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Question 1: Which country sent the first human into space?
- Soviet Union
- United States
- China
Answer: Soviet Union
Fact: On April 12, 1961, the former Soviet Union made history by sending Yuri Gagarin into space aboard Vostok 1, marking the first time a human traveled into space. The spacecraft orbited the Earth once, completing the journey in approximately 108 minutes before returning to the atmosphere. As a result, April 12 is now celebrated as the International Day of Human Space Flight.
Question 2: What was the first living creature sent into space?
- Dog
- Human
- Cat
Answer: Dog
Fact: On November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched a dog named Laika aboard Sputnik 2. Laika, a stray from the streets of Moscow, was selected for the mission because stray dogs were thought to be more resilient to harsh conditions. Sadly, due to the limitations of technology at the time, a safe return was not possible, and Laika did not survive the mission.
Question 3: Which planet has the tallest mountain in the solar system?
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
Answer: Mars
Fact: Olympus Mons is a massive shield volcano rising approximately 72,000 feet—around 2.5 times taller than Mount Everest. Spanning 373 miles in diameter, it’s so vast that an observer on its surface wouldn’t be able to see the summit because of Mars’ curvature. Scientists think the volcano may still be dormant, with its most recent eruption possibly occurring as recently as 25 million years ago.
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