What is a "glitter" coat?
Many Bengals have a "glitter" coat, where the tips of the hairs reflect light and make the fur look like it's dusted with gold or pearl.
Where was a Magna Carta kept during World War II?
During WWII, the Lincoln Cathedral copy of the Magna Carta, which happened to be in the US for the 1939 World's Fair, was stored for safekeeping at Fort Knox alongside the US gold reserves.
Why are dumplings eaten at Lunar New Year?
Dumplings are eaten at Lunar New Year because their shape resembles ancient gold ingots, a symbol of wealth.
What is the James Webb Space Telescope's mirror made of?
The James Webb Space Telescope, launched on December 25, 2021, has a 6.5-meter mirror made of 18 gold-coated beryllium segments.
What was the Dream Team?
The 1992 US Olympic basketball "Dream Team," featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, was the first US Olympic team with NBA players and won gold in Barcelona.
What is a Golden Slam?
In 1988, Steffi Graf won all four Grand Slam tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in the same year, the only "Golden Slam" in singles history.
Who were the "Witches of the Orient"?
Japan's women's volleyball team, nicknamed the "Witches of the Orient," won Olympic gold in Tokyo in 1964.
Which country dominates Olympic table tennis?
China has won the large majority of Olympic table tennis gold medals.
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in field hockey?
India has won eight Olympic gold medals in men's field hockey, more than any other country.
Which country won Olympic rugby gold in 1920 and 1924?
The US won Olympic rugby gold in 1920 and 1924.
What started the California Gold Rush?
The California Gold Rush started in 1848 when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, bringing about 300,000 people to California.
How was the Golden Buddha discovered?
Bangkok's Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit, made of about 5.5 tons of solid gold, was discovered in 1955 when its plaster covering cracked.
Why is gold's symbol Au?
Gold's chemical symbol, Au, comes from the Latin word "aurum."
How much gold has ever been mined?
All the gold ever mined would fit into a cube roughly 22 meters on each side.
Where does gold come from in the universe?
Much of the universe's gold is thought to be created when neutron stars collide, which scientists observed for the first time in 2017.
How thin can gold be hammered?
Gold is so malleable that a single ounce can be hammered into a sheet covering about 300 square feet.
Can you eat gold?
Pure gold leaf is edible and is sometimes used to decorate fancy desserts.
Does gold rust?
Gold doesn't rust or tarnish.
How much gold is in Fort Knox?
Fort Knox holds about 147 million ounces of gold.
Are Olympic gold medals pure gold?
Olympic gold medals are mostly made of silver, with a gold plating.
Is there gold in smartphones?
Smartphones contain small amounts of gold in their electronics.
What is the largest gold nugget ever found?
The largest gold nugget ever found, the Welcome Stranger, was discovered in Australia in 1869.
Why do people hang Christmas stockings?
A legend says Saint Nicholas threw gold through a window to pay for three poor sisters' dowries, and the gold landed in stockings drying by the fire.
Why do pawnbrokers use three gold balls?
The three gold balls on pawnshop signs are linked to the bags of gold in the Saint Nicholas legend.
What was the first rap album certified gold?
Run-DMC's self-titled album was the first rap album certified gold, in 1984.
What expensive blue did Vermeer use?
Johannes Vermeer used ultramarine blue made from crushed lapis lazuli, which was more expensive than gold.
What does "chrysanthemum" mean?
"Chrysanthemum" comes from Greek words meaning "gold flower."
Where does the name Klondike come from?
The Klondike version of solitaire is named after the Klondike Gold Rush.
What is the Eureka story?
According to legend, Archimedes shouted "Eureka!" when he realized in the bathtub how to test whether a king's crown was pure gold.
What was the daric?
The daric was a standardized gold coin of the Persian Empire.