Question 1: Which woodswallow species is featured in today’s image celebrating Cousins Day?
- Ashy
- Fiji
- Masked
Answer: Ashy
Fact: The ashy woodswallow is native to South Asia, with its range covering India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Known for their social behavior, these birds often perch in tight groups on branches and powerlines. While mainly insectivorous, they also consume nectar and occasionally feed on toxic butterflies.
Question 2: Which of these actor–politician pairs are actually distant cousins?
- Leonardo DiCaprio and Barack Obama
- Brad Pitt and Joe Biden
- Tom Hanks and Abraham Lincoln
Answer: Tom Hanks and Abraham Lincoln
Fact: Actor Tom Hanks is a third cousin, four times removed, of President Abraham Lincoln, with the family connection tracing back through Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks.
Question 3: In the TV show ‘Friends,’ who played Ross and Monica’s cousin Cassie?
- Denise Richards
- Jill Goodacre
- Elle Macpherson
Answer: Denise Richards
Fact: Cassie appears in the Season 7 episode titled “The One with Ross and Monica’s Cousin.” In the episode, both Chandler and Ross are unexpectedly attracted to her, leading to a series of funny yet awkward situations.