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Easy trivia is the best trivia... Period. Why? You get to look like a genius without really having to put in the effort. Sure, Google and the ubiquity of smartphones have taken a lot of the magic out of your neighborhood Cliff Clavens, but that doesn't mean that pulling a quote out of your noggin without reaching for your pocket is without merit. Really, who had better ice breaker questions than the resident postal carrier?
But since obscure trivia is so easy to answer these days, picking questions to ask that sound hard but don't require enough mental energy to break the brain bank is more important than ever.
That's why Mantelligence thought it would be a nice gesture, given everything you've got on your plate at the moment, to round up a list of trivia questions that will make you look like you spent your quarantine time hitting the books instead of binging mid-2000's reality TV on Netflix. No shame, but you'll be covered if you're feeling a little bit of shame. You know, if you're ever allowed to actually interact with people offline again. Eek.
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15 Best Easy Trivia Questions
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Ready for the all killer no filler trivia questions that make you look SMRT? Then start off with the best easy trivia questions.
1. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
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Australia
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The Great Barrier Reef can be found on the north-east coast of Australia. Containing the world's different largest coral reefs, with 4000 corals, 1,500 species, and 4,000 mollusks.
Who doesn't think a guy who knows a little bit about geography half a world away is impressive? And the name is right in the title...
2. Which house was Harry Potter almost sorted into?
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Slytherin
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He was almost sorted into Slytherin before being into Gryffindor.
If you read, or hell, even watched, all of Harry Potter, it shows you don't have commitment issues.
3. What is the rarest blood type?
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AB-Negative
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Less than 1% of the population only has this kind of blood making it the rarest.
This one shows you know how to save a life. And that's just an endearing quality to have.
4. What is the name of the longest river in South America?
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Amazon River
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Amazon River can be found on the South America with 4,000 miles or 6,400 kilometers in length making it the longest river.
As continents go, South America doesn't get a lot of play outside of the drug trade and Carnival. That doesn't mean it doesn't have some awesome e-commerce inspiring aquatic features.
5. How many points are a touchdown worth?
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6
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Way back 1912 when the point increases into 6.
People are going to say seven. That's just wrong. It's also the reason the NFL is always trying new things with the extra point.
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6. Which U.S. state is known for peaches?
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Georgia
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Georgia is also known as "The Peach State" having the highest productions of peaches.
They can grow peaches in Hotlanta? Who'd have thought that? You. You thought that you sly devil.
7. What vegetable is known to help you see in the dark?
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Carrot
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Cointaning Vitamin A or retinol which is the eyes' need to operate on low-light conditions.
Bonus points if you remember to say "beta carotene." Which also kinda sounds like carrot.
8. Which astrological sign’s symbol is a crab?
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Cancer
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It is the fourth sign on zodiac sign with the elemental of water.
Maybe the only good time to bring up cancer is in the context of a solid easy trivia question.
9. What's the highest mountain in the world?
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Mount Everest
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Mount Everest can be found in Nepal and Tibet. Basing on, 29,029 feet at it's summits reaching above sea level no wonder it has become the highest mountain.
It's kind of surprising how many people don't know this. But you know this. You're high above the rest. Everest.
10. By what other words are the Motion Picture Academy Awards also known?
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Oscars
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It was the Academy's executive director, Margaret Herrick believing that her Uncle Oscar resembling the statue. Making it official on 1939.
Yeah, that's the name of the statue. Oscar. Weird.
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11. Which atmospheric gas is the most common?
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Nitrogen
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78% of the Earth's gas consisting Nitrogen. It is the most stable gas and cannot involved in most extent chemical reactions.
Isn't it hydrogen? No? Wow... Well, there you go. It's all in how you ask the question... Atmospheric.
12. What is the name of the Japanese rice wine?
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Sake
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Sake is a term for Japaneses rice wine. It was made from fermented rice contains, 14%-16% of alcohol.
13. Which boxer was known as “The Greatest” and “The People’s Champion”?
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Muhammad Ali
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The first fighter who won the world's heavyweight championship in three separate occasions!
Go back and watch the Will Smith vehicle. It's actually pretty good. Maybe not the greatest, but still, worth a quarantine watch for certain.
14. What year was the very first model of the iPhone released?
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2007
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On June 29, 2007 the first iPhone was release with starting price of $499.
Weren't iPhone's always around? Aren't people just born with them? Turns out no, in fact, the iPhone has only been around as long as it takes to get a myspace account.
15. What does “HTTP” stand for?
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HyperText Transfer Protocol
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It is a set of rules for transferring files, like text, sound and other multimedia files on the World Wide Web.
This is a neat one to do without using your phone... because, that's how the answer would be delivered! Fun!
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16 Easy Random Trivia Questions
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As mentioned before, phones have made the trivia game evolve in ways no one could have imagined. So it's more important than ever to keep a few random trivia questions and answers in your back pocket at all times. You never know when you'll need them.
16. What's the least expensive and most popular fruit?
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Banana
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An average price of a banana costs .58 per pound. It is identified as most inexpensive fruit as they produces a lot per plantation but does not require to collect so much unlike the other fruits.
17. What’s the most populous city in the United States?
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New York
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With a 2020 population of 8,323,340, it is the largest city in New York and the largest city in the United States.
New York has a population density of 27,709 people per square mile.
Not the biggest by way of geography, that'd be Los Angeles, but certainly, the most populous, New York takes the cake.
18. Where would you find an ISBN number?
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Book
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The ISBN is also known as the barcode on the back that pisses your cover designer right off.
19. Who is often called the father of the computer?
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Charles Babbage
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He designed the first computing engines. He invented the computer but failed to build it. But still considered as the father of computer.
Did you know there was a whole store in the mall back in the late 90s devoted to this guy? If you're asking what a mall is, then you're going to crush it with this one.
20. What part of the atom has no electric charge?
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Neutron
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Neutron is present in atom that helps the proton and nuclues to be close together. Being no charge helps the atom to be balance.
Because it's neutral! There you go. Right in the name. Easy peasy.
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21. What is the tiny piece at the end of a shoelace called?
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An aglet
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An aglet is a small sheath, often made of plastic or metal, used on each end of a shoelace, a cord, or a drawstring.
22. What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?
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The Great Dane
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It is was German breed of domestic dog that is known for it's larger size. Weighing 100 to 200 pounds, as tall as 26 to 34 inches at shoulder length no wonder it was originally bred to hunt a bear!
Basically a mini horse, this Marmaduke should be measured in hands.
23. Which planet has the most gravity?
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Jupiter
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Being fifth planet from the Sun, the surface of Jupiter has a thousandth gas compare to sun and two and a half times as the other planets.
Because it's gigantic. Gravity, as a force, is a function of mass! Thanks, Einstein. Or really, Newton. Either way.
24. What is the national dish of Spain?
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Paella
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Paella takes its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. Paella means "frying pan" in Valencian.
Not the siesta, though this comes right before the siesta.
25. Which element is said to keep bones strong?
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Calcium
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Calcium is a chemical element in periodical table with Ca symbol. It is common present on milks that helps the bones to be strong.
If you get this one right, the Dairy Council did their job. Don Draper would be proud.
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26. How many eyes does a bee have?
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Five
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Having 5 eyes helps the bee to detect light. The two large eye on the side of the head also known as compound eye. to detect movement. While the other three, discern the light.
Even though bees are basically the only thing keeping agriculture going during the lockdown. Be kind to these buzzy little workers and know why they're farsighted.
27. How many ribs are in a human body?
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Twenty-four
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A human ribs contains twelve pairs in total of twenty-four that was attached at the back.
Remember, there are both left and right sides! Easy, but also somewhat tricky.
28. What is the world’s biggest island?
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Greenland
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Greenland, the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. Greenland is noted for its vast tundra and immense glaciers.
Greenland extends about 1,660 miles (2,670 km) from north to south and more than 650 miles (1,050 km) from east to west at its widest point. Two-thirds of the island lies within the Arctic Circle, and the island’s northern extremity extends to within less than 500 miles (800 km) of the North Pole.
That's right, Greenland is a bigger island than Australia. Because Australia is a continent. And because one does not challenge Rand McNally unless one wants to get schooled.
29. What color eyes do most humans have?
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Brown
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The color comes from a brown pigment called melanin. It's the same pigment that causes skin color. Different eye colors are caused by different amounts of pigment. Today, brown is the most common eye color worldwide.
Brown is beautiful and also extremely common. Get used to it.
30. What is the largest type of deer?
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The moose
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The largest extant deer is the moose, which is nearly 2.6 metres (8.5 ft) tall and weighs up to 800 kilograms (1,800 lb).
Much larger than a mule deer. Why can't deer just be compared to other deer? Why all the outside judgments?
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31. Do sponges have hearts?
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No
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Even having no heart, sponges do have this small pores that opens up, allowing the current to flow. It is called ostia.
How are sponges even alive? This question goes deeper and really makes you ponder existence itself.
15 Easy trivia questions for adults
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If you're reading this site, you're probably an adult. And as such Mantelligence has put together some trivia questions for adults that are both easy and still a step above the grade school fodder you may be used to.
32. What country won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
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Uruguay
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The first World Cup was held on July 30, 1930, Argentina was defeated by Uruguay.
Taking you way back to the depths of economic depression, FIFA brings you... Uruguay! What have they done lately?
33. Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?
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Venus
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Although Venus is not the planet closest to the sun, its dense atmosphere traps heat in a runaway version of the greenhouse effect that warms Earth.
Hotter than Mercury, which is closer to the sun, Venus is a cautionary tale in planetary climate change.
34. What is the common name for dried plums?
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Prunes
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It is sticky, chewy, and sweet.
That's right, they aren't giant grapes. They're plums! Now you're excused to take a bathroom break.
35. What is the smallest country in the world?
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Vatican City
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Based on landmass, Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, measuring just 0.2 square miles. Situated on the western bank of the Tiber River, Vatican City’s 2-mile border is landlocked by Italy.
Ah, the Holy See. Is there anything you're not known for? Maybe having your own army? Why are you hiring the Swiss who are famously neutral? They have no charge!
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36. What’s the hardest rock?
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diamond
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Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring mineral, topping Mohs' Scale of Hardness with a relative hardness value of 10.
That's right... the ring you bought her is really a testament to just how stubborn she is. Metaphors... gotta love 'em.
37. Who invented scissors?
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Leonardo da Vinci
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He also invented about a million other things. If someone ever asked "who invented" you can almost always safely buzz in and say, da Vinci.
38. A tick bite can make you allergic to what food?
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Red meat
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Alpha-gal syndrome is a recently identified type of food allergy to red meat and other products made from mammals.
Making ticks one of the worst creatures the Good Lord ever saw fit to leave out of a plague.
39. The outermost layer of the Earth is called what?
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Crust
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It is rocky, rigid, and the outermost layer.
Like a pie. The earth is basically like a big dirt pie. Similies... the poor man's metaphor.
40. Geography is taken from the Greek word meaning what?
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Earth Description
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It is literally means as the Earth's Description. Studying the features and peoples of the Earth.
Etymology is surprisingly sexy. If you're ever looking for a way to pick up girls, try etymology. It's a rarely tried technique and it pays significant dividends. There you go, extra dating advice.
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41. The classic arcade game "Pong" was manufactured by which company?
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Atari
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They aren't just known for retro t-shirts... they basically invented video gaming until E.T. took them down.
42. The brain is divided into how many lobes?
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4
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Each hemisphere is conventionally divided into four lobes – the frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes.
Which can function independently after a lobotomy... The brain is such an enigma.
43. What basketball move was banned from 1967 to 1976?
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Slamdunk
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The NCAA banned dunking from 1967-1976 due to the number of injuries occurred on that season. Total number of 1,500 incidents.
Should it have been banned? Once you get this trivia question right it's a great time to jump into a bar discussion over censorship.
44. What is a natural fiber reeled from the cocoon of a worm?
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Silk
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Extracting raw silk starts by cultivating the silkworms on mulberry leaves. The process of making silk called sericulture.
Oh, the silk trade. That's some heavy stuff. But it doesn't mean the source of the silk trade can't make for an exceedingly easy trivia question.
45. What gives the drink known as a "Black Cow" its color?
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Coffee
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Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans.
You've got to use this one in a bar. Loser has to buy the next round.
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46. What tool uses a magnetic needle that points north?
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Compass
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Use to navigate a location.
Now, the natural response is to say sexton... because who doesn't love a junior high school joke, but alas, the correct answer is the humble compass.
16 easy fun trivia questions
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If that silk trade question got you pondering your minuscule place in this enormous, cold, and indifferent universe, then why not lighten the mood with a series of fun trivia questions that are as easy as they are enjoyable?
47. What is the name of the spaceship the crew of astronauts used in "Interstellar"?
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The Endurance
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The Endurance is the interplanetary spacecraft built by NASA.
More like "EndHerance" right? Because it is long. Or because of Anne Hathaway. There's a joke there and a good one. You just need to keep looking past Saturn.
48. What is the blood status of Harry Potter?
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Half-blood
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His father was 100% magical blood but his mother was muggle-born who doesn't have any magic at all. So yeah, he is half-blood wizard.
There are a lot of heady political issues surrounding bloodlines in England, but Harry Potter ain't one.
49. Snoopy, from the "Peanuts", is what breed of dog?
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Beagle
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He's the best breed. That's just an objective fact. Like the sky is blue or Yuri Gagarin being the first man in space. Facts. Trivia facts.
50. What is the official nickname of Texas?
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The Lone Star State
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A tribute that they adopted on their flag after they become independent from Mexico in 1836.
What was the only state to be its own country first? Texas. That's why they need just one star.
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51. Who is the wife of Barack Obama?
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Michelle Obama
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A lawyer, writer, and the wife of the 44th President of America.
Live under a rock? Or Iraq? You might not know this one, but if you don't rest easy that there's a bridge in Brooklyn looking for a buyer.
52. Which state is known as the Empire State?
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New York
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The U.S. state of New York has been known by many nicknames, most notably as the Empire State, adopted as late as the 19th century.
It's not just a state of mind you know...
53. Name the largest ocean in the world.
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Pacific Ocean
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Water covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface, with the largest body of water, the Pacific Ocean, taking up more than one-third of the planet's surface
And be very specific about it if you'd please. Deep too. And cold.
54. Name the largest dam in the world.
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Three Gorges Dam
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The water came from the Yangtze River in Hubei Province in China. They built it for the purpose of Hydropower, flood control along with the cities on the river, and of course for tourism.
Not one... not two... but all three gorges are plugged up by this planet altering monstrosity.
55. What does HB mean in biological terms?
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Hemoglobin
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Hemoglobin is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells (erythrocytes) of almost all vertebrates.
You'll be extremely upset to find out that this does not, in fact, refer to a Spider-Man villain. Took a blown trivia contest to find that out.
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56. How many degrees are there in a circle?
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360
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There are 360 degrees in one Full Rotation (one complete circle around).
How much do you want to bet Tony Hawk never gets this question wrong?
57. Which city is known as the "City of Love"?
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Paris
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Paris is regarded as the ideal place to propose marriage. When you are inlove Paris is the place where you wnat to go with the person you are in love with.
For a city with a disproportionate number of gargoyles in it, this one might come as a bit of a shocker.
58. How many teeth are there in adult's mouth?
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32
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Consisting of incisors, canines, premolars, and molars: 8 incisors
A healthy adult mouth. You know, one that's got their act together. Not an adult's mouth that's hanging around a place where you can play beer trivia at 11 in the morning. Don't judge.
59. How many years are there in a century?
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100 years
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Ever wonder why a $100 bill is known as a "C" note?
60. Which is the tallest mammal in the world?
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Giraffe
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Its legs alone are taller than most humans. Standing at around 4-5m high, and the tallest giraffes ever recorded have been up to 5.9m.
Come to find out that dinosaurs aren't mammals. Biology is harder than it looks, ladies and gentlemen.
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61. Who firstly used the word "Hello" on the telephone?
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Thomas Edison
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He urged the people who used his phone to say "hello" when answering.
Probably the last person to enjoy using a landline as well.
62. How many days are there in a fortnight?
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14
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It is a period of two weeks.
This will make any subsequent reading of Shakespeare make a hell of a lot more sense.
9 easy funny trivia questions
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Funny trivia questions are just such killer icebreakers that you should have at least three of these kicking around in your brain at all times. Feel free to steal a joke or two.
63. Johnny Depp is famously afraid of what?
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Clowns
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The fear of clowns is known as coulrophobia. Dated back when he's having a nightmare as a child about clowns leering at him.
Smart money would have been on Hellena Bohnam Carter, but nope, clowns.
64. In Texas it’s illegal to swear in front of what?
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Corpse
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Bibles are totally game though.
65. In Minnesota, it is illegal to tease what type of animal?
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Skunks
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This should really apply everywhere.
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66. In Denmark what is a Svangerskabsforebyggendemiddel?
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A condom
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Svangerskabsforebyggendemiddel is the official name for condom but it can also be called gummimand. In addition to that, municipalities in Denmark pay for the condoms either contraceptives to prevent the rising number of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Because saying it should take at least as long as opening one.
67. The Average American does what 22 times a day?
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Opens Fridge
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Not a hint of an obesity problem though.
68. After which animal are the Canary Islands named?
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Dogs
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The Canary Islands are actually named after dogs. The original name was Canariae Insulae, which is Latin for Island of the dogs.
Admit it... You said birds. Next round's on you.
69. From which country do French fries originate?
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Belgium
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It is believed that the potato was fried in the late 1600s and it was introduced to American soldiers during World War I.
70. What is the fear of long words known as?
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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
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According to studies, hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia doesn't really recognized as fear of phobia yet it was somehow related to anxiety or fear. When a person saw a long word and began feeling dizzy, sweaty, and trouble in breathing it can be something that should not taken for granted.
Because etymology is sexy. That's been covered already.
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71. What is a crossbreed between a zebra and a donkey called?
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Zonkey
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Zebra on look donkey on the gesture. Having a 15 to 25 years life span and the wildness was inherited to zebra. Sadly, just like any other hybrids animals, Zonkey can't produced a baby.
7 easy trivia for kids
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Tired of hanging around those old fogeys at the bar? Riding out COVID at home with the younguns? Then you should have some trivia for kids ready.
72. What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
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Mr. Potato Head
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It was invented by George Lerner in 1949 and advertised on April 30, 1952.
Peppa Pig must have known this.
73. Which cartoon character lives in a pineapple under the sea?
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Spongebob Squarepants
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Created by Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon with 12 seasons and total of 262 episodes. It was first aired on May 1, 1999.
A cartoon for those who self medicate to be sure.
74. What does the white dove symbolize?
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Peace
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Because of its color, the white dove uses for traditional ceremonies and celebrations. It can help to clam a person's troubled mind.
75. Who is the world’s fastest land animal?
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Cheetah
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One of the members of the Feline Family but have a dog-like claws. With it's speed of 80 to 128 km/p. They can accelerate from 0 to 68 miles per hour in just three seconds! That can be compare to a race car!
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76. Which planet is closest to Earth?
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Mercury
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Not only in Earth but also to all the other planets. It has something to do with its orbit that makes it closer to the Earth.
But remember, not the hottest.
77. What is the most common training command taught to dogs?
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Sit
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One of the few basic training commands to be taught on dogs. In 1859 the first dog show held wherein they presented different activities to entertain the audience.
Should be fetched, but isn't.
78. What do snakes smell with?
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Their Tongue
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They use their tongue to collect chemical in the grounds or air. But it's not really their tongue does the work on smelling it is the vomeronasal or Jacobson's Organ that can be found on the roof of their mouth.
10 easy but can be hard trivia questions
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Should be easy but can be hard trivia questions are the best at making a friend's face go from smugged to completely embarrassed in under one sentence. Try it.
79. How many planets in our solar system have moons?
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6
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Those are Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Can you name them? That's going to be a follow up. Don't screw up. Earth is one. Go.
80. What is the softest mineral in the world?
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Talc
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It is a clay mineral that made of hydrated magnesium silicate. It can be powdered and has power of absorbing oil, moisture, and odor in the human body.
That's why the first date is the talc anniversary.
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81. Which natural disaster is measured with a Richter scale?
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Earthquake
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The earthquake's magnitude or size is measured using Richter scale by determining the logarithm of amplitude or height of the largest seismic wave or quaker.
82. How long is the gestation period of an African elephant?
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22 months
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The pregnancy duration of this big mammal begins in the moment of conception until birth. No wonder it is the only mammal who have the longest pregnancy. And one of the animals who have a longest life span.
That's why you don't see many domesticated elephants running around.
83. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (1903)?
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Marie Curie
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The discovery of signs in radioactivity got Marie Curie and her husband, Pierre winning the Nobel Prize in 1903. 8 years later she managed to develop radium as a pure metal earning another Nobel Prize.
Radioactive!
84. Water as a pH level of around?
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7
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It has to be 7 so it will be neutral. 7 below was considered as acidic and greater than 7 was basic.
Right smack dab in the middle.
85. The word "hotel" originated in which language?
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French
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It is referred to a building that has been seen to has a number of visitor.
Also the term "by the hour."
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86. What is an algal bloom that occurs in saltwater called?
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Red tide
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Red tide occurs when the plants live under the sea grows uncontrollably while causing toxic to the people, sea creatures, and birds.
And it smells like? Raw sewage.
87. How many phases does the Moon have?
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Eight
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New Moon, is the primary. Waxing Crescent Moon, the intermediate phase where the thin silver of the moon become visible. First Quarter Moon, the second primary where we can see the 50% of the moon's surface illuminated. Waxing Gibbious Moon, second intermediate phase that means its getting bigger. Full Moon 98% of the moon's surface illuminated. Waning Gibbous Moon the half portion of the visible decreases during this phase. Third Quarter Moon, the opposite of the moon is illuminated. Waning Crescent Moon, it is means the Moon is getting smaller.
Four up. Four down. Wax on. Wane off.
88. From which language did the word “Ketchup” come?
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Chinese
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After that, they pretty much just started borrowing everyone else's IP.
8 easy history trivia questions
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History is written by the victors. And the winners of history trivia questions get to pick the next round.
89. What is the capital of America?
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Washington D.C.
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The Congress declared the city to be the capital dated July 16, 1790, by the Resident Act.
Ah... but what state does D.C. fall in?
90. Which ocean is the saltiest in the world?
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Atlantic
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The average salt in seawater is about 35 parts per thousand. But in the Atlantic Ocean, we can found 33 to 37 parts per thousand making it the saltiest ocean in the world.
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91. Who was the first President of the United States?
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George Washington
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On April 30, 1789, George Washington elected as the President of America and unanimously reelected in 1793.
If you're unclear, you should probably sign up for Disney Plus.
92. How many states are in the U.S.A.?
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50
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This also represents the 50 stars on the current flag and it is the only country with the most number of states. Alaska and Hawaii were the last states being added dated back in 1959.
The whole time? That can't be right.
93. Who discovered electricity?
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Benjamin Franklin
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All the credit goes to Benjamin Franklin when he discovered the lightning and electricity. So, to speak Benjamin only helped to popularize in establishing the connection between the kite with attached wire onto it, and a storm. Letting the kite flew near the storm to conduct electricity.
Keys and Kites... Wasn't that a Death Cab for Cutie record?
94. How many continents are there in the world?
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Seven
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Consisting of Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania/Australasia, North America, South America and Antarctica.
And six of them were conquered by the British at some point. Limeys...
95. Which country gifted America the Statue of Liberty?
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France
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It was gifted way back July 4, 1881, by the French people to pay tribute for the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution.
Viva liberte!
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96. Which famous person was the teddy bear named after? Theodore Roosevelt
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Theodore Roosevelt
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It was honored to President Theodore Roosevelt who refused to shoot a bear during the Mississippi hunting trip in November 1902.
Because he's just that much of a badass.
8 easy thanksgiving trivia questions
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With Thanksgiving around the corner, this stressful time could use a little levity in the form of thanksgiving trivia questions.
97. How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
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3 days
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The first Thanksgiving happened in October 1621 that lasted for 3 days.
The first Black Friday hasn't yet ended.
98. What are turkey chicks called? Pults or turkeylings
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Poults or turkeylings
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It is easy to call it a baby but really poults is the real term for newly born turkey. They were raised for food thus the poult means.
Delicious is also an acceptable answer.
99. In what year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place? 1924
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1924
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Macy's decided to throw a parade not just for Thanksgiving but also for the Christmas, hoping to get the attention of the potential shoppers.
Gimbles has yet to throw a parade to the best of anyone's knowledge.
100. On which day of the week does Thanksgiving always occur in Canada?
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Monday
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Canada's wanted to honor the European tradition by celebrating Thanksgiving every second Monday of October.
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101. What was the name of the ship that transported the first Pilgrims to America in 1620?
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Mayflower
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Believing that the ship has a carved Mayflower on it's stern or the back part of the vessel. It was a popular flower in England where the Pilgrims came from.
Mayflower... moving crap nobody wanted since 1620.
102. Which war inspired Abraham Lincoln to proclaim Thanksgiving an annual holiday?
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American Civil War
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Originally the reason is to celebrate the victories during the Civil War. Exactly dated on November 26, 1863, he proclaimed the official Thanksgiving holiday.
The Civil War is probably a good answer for any trivia question about Abraham Lincoln.
103. Who is known as the mother of Thanksgiving?
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Sarah Hale
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Being an author Sarah gave the former President Abraham Lincoln an idea to make Thanksgiving a national festival.
104. Which sport is associated with Thanksgiving?
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Football
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It was 1876 when the first Football played during Thanksgiving.
6 easy Christmas trivia questions
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Since you're going to be stuck with a whole other set of inlaws for Christmas, here are some Christmas trivia questions to work into conversation.
105. How does Santa Claus enter the homes of children?
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Through the chimney
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This has something to with the cookies that the children gave him. Cast with a magic spell so Santa Claus can fit on the chimney.
That's why he shuns kids in apartments.
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106. What sweet snack is typically left out for Santa?
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Cookies
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It was actually their parent's idea, to make kids share with others.
In America. But really, what other country matters to Santa?
107. What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
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Eggnog
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There are two types of eggnog. The traditional one which requires alcohol and can get you drunk while the other one was the non-alcoholic that tastes like ice cream.
Works with rum or brandy. Or vodka... look... just keep them coming.
108. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
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An angel
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It was derived from the time where the angels watching the announcing of the birth of Jesus. So in order to put away the evils from their home, Christians put an angel at the top of the Christmas tree.
Because the angel came before the star in the story. So, angel > star.
109. When was the first Christmas card sent?
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1843
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Sir Henry Cole sent the first Christmas card to his friends. It was printed by his friend name John Calcott Horsley just for him so he can personalize it with his message.
110. Which country hosted the first decorated Christmas tree?
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Latvia
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It was dated back 1510 where the first Christmas tree decorated by the men wearing black hats. It was decorated with artificial flowers and candles. And burned it down right after the ceremony.
With candles!
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7 easy bible trivia questions
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Everyone has said they've read the bible. Nobody's read the bible. See how many people you can trump with these bible trivia questions.
111. In what city was Jesus born?
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Bethlehem
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Shortly after his parents traveled from Nazareth, Jesus was born in the cave on the top of the hill located in Bethlehem. People believed that the existence of the Church of the Nativity, a Byzantine basilica is the exact location where he was born.
Then why is he from Nazareth?
112. How many books are in the New Testament?
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27
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It was written by Christian and based on the events that happened right after His resurrection.
That's the good testament by the way.
113. Who were the first apostles called to follow Jesus?
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Peter and Andrew
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Every guy should have a friend named Peter and Andrew. Just bodes well.
114. Who is the author of the Book of Revelation?
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John
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This is the final book of the New Testament and it is also known as Apocalypse of John.
115. Who baptizes Jesus?
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John the Baptist
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That's where he gets his name after all.
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116. What is the first book in the Bible?
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Genesis
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Let there be trivia!
117. What is the longest book in the Bible?
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Psalms
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Need some wisdom to pull out at parties? Check the longest book in the bible.
7 Easy Halloween trivia
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On the other side of the trivia coin is Halloween trivia. A fun, yet, often misunderstood holiday, Halloween is ripe for the trivia pickings.
118. What is a group of witches called?
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A coven
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Consisting of 3 or more witches referring to a group or family.
Not, it turns out, Karen's "book" club.
119. What was Jack O’Lanterns carved from before pumpkins were used?
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Turnips
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Looks like an onion but taste like a radish.
Gross.
120. Hallowe’en was first celebrated by who?
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Druids
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They were a group of ancient people from France and Britain. They believe that October 1st is a feast to celebrate wherein the ghosts and spirits come back to life to haunt.
Nowhere near Transylvania. How about that?
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121. Which two colors are traditionally associated with Halloween?
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Orange and Black
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The two colors were deliberately chosen for the purpose. Orange stands for fun relating to the warmth of autumn and black for lonely as it means frightening part of Halloween. The same goes for the color of pumpkin as orange and night as black.
How orange trumped red, who knows?
122. In which country did Halloween originate?
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Ireland
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Much nearer the Druids than Dracula.
123. ‘Guising’ is the Scottish and Irish equivalent of which Halloween tradition?
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Trick or Treating
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Guising in English means a new guise. Disguising into costumes they like during Halloween to perform trick or treat.
Any reason to get drunk will do really.
124. What does word Dracula mean?
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Son of the Devil
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Came from the Romanian language. This made the people believe that Dracula was the first vampire.
Winged or not.
7 easy 80s trivia questions and answers
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There are so many moments from the 80s that make it such a memorable era. So, we decided to take some of those moments and compile them all in this list of easy 80s trivia questions and answers to give you the most easiest round of trivia you've probably ever played.
125. Which American singer died as a result of anorexia in 1983, aged just 32?
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Karen Carpenter
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There wasn't much awareness for anorexia at the time. Her death brought visibility to eating disorders.
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126. Which band sings the popular ’80’s song “Every Breath You Take”?
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The Police
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The song was written after the bands frontman, Sting, separated from his wife. It's actually about an obsessive stalker.
127. Which pop superstar debuted his signature “Moonwalk” dance in 1983?
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Michael Jackson
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This dance was taught to him by Jeffrey Daniel, who had named it the backslide.
128. What was the name of the first lead singer of AC/DC, who died in 1980 at the age of 33?
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Bon Scott
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He died after a long night of drinking and suffered alcohol poisoning.
129. Which soft, sculpted dolls that were hugely popular in the 80s were originally called “The Little People”?
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Cabbage Patch Kids
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The Cabbage Patch Kids were 'adopted' rather than sold, with each one given an individual name and birth certificate.
130. Which Nintendo arcade game, first released in 1981, featured the first appearance of Mario?
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Donkey Kong
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Mario's name in the 1981 Donkey Kong game was Jumpman.
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131. What was the name of ET's favorite candy?
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Reese's Pieces
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Hershey spent $1 million to promote their candy in E.T. and successfully saw a 65% in profit shortly after the premiere.
7 easy animal trivia questions
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Even if you don't know much about animals, you have to at least know the answers to these easy animal trivia questions. They're so easy, an animal could answer them right.
132. A group of lions is known as?
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A pride
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This is because they are seen as elevated and at the top of the food chain.
133. A female deer is known as a?
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Doe
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This also refers to female antelope, rabbits, goats, and a few other animals.
134. What's the fastest animal on the earty?
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The Cheetah
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Cheetahs can reach a speed of 60 miles per hour.
135. Name the only animal which cannot jump?
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The Elephant
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The leg bones of an elephant all point downwards and they don't have the 'springs' to jump upwards.
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136. Which cute animal eats sugarcane?
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Giant Pandas
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Sugarcane, along with bamboo, make up almost the entire diet of giant pandas.
137. Which animal has the longest period of pregnancy?
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Elephant
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An elephants pregnancy lasts around 18-22 months.
138. A common lady bug has spots of which color?
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Black
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These spots warn predators to keep away from ladybugs.
4 easy bar trivia questions
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These easy bar trivia questions should be not at all difficult for those people who know their drinks. Unless they've had 'one too many', that is...
139. Which Japanese Spirit Is Served Warm?
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Sake
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When Sake is chilled it loses a lot of it's flavor.
140. Oktoberfest In Germany Is Celebrated With What Drink?
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Beer
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Oktoberfest is known to be the largest celebration of beer with over 6 million visitors.
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141. What is named an official native liquor of the U.S.?
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142. The first major whiskey distiller in the U.S. was also its first President.
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George Washington
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George Washington's Distillery is one of the largest distilleries in America with roughly 11 thousand gallons produced.
5 easy music trivia questions and answers
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Music is an easy subject to know about. Whatever's trending almost always revolves around music so, it's easy to get caught up in all the coverage surrounding musical artists.
That's why we're pretty sure you'll get most of these easy music trivia questions and answers correct. These easy facts are pretty much instilled into your brain.
143. Harry, Niall, Louis, Liam, and Zayn were in a band. What was it called?
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One Direction
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They were placed in a band by Simon Cowell on the X Factor and came in 3rd place.
144. Which musical artist is known for her song “Big Girls Don’t Cry”?
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Fergie
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Fergie dedicated this song to the memory of Princess Diana.
145. Who rose to fame with the hit song I Kissed A Girl?
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Katy Perry
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According to Miley Cyrus, this song was written about her.
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146. Which singer released the “Genie in a Bottle” in 1999?
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Christina Aguilera
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This was the song that pushed Aguilera to the top of the music scene right beside Britney Spears.
147. Aaron Carter's brother, Nick, sings in which boy band? Answer: Backstreet Boys
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Backstreet Boys
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Nick Carter was only 13 when the Backstreet Boys formed and he is still called the baby of the group.
5 easy movie trivia questions
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Everyone loves to watch movies, especially popular movies. So see how well you know your movie facts with this list of easy movie trivia questions. If you, or someone else, claims to be an avid movie watcher, you should be able to get every one of these right. (And, yes, that's a challenge, Scar.)
148. Which house was Harry Potter almost sorted into?
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Slytherin
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This is because the sorting hat was picking up on the little piece of Voldemort left inside Harry.
149. What was the name of the Robin Williams film where he dresses up as an elderly British nanny?
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Mrs. Doubtfire
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The mask used in the movie was only a prop, it actually took 4 hours to apply the full makeup look.
150. What is the name of the actor who played Jack in Titanic?
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Leonardo DiCarpio
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We all know he could have fit on that door next to Rose.
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151. In the Pixar movie Cars, Lighting McQueen ends up in Radiator Springs and befriends a tow truck. What’s that tow truck’s name?
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Mater
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Like 'Tuh-Mater', but without the 'Tuh'!
152. Who wrote the screenplay for Rocky?
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Sylvester Stallone
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He wrote the screenplay in three days after watching the championship match against Muhammad Ali and Chuck Wepner.
Downloadable and Printable List of Easy Trivia Questions
Here is a downloadable and printable list of easy trivia questions (right-click and select Save Image As...):
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How To Pick The Best Fun Trivia Questions
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Knowing how to pick the best fun trivia questions to deploy is just as important as knowing the right answers. Luckily, it's not that difficult.
1. Read the Room
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The above-covered topics include the Bible. You might think this only works in religious contexts, but in fact, it's even more fun to deploy these questions in a room full of self-absorbed liberal know it alls who will swear up and down that they read the bible in college when in fact, they did not. Nothing is more satisfying in a trivia question than watching someone fall prey to hubris.
2. Set Your Stakes
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What are the stakes for playing the game? Is it around at the bar? Is it just getting to know someone? Is it making someone else look smart for some ulterior motive? All are valid uses for trivia questions. You'll get no judgment here.
3. Have Fun
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Nothing is more off-putting than a smug question asker who knows all the answers to their own questions but who will never open themselves up to looking a little foolish. It's all in good fun and turnabout is fair play. So own up and get as good as you give.
More Awesome Ice Breaker Games And Questions To Ask
You don't have to use the only trivia to break the ice. There are lots of other ice breakers that can work just as well.
- Who can resist a good Truth or Dare?
- Fun ice breaker games are the opposite of corporate retreat ice breaker games. Don't be HR.
- Would you rather is like the Trolley problem in philosophy? Really gets the juices flowing.
- Do you know what's fun? A really good most likely to questions game.
- Take a look at the benefits of answering trivia questions right now.
In Conclusion
Now that you've got your list of easy trivia questions to ask and you know how and when to deploy them, well, the next step is to take action. Get out there and start using trivia as ice breaker questions to warm up your interlocutor.
Define interlocutor. Bonus trivia question!
