Which dog breed is among the most common guide dogs?
AnswerLabrador Retriever
Labradors are calm, smart and eager to work, ideal for guide work.
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Guide facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about guides, guidebooks and finding your way, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which tool uses a magnetized needle to help guide travelers?
AnswerCompass
A compass needle aligns with Earth's magnetic field.
Going deeper
The Michelin Guide, famous for restaurant stars, was first published by what kind of company?
AnswerA tire company
Michelin launched the guide in 1900 to encourage motoring.
In which country did the Girl Guides movement begin in 1910?
AnswerUnited Kingdom
Girl Guides was founded in Britain, with Agnes Baden-Powell leading it early on.
On a topographic map, what are the lines that connect points of equal elevation called?
AnswerContour lines
Closely spaced contour lines mean steep ground.
Expert level
In which country did the first guide dog training school open, in 1916?
AnswerGermany
The school opened in Oldenburg, Germany, to help soldiers blinded in World War I.
What is the name of the Michelin tire company's mascot made of tires?
AnswerBibendum
Bibendum, often called the Michelin Man, dates to 1898.
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