General
The human skeleton is made up of less than 100 bones
False – the adult human skeleton actually has about 206 bones.
A group of lions is known as a ‘pride’.
True – lions live in groups called prides.
A kilogram of lead is heavier than a kilogram of feathers
False – they both weigh the same: one kilogram.
“Knives Out” (2019) is a romantic comedy.
False – “Knives Out” is a mystery film
A baseball team consists of 9 players
True; baseball has 9 players
The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.
False – this is a common myth; the Great Wall is not visible from space with the naked eye.
The horn of a rhinoceros is made from bone.
False – it’s made of keratin, the same material as human hair and nails.
The Milky Way is a type of galaxy.
True – the Milky Way is a spiral galaxy.
“Dune” (2021) is a standalone film with no planned sequels.
False – “Dune: Part Two” was released in March 2024.
A dartboard is divided into 20 numbered sections.
True: A standard dartboard contains 20 numbered sections, as well as two rings for double and triple points and a bullseye, or red-colored center.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
True – Mount Everest stands at approximately 8,848 meters above sea level.
Camels store water in their humps.
False – camel humps store fat, not water.
DNA is the primary genetic material in humans and most other organisms.
True – DNA carries genetic information in most living organisms.
“Oppenheimer” (2023) won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture, in the 96th Academy Awards.
True – “Oppenheimer” was nominated for 13 awards and won 7.
A marathon is 47.195 kilometers (30 miles) long
False : A marathon is 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) long
Hong Kong has the highest life expectancy
True Hong Kong is rated to have one the highest life expectancy in the world, with an average of 84.3 years old for both men and women.
Ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they are scared.
False – this is a myth; ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand.
Humans can survive without oxygen for up to an hour.
False – humans cannot survive without oxygen for more than a few minutes.
“The Irishman” (2019) is a film directed by Quentin Tarantino.
False – “The Irishman” was directed by Martin Scorsese
There are 30 balls in the game of snooker.
False : There are 22 game balls used in snooker, including the cue ball.
Amazon company was originally called "Cadabra''
True : Cadabra" was the original name of the company that is now known as Amazon. It changed in 1995
Butterflies taste with their feet.
True – butterflies have taste receptors on their feet.
Mercury is the hottest planet in the solar system.
False – Venus is the hottest due to its thick atmosphere.
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) is based on true events.
True – it’s based on the 1969 trial of seven defendants charged with conspiracy and more.
Muhammad Ali’s, was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Died June 2016 at the age of 74
True : The heavy weight boxer, Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was 74yrs when he died.