Bathroom
How many LITRES of water does an average 10-minute shower use?
80
WHAT is the name of the smart kitchen device that uses an internal scale and heating element to cook, blend, and stir all in one pot?
Thermomix
WHAT is the name of the tool with long metal teeth used to gather fallen leaves in the autumn?
a rake
WHAT insect is often called a gardener's best friend because it eats pests like aphids?
Ladybird / ladybug
In which country is Silicon Valley, the world's most famous hub for high-tech corporations?
California, USA
WHAT is the name of the decorative technique where tiles are arranged in small, repeating patterns, commonly seen on 1920s bathroom floors?
Mosaic
During WWII, a scientist working on radar noticed his chocolate bar had melted. This led to the creation of this "instant" cooking box.
Microwave oven
WHEN was the first "automated" garage door opener invented? a) 1895 b) 1911 c) 1926 d) 1946
1926
WHAT was used to cut grass in large estates before the lawnmower was invented in 1830?
Animals (sheep, goats, cows) or handheld scythes (kosy)
WHAT was the first Social Media platform to reach 1 billion users?
In which country was the toilet paper invented?
China
WHEN was the first mechanical dishwasher invented? a) 1852 b) 1886 c) 1915 d) 1930
1886
WHY are the handles of many screwdrivers and pliers coated in rubber or plastic?
To provide insulation against electric shocks
WHAT do plants need besides water and soil to survive?
Sunlight / sun energy
Approximately how many e-mails are sent worldwide every single second?
3-4 million
WHAT was the primary ingredient in Roman mouthwash (płyn do płukania jamy ustnej)?
Urine
WHAT specific material was accidentally discovered in 1938 that made "non-stick" frying pans possible?
Teflon
WHAT is the name of the "scary" straw-filled figure used to keep birds away from crops?
Scarecrow
WHAT is the name of the process where plants turn sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
WHAT does 'WWW' stand for when you type a website address?
World Wide Web
WHY is Hard Water (twarda woda) a problem for your showerhead and skin?
It contains high levels of minerals (specifically calcium and magnesium) that create scale (kamień) build-up.
WHAT common kitchen spice was once so valuable that it was used as currency?
Black Pepper
WHAT does the abbreviation "SUV" stand for in the world of family vehicles?
Sport Utility Vehicle
In which country did the tradition of placing Garden Gnomes in a yard begin?
Germany
WHAT is the estimated number of smartphones currently in use globally?
~7 billion