Science
How many elements are in the periodic table?
a) 116
b) 117
c) 118
c) 118
Where is the strongest human muscle located?
Jaw
What is the sixth sign of the zodiac?
Virgo
Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths are types of what fruit?
Apples
What artist has the most streams on Spotify as of 2024?
a) Drake
b) Taylor Swift
c) Billie Eilish
b) Taylor Swift (26.6 billion)
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
How many bones do sharks have?
a) 0
b) 37
c) 167
a) 0
Sharks don't have bones. Their skeletons are made of cartilage (хрящи) - the same soft, flexible stuff as your ears and the tip of your nose are made of.
What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes harmony with nature?
Taoism
What's the most stolen grocery item?
a) Vodka
b) Cheese
c) Chocolate
d) Eggs
b) Cheese
A study by the UK's Centre for Retail Research found that approximately 4% of cheese worldwide is stolen.
What is the best-selling book of all time?
The best-selling book of all time is the Bible, with an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed worldwide
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury (ртуть)
What animal has the longest tongue?
Giraffe
A giraffe's tongue can extend far from its mouth to a total length of around 55cm.
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
The last Tsar of Russia was Nicholas II, who ruled from 1894 until his forced abdication in 1917. He and his entire family were executed by Bolshevik revolutionaries in 1918.
Which country drinks the most coffee in pounds per year?
a) the US
b) France
c) Finland
d) Brazil
Finlandc consumes the most coffee per capita, with each person drinking an average of 12 kilograms per year (≈ four cups of coffee per person each day).
What color are Mickey Mouse's shoes?
Yellow
What color is the sunset on Mars?
a) Purple
b) Blue
c) Green
d) Red
b) Blue
Martian sunsets typically stand out for their distinctive blue color. Fine dust in the atmosphere permits blue light to penetrate the atmosphere more efficiently than colors with longer wavelengths.
What is the largest desert in the world?
The largest desert on Earth is Antarctica, which covers 14.2 million square kilometers (5.5 million square miles). In comparison, The Sahara Desert spans across 9.4 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles).
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
Books
In which country did the Caesar salad originate?
a) Greece
b) italy
c) Spain
d) Mexico
d) Mexico
The salad was created on July 4, 1924, by Caesar Cardini at Caesar's in Tijuana, Mexico, when the kitchen was overwhelmed and short on ingredients.
WHat was the original name of the band "Queen" before they became famous?
a) Smile
b) The Royals
c) Crown Jewels
d) Mercury Rising
Originally called Smile, singer Freddie Mercury came up with the new name for the band, later saying: "Years ago I thought up the name 'Queen'."
Lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun: true or false?
True.
A bolt of lightning can reach temperatures of around 30,000 kelvins (29,726°C), which is about five times hotter than the surface of the Sun, which averages around 6,000 kelvins (5,726°C).
In which state can you find the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
What was the original purpose of the tiny pocket in jeans?
To hold a pocket watch.
These watches were a popular accessory, especially for men, and the small pocket provided a secure and convenient way to keep them.
What was the first vegetable ever to be grown in space?
In October 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be grown in space. NASA and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, created the technology with the goal of feeding astronauts on long space voyages, and eventually, feeding future space colonies.
Who is the highest-paid actor / actress of 2024?
a) Scarlett Johansson
b) Dwayne Johnson
c) Ryan Gosling
d) Nicole Kidman
Dwayne Johnson [$88 million ($103 million gross)]: Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock has grabbed the top spot of highest paid actors of 2024.