Strange Laws
Science
Lucky or Not
American History
100

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. 

100

Which medicine branch studies the kidneys?
Urology    Nephrology   Endocrinology  Rheumatology

Nephrology   Nephrology (from Ancient Greek nephros 'kidney' and -logy 'the study of')

100

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). 

100

What name was given to the Normandy landings during World War II?
N-Day  W-Day   A-Day   D-Day

D-Day  

200

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. 

200

What type of joint is found in the shoulder?
Hinge   Ball-&-socket  Gliding  Pivot

Ball-&-socket  

200

Who has to wear "something blue" to get good luck?
A new employee   A Bride  
A retired woman   A newborn

A Bride

200

Where did JFK say men would land before the end of the 60s?
Normandy   The Moon   USSR   Mars

The Moon

300

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. 

300

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. 

300

Breaking which object is said to bring 7 years of bad luck?  Book   Mug   Mirror   Leg

Mirror   

300

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  

400

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. 

400

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. 

400

On which of these occasions may you make a silent wish?  Graduation   Thanksgiving dinner
Fourth of July   Birthday

Birthday  

400

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.

500

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.

500

Which muscle group is commonly referred to as the "six-pack"?  Hamstrings   Quadriceps  Abdominals   Pectorals

Abdominals  

500

"Karma" is an ancient concept derived from which culture?  Greek  Chinese  Indian  Mexican

Indian  

500

Which ocean did Explorers Lewis and Clark reach after their journey?
Atlantic   Indian   Pacific   Arctic

Pacific

600

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.

600

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. 

600

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:

600

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

700

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.

700

Which organ of the body stores bile?
Liver   Gallbladder  Pancreas  Kidney

Gallbladder  

700

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. 

700

The film "Apocalypse Now" is set during which war?
Vietnam War   Revolutionary War  
Gulf War   Civil War

Vietnam War