Real or Fake Laws
Survival Situation
Odd Jobs
Weird Animals
Failed Inventions
100
In Alabama, it is illegal to drive while blindfolded.
A. Real Law
B. Fake Law
C. Only on Sundays
A. Real Law
Yes, it is legally true that you cannot drive while blindfolded in Alabama, but no specific "blindfold law" exists on the books. Instead, the act is prohibited by default under broader, standard traffic regulations.
100
You're trapped in a building during a fire. What should you do if there's smoke?
A. Stand up straight
B. Crawl low to the ground
C. Open all windows
B. Crawl low to the ground
If you see or smell smoke, get low and crawl under it. Smoke and toxic gases rise to the ceiling first, leaving cleaner, cooler air near the floor. Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth, and move to an exit immediately.
100
What does a professional cuddler do?
A. Tests stuffed animals
B. Provides comfort through cuddling
C. Sells blankets
B. Provides platonic comfort through cuddling
Sessions are designed to help with loneliness, stress, trauma, or touch deprivation by allowing the body to release relaxing hormones like oxytocin while lowering cortisol levels.
100
This animal is known as the "unicorn of the sea."
A. Beluga Whale
B. Narwhal
C. Manatee
B. Narwhal
They earned their famous moniker because males possess a large, spiraled tusk that protrudes straight out from their head. This distinctive feature is actually an enlarged canine tooth that can reach up to 10 feet in length and contains millions of sensory nerve endings.
100
The "New Coke" formula introduced in 1985 was considered a failed invention because people preferred what?
A. Pepsi
B. The original Coke
C. Root Beer
B. The Original Coke
Ironically, while the new formula was sweeter and designed to beat rival Pepsi in blind taste tests, loyal fans strongly preferred the flavor profile of their original, less-sweet Coke.
200
In Arizona, it is illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bathtub.
A. Real Law
B. Fake Law
C. Only during summer
B. Fake Law
200
If you need clean water in the wild, which is safest?
A. Boil it before drinking
B. Drink directly from a stream
C. Drink only muddy water
A. Boil it before drinking
Boiling is the universally recognized, safest method to purify water in the wild. It kills all disease-causing organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
200
What does a professional line stander do?
A. Paint lines on roads
B. Wait in line for other people
C. Direct traffic
B. Wait in line for other people
Their main job is to secure a prime spot and then swap places with the client right before the doors open or their turn arrives.
200
This bird is famous for laughing sounds that resemble human laughter.
A. Toucan
B. Macaw
C. Kookaburra
C. Kookaburra
Their iconic "laughing" call—a series of staccato chuckles and raucous cackles—is actually a territorial warning used to communicate with family groups, most frequently heard at dawn and dusk.
200
Amazon's Fire Phone struggled because it had difficulty competing with what?
A. MP3 players
B. Landlines
C. iPhones and Android phones
C. iPhones and Android phones
Ultimately, the Fire Phone was discontinued just 14 months after its release, forcing Amazon to take a $170 million writedown on unsold inventory.
300
In Nevada, it is illegal to wear socks with sandals.
A. Real Law
B. Fake Law
C. Only in casinos
B. Fake Law
300
A thunderstorm starts while you're hiking. Where is the safest place?
A. Under a tall tree
B. In an open field
C. In a low area away from tall objects
C. In a low area away from tall objects
If you are deep on the trail, immediately descend from high-exposure areas and seek lower ground.
300
Which unusual job involves smelling people's breath to test products like gum and mouthwash?
A. Breath Odor Evaluator
B. Breath Coach
C. Scent Inspector
A. Breath Odor Evaluator
While laboratory machines can calculate specific gas levels, companies still rely heavily on the human nose because it can identify subtle olfactory complexities that digital sensors miss.
300
This strange amphibian remains in its juvenile form for its entire life.
A. Salamander
B. Newt
C. Axolotl
C. Axolotl
Unlike other amphibians, axolotls exhibit a trait called neoteny, meaning they never undergo metamorphosis.
300
Which product promised to replace wallets but never became popular?
A. Digital Wallet Belt
B. Google Wallet Card
C. Cash Necklace
B. Google Wallet Card
Launched in 2013, this physical debit card was tied to a user's digital Google Wallet balance, allowing them to make purchases at stores and withdraw cash from ATMs. However, because the card didn't work as an "all-in-one" universal card and people primarily preferred tapping their phones, it never gained mainstream popularity.
400
In Alabama, it is a crime to tie a false mustache on a person in church in a way that causes them to laugh.
A. Real Law
B. Fake Law
C. Only if over 18
A. Real Law
It stems from early "decency and decorum" codes created to uphold the solemnity of religious services and prevent disorderly conduct.
400
Your car breaks down in a desert. What should you do?
A. Walk immediately to find help
B. Stay with the vehicle
C. Hide under the car
B. Stay with the vehicle
Your car provides critical shelter from the sun, serves as a highly visible object for search and rescue, and gives you a place to wait for help.
400
A pet food taster samples food made for which animals?
A. Zoo animals only
B. Farm animals only
C. Household pets
C. Household pets
While animals are ultimately the consumers, human tasters are employed to ensure strict quality, aroma, and nutritional standards.
400
This mammal is covered in scales instead of fur.
A. Pangolin
B. Armadillo
C. Hedgehog
A. Pangolin
They are the only mammals on Earth wholly covered in large, protective scales made of keratin—the same material as human fingernails.
400
The "Virtual Boy" was an early attempt at what technology?
A. Smartwatches
B. Virtual Reality Gaming
C. Streaming TV
B. Virtual Reality Gaming
Because of the technology limitations in 1995, it was confined to a monochromatic red-and-black display and relied on a tabletop stand rather than straps to be worn on the head. Ultimately, the system was a commercial failure due to hardware constraints and reports of motion sickness.
500
In New Mexico, you can be charged with a misdemeanor if you trip a horse.
A. Real Law
B. Fake Law
C. Only if the dog barks
A. Real Law
Under New Mexico Statutes Section 30-18-11, intentionally tripping a horse (or other equine) for the purpose of sport or entertainment is a misdemeanor.
500
You're caught in a rip current at the beach. What should you do?
A. Swim directly to shore
B. Swim parallel to the shore
C. Dive underwater
B. Swim parallel to the shore
Fighting the rip current directly will tire you out. Even Olympic swimmers cannot out-swim these powerful channels of water.
500
A face feeler is hired to do what?
A. Judge how smooth a person's skin feels after shaving or skincare treatments
B. Appy makeup
C. Diagnose illnesses
A. Judge how smooth a person's skin feels after shaving or skincare treatments
These specialists provide objective tactile evaluations for brands, helping to refine formulas and ensure products meet consumer expectations.
500
This fish has a transparent head that lets scientists see its eyes inside.
A. Anglerfish
B. Glass Catfish
C. Barreleye Fish
C. Barreleye Fish
Barreleye fish (Macropinna microstoma). It is a rare deep-sea fish that lives in the ocean's "twilight zone" and is famous for its completely see-through, fluid-filled head dome.
500
Colgate once launched a frozen food line. What was strange about this?
A. It tasted like toothpaste
B. Colgate was known for toothpaste
C. It was only sold in winter
B. Colgate was known for toothpaste
Consumers struggled to reconcile the taste of toothpaste and mouthwash with the savory flavor of ready-to-eat meals, making the line commercially unpalatable and an infamous branding misstep.