Totally Useless Knowledge
This famous landmark can grow more than 15 centimeters in summer.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
(It expands due to heat!)
In Japan, deer in Nara Park have learned to do this human behavior to tourists in exchange for snacks.
What is bow?
“Sweet dreams are made of cheese…”
What is “Sweet dreams are made of this” from “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics?
Australia’s espionage agencies work closely with this U.S. agency known for its surveillance capabilities.
What is the NSA (National Security Agency)?
This American Founding Father wrote an essay arguing that flatulence should be more socially acceptable.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
(“Fart Proudly” — yes, it’s real.)
This is the only number that has the same number of letters as its actual value.
What is four?
Octopii have been filmed doing this strange act to fish they dislike.
What is punching them?
“It doesn’t make a difference if we’re naked or not”
What is “It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not” from “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi?
This spy was so convincing that she reportedly slept with her enemies’ husbands to gather intelligence.
Who was Mata Hari
This French noblewoman bathed in blood because she believed it kept her youthful (spoiler: it didn’t).
Who is Countess Elizabeth Báthory?
A group of flamingos is called this fancy-sounding name
What is a flamboyance?
In Thailand, these animals have been known to steal tourist valuables and hold them for ransom (usually for fruit).
What are monkeys?
And there’s a wino down the road…
"And as we wind on down the road"...What is Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin?
The CIA once attempted to spy on the Kremlin using this type of animal with an implanted microphone.
What is a cat? (a real CIA spy cat project called “Acoustic Kitty”)
This English monarch was known for her obsession with wigs, owning over 80 of them.
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
The dot above the lowercase “i” has this odd name.
What is a tittle?
This bird can mimic chainsaws and camera shutters to confuse predators.
What is the lyrebird?
“There's a bathroom on the right…”
What is “There's a bad moon on the rise” from “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival?
This USSR spy device was used during the 'Cold War' to disguise a gun inside an item that was often found in a woman's handbag.
What is a lipstick?
This Russian mystic claimed to have magical healing powers, survived being poisoned, shot, and drowned — all in one night.
Who is Grigori Rasputin?
You can't hum while doing this at the same time.
What is holding your nose & closing your mouth?
Crows can remember this for years and even teach others to hold grudges.
What are individual human faces?
“I’m gonna take my horse to the hotel room…”
What is “I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road” from “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X?
This CIA operation involved using exploding cigars as a means to assassinate a world leader.
What is the plot against Fidel Castro?
This British king was convinced he had been poisoned by his own wig powder and once tried to shake hands with a tree.
Who is King George III?