonly associated with the oceans of the world. However, there are many species that can be found in fresh water and even on the land! Most crabs have a hard shell...

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