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Trivia Question 1: What is mosquitoes main food?

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Answer: Nectar from flowers

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Mosquitoes are small insects that feed on the blood of animals, including humans. Their main source of food is blood, which they need in order to survive and reproduce. Female mosquitoes, in particular, require blood for the development of their eggs.

When a mosquito bites its host, it inserts its proboscis into the skin to extract blood. The saliva of the mosquito contains anticoagulants, which prevent the blood from clotting and allow the mosquito to feed more easily. This is what causes the itchy red bump that is left behind after a mosquito bite.

Although blood is the main food source for mosquitoes, they also feed on nectar and other plant juices. Male mosquitoes primarily feed on plant juices, while female mosquitoes supplement their diet with blood when they are ready to lay eggs.

Some species of mosquitoes are more aggressive blood feeders than others. For example, the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is known to transmit diseases such as Zika virus, dengue fever, and chikungunya, is a particularly aggressive biter. This species of mosquito feeds primarily on humans and is most active during the daytime.

In order to prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, it is important to take precautions such as using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Additionally, installing screens on windows and doors can help keep mosquitoes out of your home.

Overall, blood is the main food source for mosquitoes, particularly female mosquitoes who need it to reproduce. By taking steps to protect yourself from mosquito bites, you can reduce your risk of contracting diseases transmitted by these pesky insects.

Trivia Question 2: From the 1980's which artists and song “So strike a pose on a Cadillac, If you want to find all the cops, They're hanging out in the donut shop, They sing and dance”?

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The Bangles / Walk Like An Egyptian

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Trivia Question 3:Gregory Pincus, John Rock, Gerhart Domangk developed what?

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Oral Contraceptive

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Trivia Question 4:The King Cobra is the only snake that does what?

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Builds a Nest

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Trivia Question 5:What is the capital of the state of West Virginia?

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Charleston

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Which character was born in Riverside Iowa?

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James Tiberius Kirk

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Trivia Question 6:In What Year Did Elvis Presley Die And For A Bonus Point How Old Was He?

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1977 (Aged 42)

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