Which dog breed is among the most common guide dogs?
AnswerLabrador Retriever
Labradors are calm, smart and eager to work, ideal for guide work.
Challenge · Facts & stats
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
Which star has guided travelers for centuries because it stays nearly fixed above the North Pole?
AnswerPolaris
Polaris, the North Star, sits almost directly above Earth's northern axis.
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.
What is the highest rating a restaurant can earn in the Michelin Guide?
AnswerThree stars
Three stars is the top Michelin rating.
Expert level
Which German publisher's name became a byword for travel guidebooks in the 1800s?
AnswerBaedeker
Karl Baedeker's guidebooks were so popular that 'a Baedeker' meant any guidebook.
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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