What takes only about eight minutes to accelerate to a speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour?

Science Trivia / October 06, 2026

A Space Shuttle. The Space Shuttle is part of NASA's Space Transportation System.

What is the world's largest land animal?

Science Trivia / October 06, 2026

African Elephant. The African Elephant can weigh up to 200 pounds at birth and more than six tons when grown.

What type of glaciers fill up the gaps between mountains?

Science Trivia / October 05, 2026

Valley Glaciers. Valley glaciers form at the top of the mountain and then slowly move down.

Which type of milk has the least amount of fat?

Science Trivia / October 05, 2026

Skim. For the most part, milk that is labeled "skim" has less than 0.5% fat.

Coral reefs are largely in what ocean zone?

Science Trivia / October 04, 2026

Neritic Zone. The neritic zone is also called the "coastal waters".

In which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle?

Science Trivia / October 04, 2026

Metaphase. During metaphase, chromosomes move about randomly, then align at right angles to the spindle poles.