Everyday Science &
Body Trivia
Body Trivia
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Caffeine is commonly found in coffee and what other popular drink
Tea
How many items are in a “dozen”?
12
In a shared workspace, what is the most basic etiquette before leaving your desk
Clear your desk
In Human Bingo / Icebreaker Bingo, what do you usually shout when you complete a line?
“Bingo!”
Approximately how fast does sound travel in air (m/s, at room temperature)
343 m/s
The most dangerous late-night self-talk: “After this meal, tomorrow I will definitely
Diet
Which English word means the same thing when spelled backward?
Noon
What does it usually mean when a coworker is wearing headphones?
They don’t want to be disturbed
After “Let me share my screen,” what’s the most common next line?
“Can you see my screen?”
Why do people feel mentally slow after staying up late?
Because the brain didn’t get enough rest / sleep
Why does iced cola feel “more satisfying”? Not because it’s sweeter—because it’s more
Fizzy / bubbly
If today is Wednesday, what day of the week will it be in 100 days?
What is Friday?
Why is frequent “@all” tagging often considered impolite?
It unnecessarily interrupts everyone
When a coworker types “Hi” and stops, what are they usually waiting for?
You to reply before asking their real question
Why is it harder to fall asleep the more you try to fall asleep
Because trying to sleep activates the brain instead of relaxing it
What gas makes fermented bread rise
Carbon Dioxide
What number is neither odd nor even?
A fraction / a decimal
Why do many teams discourage instant replies outside work hours?
Respect work‑life boundaries
When a meeting is described as “high energy,” what likely happened?
Lots of opinions and interruptions
Why do you sometimes “feel” your phone vibrate when it didn’t (phantom vibration)?
The brain misinterpreting sensory signals due to expectation/conditioning
What is the golden-brown aroma often comes from a reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars under heat
The Maillard reaction
Is the sentence “This sentence is false” true or false?
A paradox
Why do experienced facilitators intentionally invite quieter participants to speak?
To balance dominant voices and surface hidden insights
What could be the possible answer when a coworker say this to you:
"This is the first time I’ve seen you smile at work. What’s going on?"
"I am about the quite"