Who was the first African-American woman to fly on the space shuttle?

Science Trivia / November 25, 2024

Mae Jemison. Jemison served as a Peace Corps Medical Officer from 1983 to 1985 in Libera and Sierra Leone.

What was originally defined as one 10-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole?

Science Trivia / November 24, 2024

Meter. During the French Revolution, French scientists were told by Napoleon to devise their own system, now known as the metric system.

What do you call a tank used to detain domestic wastes?

Science Trivia / November 24, 2024

Septic Tank. A septic tank is a small-scale sewage treatment plant.

What instrument is used to look far-away objects?

Science Trivia / November 23, 2024

Telescope. Griffith Observatory in California opened in 1935.

Who was the space walking astronaut on Gemini 10?

Science Trivia / November 23, 2024

Mike Collins. Astronaut Michael Collins flew into space on Gemini 10 and again on Apollo 11.

What is the best way to get germs off your skin?

Science Trivia / November 22, 2024

Washing Yourself. Hand washing is one of the best defenses against the common cold.