The wind that blows through the subterranean caves at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota changes direction depending on the atmospheric pressure in the area. A high-pressure system forces air into the cave. A low-pressure system forces it out, “force” being the operative word: Gusts have been known to reach 70 miles per hour.
Kenneth Grahame’s children’s book “The Wind in the Willows” inspired which Disney theme park ride?
A) It’s a Small World
B) Mad Tea Party
C) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
D) Space Mountain
Previous answer: “Sauna” is a Finnish word.
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