This general knowledge quiz might seem easy at first, but if you're not paying close attention, some of these questions might catch you off your game. Let's see how you rank!
How many legs do spiders have?
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Spiders are members of the arachnid family. This means that they typically have some sort of venom, an exoskeleton, and eight legs.
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Spiders are members of the arachnid family. This means that they typically have some sort of venom, an exoskeleton, and eight legs.
What do you call someone who doesn't eat meat or any animal product whatsoever?
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If the person you're speaking about doesn't use any animal products whatsoever, they're definitely vegan.
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If the person you're speaking about doesn't use any animal products whatsoever, they're definitely vegan.
What makes balloons rise?
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It's not just regular air that makes balloons float—it's helium!
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It's not just regular air that makes balloons float—it's helium!
What kind of bug makes honey?
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Not to be confused with any other buzzing flying insect, honey bees are the ones that make honey!
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Not to be confused with any other buzzing flying insect, honey bees are the ones that make honey!
What animal did ancient Egyptians worship?
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Cats were considered godly in ancient Egyptian times. Pharaohs, royalty, and scientists were the only ones that were allowed to "own" cats as pets. Cats were given free rein over the spaces in which they resided, and a lot of the time they were treated better than common folk.
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Cats were considered godly in ancient Egyptian times. Pharaohs, royalty, and scientists were the only ones that were allowed to "own" cats as pets. Cats were given free rein over the spaces in which they resided, and a lot of the time they were treated better than common folk.
What principle of physics did Issac Newton "discover" when he was hit on the head by an apple?
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Newton "discovered" gravity when he happened to be sitting beneath an apple tree as an apple fell onto his head. That impact made him question why things fall, thus creating the theory of gravity.
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Newton "discovered" gravity when he happened to be sitting beneath an apple tree as an apple fell onto his head. That impact made him question why things fall, thus creating the theory of gravity.
Are oceans made of salt or fresh water?
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Although some freshwater sources let out into the ocean, every ocean on Earth is made completely of salt water.
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Although some freshwater sources let out into the ocean, every ocean on Earth is made completely of salt water.
What two colors make green when mixed together?
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Green happens when you mix together blue and yellow. All of these other combinations will make colors, but they won't make green.
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Green happens when you mix together blue and yellow. All of these other combinations will make colors, but they won't make green.
Which of these ingredients is NOT used in traditional Japanese sushi making?
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Cream cheese is an American adaptation that's really only used in sushi popularly in the states. Surprisingly, there are chicken suppliers in Japan that breed chickens that are so healthy and clean, you can eat them raw.
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Cream cheese is an American adaptation that's really only used in sushi popularly in the states. Surprisingly, there are chicken suppliers in Japan that breed chickens that are so healthy and clean, you can eat them raw.
How many months in a year have 28 days?
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There is only one month in the western calendar that has fewer than 30 days. That month is February, with 28 days, sometimes 29 if it's a leap year.
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There is only one month in the western calendar that has fewer than 30 days. That month is February, with 28 days, sometimes 29 if it's a leap year.
What are the three flavors in Neapolitan ice cream?
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Did you know that Neapolitan ice cream wasn't invented by the French or the Italian people? It was invented right here in the United States... in California to be exact.
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Did you know that Neapolitan ice cream wasn't invented by the French or the Italian people? It was invented right here in the United States... in California to be exact.
What is the closest planet to Earth?
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Venus is the closest planet to the Earth, but Mars is the only one that's potentially habitable.
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Venus is the closest planet to the Earth, but Mars is the only one that's potentially habitable.
How many continents are there on Earth?
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There are seven continents on Earth! South America, North America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica!
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There are seven continents on Earth! South America, North America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica!
What nutrient is spinach high in?
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Spinach is high in iron, which is found in dark leafy green veggies frequently. Although spinach has an abnormally high concentration of iron, you can get smaller amounts from kale, broccoli, and other leafy greens.
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Spinach is high in iron, which is found in dark leafy green veggies frequently. Although spinach has an abnormally high concentration of iron, you can get smaller amounts from kale, broccoli, and other leafy greens.
What is the active chemical in coffee?
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Caffeine is the magical stuff that wakes everyone up in the morning. Drink more coffee!
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Caffeine is the magical stuff that wakes everyone up in the morning. Drink more coffee!
Where can you find pearls?
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Oysters make pearls! They grow as sand irritates their insides. How cool is that?
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Oysters make pearls! They grow as sand irritates their insides. How cool is that?
What was the name of the wizard school that Harry Potter attended?
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The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was attended by Harry, Ron, and Hermoine to enhance their magic abilities.
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The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was attended by Harry, Ron, and Hermoine to enhance their magic abilities.
What flows out of volcanoes when they rupture?
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Lava is what flows out of volcanoes when they rupture. Lava is the active form of magma. Since magma is the cauldron of bubbling rock liquid, when it spills, it becomes lava as it spreads and cools.
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Lava is what flows out of volcanoes when they rupture. Lava is the active form of magma. Since magma is the cauldron of bubbling rock liquid, when it spills, it becomes lava as it spreads and cools.
What was the first movie Disney ever made?
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Although all these movies came out in rapid succession (minus Steamboat Willie), Snow White was the first feature film that Disney released.
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Although all these movies came out in rapid succession (minus Steamboat Willie), Snow White was the first feature film that Disney released.
Who was the person that painted The Starry Night?
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Vincent van Gogh is the man behind one of the paintings that shaped modernist oil works. His use of lighting and depth in this simple yet technical work is borderline unparalleled.
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Vincent van Gogh is the man behind one of the paintings that shaped modernist oil works. His use of lighting and depth in this simple yet technical work is borderline unparalleled.
What comic book hero resides in Gotham?
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The masked vigilante of dark justice resides in the city of Gotham, according to DC lore.
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The masked vigilante of dark justice resides in the city of Gotham, according to DC lore.
What fruit is this?
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This is a raspberry. Did we seriously have to ask that? This is a baseline question. If you don't get this one, you might not get the others...
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This is a raspberry. Did we seriously have to ask that? This is a baseline question. If you don't get this one, you might not get the others...
What specialty plant can soothe burns?
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Aloe is the gooey substance that comes from the weird spiny plants that you can find at any hardware store. They're great for soothing sunburn, but they can help soothe all other kinds of burns as well.
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Aloe is the gooey substance that comes from the weird spiny plants that you can find at any hardware store. They're great for soothing sunburn, but they can help soothe all other kinds of burns as well.
Where are these ancient pyramids located?
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These are the great pyramids of Giza, located in Giza, Egypt.
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These are the great pyramids of Giza, located in Giza, Egypt.
What is the largest state in America?
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Trick Question! We didn't say "what's the largest state in the continental US!" Alaska is technically the largest state in America.
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Trick Question! We didn't say "what's the largest state in the continental US!" Alaska is technically the largest state in America.
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
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Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world! But there are plenty of other equally impressive ones to check out.
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Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world! But there are plenty of other equally impressive ones to check out.
At what temperature does water freeze?
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In Celcius, water freezes at 0° and it boils at 100°. The Fahrenheit scale, while it is more detailed, is ultimately less accurate because it's number structure is difficult and inaccessible to non germanic-latin language speakers.
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In Celcius, water freezes at 0° and it boils at 100°. The Fahrenheit scale, while it is more detailed, is ultimately less accurate because it's number structure is difficult and inaccessible to non germanic-latin language speakers.
What do you call someone who studies rocks?
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The study of rocks and geodes is called geology, so someone who participates in the study of geology is considered a geologist.
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The study of rocks and geodes is called geology, so someone who participates in the study of geology is considered a geologist.
What is the primary ingredient in guacamole?
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The primary ingredient in guacamole is avocado. That's why all guacamole is green.
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The primary ingredient in guacamole is avocado. That's why all guacamole is green.
Which of these numbers is the "odd one out"?
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The number five is the only one of the bunch that is an odd number. See how we did that? A little play on words never hurt anybody.
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The number five is the only one of the bunch that is an odd number. See how we did that? A little play on words never hurt anybody.
Is the unicorn Scotland's national animal?
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Back in the day, Scottish folklore alluded to the existence of a unicorn. Nowadays, we know that there probably isn't such an animal that exists, but it's still fun to speculate.
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Back in the day, Scottish folklore alluded to the existence of a unicorn. Nowadays, we know that there probably isn't such an animal that exists, but it's still fun to speculate.
Which animal doesn't belong in this list?
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Turtles are reptiles, while everything else on this list is a mammal. Yes, dolphins are mammals, you should read up on that.
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Turtles are reptiles, while everything else on this list is a mammal. Yes, dolphins are mammals, you should read up on that.
What country does this flag belong to?
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This has been the official flag of Russia since December 11th, 1993. Old Russian merchant ships used to fly this flag to show their allegiance to the Tsardom of Russa in 1696.
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This has been the official flag of Russia since December 11th, 1993. Old Russian merchant ships used to fly this flag to show their allegiance to the Tsardom of Russa in 1696.
What is the highest number of digits someone has memorized from pi?
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In 2005, Lu Chao of China recited 67,890 digits of pi on camera and he currently holds the world record for most digits of pi memorized and recited ever.
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In 2005, Lu Chao of China recited 67,890 digits of pi on camera and he currently holds the world record for most digits of pi memorized and recited ever.
Did dinosaurs and people ever exist at the same time?
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No, humans and dinosaurs did not exist at the same time. The dinosaurs were wiped out by a great tragedy, of which we are not sure. Humans came after the dinosaurs were extinct. They evolved from primates that would not have existed if the dinosaurs were still alive.
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No, humans and dinosaurs did not exist at the same time. The dinosaurs were wiped out by a great tragedy, of which we are not sure. Humans came after the dinosaurs were extinct. They evolved from primates that would not have existed if the dinosaurs were still alive.
What company owns this fast food logo?
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McDonald's is the most successful fast-food enterprise in the world. In a 2007 study, 100% of American children recognized this logo, while only 30% recognized president George W. Bush Jr.
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McDonald's is the most successful fast-food enterprise in the world. In a 2007 study, 100% of American children recognized this logo, while only 30% recognized president George W. Bush Jr.
Name the longest river in the world.
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The Nile river is by far the longest river in the world, capping out at 4,132 miles.
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The Nile river is by far the longest river in the world, capping out at 4,132 miles.
What year did the Titanic sink?
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The Titanic tragically sank in April of 1912. Roughly 1,500 individuals died, the rest braved the freezing waters and clung to dear life for just long enough.
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The Titanic tragically sank in April of 1912. Roughly 1,500 individuals died, the rest braved the freezing waters and clung to dear life for just long enough.
Who is this famous pop star?
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Oops, I did it again! The answer is Britney Spears! I played with your heart! Got lost in the game! Oh baby, baby!!!
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Oops, I did it again! The answer is Britney Spears! I played with your heart! Got lost in the game! Oh baby, baby!!!
What country is Mulan based in?
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Mulan is one of the most important, empowering movies of the modern era. This film is based in China, and it centers around a great female warrior that has to hide her identity to join the army.
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Mulan is one of the most important, empowering movies of the modern era. This film is based in China, and it centers around a great female warrior that has to hide her identity to join the army.
What is the capital of Texas?
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Austin is the capital of Texas, but Dallas brings in the most revenue.
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Austin is the capital of Texas, but Dallas brings in the most revenue.
What color is human blood when it's inside of you?
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Blood is always red, despite appearing to be blue or green, sometimes even purple under the skin. This effect is the color of your veins clashing with the melatonin in your skin. Red blood cells are always red, all the time.
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Blood is always red, despite appearing to be blue or green, sometimes even purple under the skin. This effect is the color of your veins clashing with the melatonin in your skin. Red blood cells are always red, all the time.
What is the main ingredient in Pesto?
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Of all the Italian herbs to use, the people who invented pesto decided to use basil. We're not hating on them, but everything else that involves herbs, olive oil, cheese, nuts, and vinegar is called "salsa verde" or "chimichurri" and we think that can all be under the umbrella of pesto.
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Of all the Italian herbs to use, the people who invented pesto decided to use basil. We're not hating on them, but everything else that involves herbs, olive oil, cheese, nuts, and vinegar is called "salsa verde" or "chimichurri" and we think that can all be under the umbrella of pesto.
How often is a broken clock correct?
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Twice a day, a broken clock will show the correct time. That's because civilian clocks don't operate on a 24-hour schedule as military clocks do. This clock design was made to save money and make time feel more tangible.
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Twice a day, a broken clock will show the correct time. That's because civilian clocks don't operate on a 24-hour schedule as military clocks do. This clock design was made to save money and make time feel more tangible.
What is the SECOND longest river in the world?
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The Amazon River is the second-longest river in the world. It's followed by the Yangtze, the Yellow River, and the Parana River, respectively.
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The Amazon River is the second-longest river in the world. It's followed by the Yangtze, the Yellow River, and the Parana River, respectively.
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