Strange Laws
Splattering a pedestrian with water is not just frowned upon in......
Korea Japan China Guam
Japan it is a punishable offense, outlined in Article 71 of the National Traffic Law since 1960. Offenders can expect a fine of about 7,000 yen (44 USD), which may be increased to cover compensation for damages, such as cleaning soiled clothing.
Which medicine branch studies the kidneys?
Urology Nephrology Endocrinology Rheumatology
Nephrology Nephrology (from Ancient Greek nephros 'kidney' and -logy 'the study of')
Which number is considered unlucky in China?
20 7 11 4
4 four is considered unlucky because it sounds a lot like the word for “death,” and as a result, Chinese buildings often lack a fourth floor (just as American buildings sometimes skip the 13th).
What name was given to the Normandy landings during World War II?
N-Day W-Day A-Day D-Day
D-Day
Before operating a vehicle, xxxxxx drivers are expected to ensure that no children or animals are hiding or resting beneath it.
Spain Denmark Italy Germany
Denmark While not strictly codified by law, this practice is widely observed, especially in urban environments.
What type of joint is found in the shoulder?
Hinge Ball-&-socket Gliding Pivot
Ball-&-socket
Who has to wear "something blue" to get good luck?
A new employee A Bride
A retired woman A newborn
A Bride
Where did JFK say men would land before the end of the 60s?
Normandy The Moon USSR Mars
The Moon
No parking outside this states Dunkin Donuts.
Wisconsin Virginia Maine Ohio
Maine In South Berwick, Maine, a local ordinance forbids parking in front of this coffee shop. The rule aims to reduce congestion in a busy area. According to local lore, the space is humorously said to be reserved for the town's police officers at any time.
In the human body, what is the heart?
Bone Gland Nerve Muscle
Muscle The heart is about the size of a clenched fist and weighs between 300 and 450 g.
Breaking which object is said to bring 7 years of bad luck? Book Mug Mirror Leg
Mirror
Which document begins with "When in the course of human events..."?
Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
No car sales on Sundays in xxxxxxxx.
North Dakota Colorado Wyoming Utah
Colorado The so-called 'Blue Laws' restrict business activities on this day, and selling vehicles is included among the limitations.
Which is the largest organ of the human body?
Lungs Stomach The skin Liver
The skin The skin makes up 16% of the body mass and is considered the largest organ.
On which of these occasions may you make a silent wish? Graduation Thanksgiving dinner
Fourth of July Birthday
Birthday
What nickname was given to the gold miners on the California Gold Rush?
Forty-niners Rushers The Golden Crew Boomtowners
Forty-niners The largest wave of migrants—about 90,000 people—arrived in 1849, earning them the nickname “forty-niners.
No driving on Mondays in xxxxxx (if your plate ends in 1 or 2).
Philippines Japan Thailand Guam
Philippines The sheer number of cars in Manila has led to a rule that restricts vehicles from using main roads during rush hour based on the last digit of their license plate. Those ending in 1 or 2 are barred from driving on Mondays, 3 or 4 on Tuesdays, and so forth.
Which muscle group is commonly referred to as the "six-pack"? Hamstrings Quadriceps Abdominals Pectorals
Abdominals
"Karma" is an ancient concept derived from which culture? Greek Chinese Indian Mexican
Indian
Which ocean did Explorers Lewis and Clark reach after their journey?
Atlantic Indian Pacific Arctic
Pacific
No honking at sandwich shops
Illinois Idaho Arkansas Florida
Arkansas In Little Rock, Arkansas, a city ordinance prohibits the use of a car horn at any establishment serving cold drinks or sandwiches. This 1961 rule was intended to curb excessive noise and remains in effect today.
What organ was the first to be successfully transplanted in 1954?
Liver Kidney Stomach Heart
Kidney Liver, heart, and pancreas transplants were successfully performed by the late 1960s, while lung and intestinal organ transplant procedures were begun in the 1980s.
When do you have to say "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit" to get good luck?
First day of the month On October 31st
On Friday 13th Last day of the month
First day of the month in some English-speaking countries where a person says "rabbit", "rabbits", or "white rabbits" upon waking on the first day of a month to ensure good luck for the rest of it. The origin of the superstition is unknown, though it was recorded in Notes and Queries as being said by children in 1909:
What was the name for the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?
Statement of Facts Bill of Rights
Magna Carta Rights and Obligation
Bill of Rights It spells out Americans' rights in relation to their government. reserves all powers not delegated to the Federal Government to the people or the States
You cannot claim roadkill unless your child support is paid.
Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Michigan
Illinois Yes, it's true. If you are behind on child support payments, you are not permitted to take possession of a deer you have accidentally killed with your vehicle. This is stipulated by the Illinois Wildlife Possession and Transportation Act. Nevertheless, this law is notoriously difficult to enforce.
Which organ of the body stores bile?
Liver Gallbladder Pancreas Kidney
Gallbladder
Which of these condiments thrown over your shoulder avoids bad luck?
Paprika Oregano Black pepper Salt
Salt The tradition of throwing salt over your shoulder comes from a common superstition suggesting that spilling salt is bad luck. So to reverse this bad luck, people began throwing a pinch of salt over their shoulders to ward off the misfortune.
The film "Apocalypse Now" is set during which war?
Vietnam War Revolutionary War
Gulf War Civil War
Vietnam War