via: Unsplash / Leslie Jones
When it comes to good ice breaker questions, nothing beats funny trivia questions. They are probably the best questions to ask at pretty much any social event.
These funny questions are neither personal nor political, so they won't make anyone uncomfortable. Plus, they tend to lighten the mood and make people smile. Best of all, everyone gets to learn a thing or two!
With this in mind, make sure to check out our list of funny trivia questions below. This way, you will always have a few great prompts up your sleeve to break any awkward silence.
Contents
13 Best Funny Trivia Questions
via: Unsplash / DISRUPTIVO
We bet you've got no time to waste, so let's jump right into the best funny trivia!
1. Ancient Romans Boiled Vinegar and What to Make an Energy Drink?
Show Answer
Answer
Goat poop
More Information
The sports drink of choice of Ancient Roman charioteers was believed improve their performance in the arena.
2. In Tennessee, It's Illegal to Drive If You Are What?
Show Answer
Answer
Asleep
More Information
Sounds reasonable — especially considering that Tennessee law also makes it illegal to catch fish using a lasso.
3. What Was Banned in Indonesia for Stimulating Passion?
Show Answer
Answer
Hula hoops
More Information
In 1958, Japan and Indonesia banned the public use of hula hoops on the grounds of public indecency.
4. Washington Police Officers Get a Half Hour Class in How to What?
Show Answer
Answer
Sit down.
More Information
The employees of the Seattle PD fingerprint unit were required to attend mandatory training on how to use rolling chairs after three people filed compensation claims for injuries sustained after attempting to sit in one.
5. Americans Do What 22 Times a Day?
Show Answer
Answer
Open a fridge.
More Information
This is surprising, considering that Americans eat 20% of all meals in their cars.
via: Pexels / cottonbro
6. What Is Fitted by Argentinian Scientists That Helps Increase Milk Yield?
Show Answer
Answer
False teeth
More Information
Cows' teeth start to show wear after around five years. Dentures help them live longer and healthier lives — and produce more milk.
7. What's Johnny Depp Afraid Of?
Show Answer
Answer
Clowns
More Information
The actor has Coulrophobia or fear of clowns.
8. What's the Main Ingredient in Bombay Duck?
Show Answer
Answer
Fish
More Information
There's no duck in the recipe. The main ingredient is a fish called bummalo.
9. Name Two Countries That Don't Allow Tattoos.
Show Answer
Answer
Iran and Japan
More Information
In addition to tattoos, Iran has outlawed spiky haircuts and sunbeds as signs of “devil worship.” In Japan, tattoos are associated with the yakuza, or members of the country's organized crime syndicates.
10. Which Country Has 6 Villages Called Silly, 12 Called Billy, and 2 Called Pratt?
Show Answer
Answer
France
More Information
They also have a village called Corps-Nuds, meaning “naked body.” And then there's the village of Monteton, or “my nipple.”
via: Unsplash / Alice Triquet
11. What Were the First Ice Hockey Pucks Made Out Of?
Show Answer
Answer
Frozen cow dung.
More Information
However, most people used stones or pieces of wood.
12. In Florida, It's Illegal for Unmarried Women to Do What on Sundays?
Show Answer
Answer
Skydive
More Information
The law is rarely, if ever, enforced.
13. What Establishment Has a Lower Acceptance Rate Than Harvard?
Show Answer
15 Random Funny Trivia Questions
via: Unsplash / Nqobile Vundla
There's nothing like random trivia to make people laugh. So, why not check out our selection of random trivia questions and answers?
14. What Was Ancient Contraception Made From?
Show Answer
Answer
Crocodile dung
More Information
Ancient Egyptian women would mix crocodile dung with sour milk to form a thick dough, which was inserted into the vagina as a sperm barrier.
15. When Held to Ultraviolet Light, What Animal's Urine Glows in the Dark?
Show Answer
Answer
Cat
More Information
While all urine glows under U.V. light because it contains phosphorus, cat urine is particularly bright.
via: Pexels / Tranmautritam
16. Iceland Diverted Roads to Avoid Disturbing Communities of What?
Show Answer
Answer
Elves
More Information
More than half of the country's population believe elves, dwarves, and ghosts exist, so they make sure not to upset them.
17. Catgut Was Normally Made from the Intestines of Which Animal?
Show Answer
Answer
Horses, sheep, and goats.
More Information
No actual cat gut was used.
18. What Fictional Character Is Real According to 25% of Americans?
Show Answer
Answer
Sherlock Holmes
More Information
They are not entirely wrong. Holmes was based on Dr. Joseph Bell, a Scottish surgeon and a pioneer of forensic science.
19. In French Vineyards, It's Illegal to Do What?
Show Answer
Answer
Land a flying saucer.
More Information
The law was enacted in 1954 after people started reporting UFO sightings en masse.
20. What Is Scotland's National Animal?
Show Answer
Answer
Unicorn
More Information
It was first featured on the Scottish royal coat of arms in the 12th century.
via: Unsplash / Wilmer Martinez
21. Which City Has the Largest Greek Population Outside of Greece and Cyprus?
Show Answer
Answer
Melbourne
More Information
According to Australia's 2016 census, the Greek diaspora in Melbourne was 173,598 people.
22. A Group of Ravens Is Known As?
Show Answer
Answer
Unkindness
More Information
Other collective nouns for ravens include “treachery” and “conspiracy.”
23. In Public Places in Florida, What's Illegal to Do If You Are Wearing a Swimsuit?
Show Answer
Answer
Sing
More Information
It's also illegal for women to fall asleep under a hair dryer.
24. What Is the Official Nickname of Texas?
Show Answer
Answer
The Lone Star State
More Information
The nickname is a reminder of the state's past as an independent republic and its struggle for independence from Mexico.
25. In Which Country Was the Caesar Salad Invented?
Show Answer
Answer
Mexico
More Information
The salad was invented by restaurateur Caesar Cardini who ran restaurants in San Diego and Tijuana.
via: Pexels / freestocks.org
26. Who Invented the Word "Vomit"?
Show Answer
Answer
William Shakespeare
More Information
He also came up with “swagger,” “critic,” and “lonely.”
27. Native to the Caribbean, What Sort of Animal Is the Mountain Chicken?
Show Answer
Answer
A frog.
More Information
It's also known as “giant ditch frog.”
28. Why Did Pirates Wear Earrings?
Show Answer
Answer
To improve their eyesight.
More Information
It was a common superstition that the precious metals in earrings had healing properties.
10 Funny Trivia Questions for Adults
via: Unsplash / LinkedIn Sales Navigator
No matter how old we get, we always appreciate a good laugh — which is why trivia questions for adults can come in handy.
29. In Ancient Greece, Throwing an Apple at Someone Was a Declaration of What?
Show Answer
Answer
Love
More Information
According to ancient lore, goddesses Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera fought over who was the fairest of the three. Eventually, they asked the mortal prince Paris of Troy to be the judge of that and throw an apple at the most beautiful goddess (Aphrodite won).
30. The City Council of Chico, California, Set a $500 Fine for Exploding What in the City?
Show Answer
Answer
A nuclear bomb.
More Information
The proposal was scrapped in 1983 due to “international ridicule.”
via: Unsplash / Ilja Nedilko
31. Which Is the Longest Movie Ever Made?
Show Answer
Answer
The Cure for Insomnia' (85 hours running time).
More Information
The 2012 Swedish film follows the production cycle of a pedometer in reverse.
32. In North Carolina, It's Illegal to Do What?
Show Answer
Answer
Sing out of tune.
More Information
The law dates back to the 19th century when a man was fined for singing loudly and out of tune in Lumberton, NC.
33. What's the Hottest Pepper in the World?
Show Answer
34. What Popular Beverage once Contained Cocaine?
Show Answer
Answer
Coca-Cola
More Information
When first launched, Coca-Cola had two key ingredients: cocaine and caffeine.
35. Name Two Countries that Allow Taking a Nap During Work?
Show Answer
Answer
Italy and Spain
More Information
In Spanish, the midday nap is known as a “siesta.”
via: Pexels / Polina Zimmerman
36. When Do Babies Get Their Fingerprints?
Show Answer
Answer
As a fetus 21 weeks after conception.
More Information
Babies also begin hiccuping around that time.
37. Who Is Known as Gambrinous?
Show Answer
Answer
A person who is full of beer.
More Information
The word originates from King Gambrinus, a legendary Flemish king and an unofficial patron saint of beer.
38. Coprastastaphobia Is the Fear of What?
Show Answer
Answer
Constipation
More Information
And “coprophobia” is the fear of feces.
11 Easy Funny Trivia Questions
via: Unsplash / Kaleidico
Sometimes, you just can't be bothered with overly complicated questions and answers. In such cases, easy trivia questions are the way to go.
39. What Bird Has Eyes That Are Bigger Than Its Brain?
Show Answer
Answer
Ostrich
More Information
Ostriches have the largest eyes in the entire animal kingdom!
40. What Reptile Can't Stick Its Tongue Out?
Show Answer
Answer
Crocodile
More Information
Crocodiles have a membrane that holds their tongue in place.
via: Pexels / Kelly Lacy
41. What Are the Only Two Words with Three Consecutive Double Letters?
Show Answer
Answer
Bookkeeper and "Bookkeeping"
More Information
And the word with the most double letters is “yellowwooddoor”. It has been acknowledged as a Scrabble word.
42. What's the Quantity of Beauty Required to Launch One Ship?
Show Answer
Answer
milliHelen
More Information
This humorous unit of measurement is based on Helen of Troy, the “face that launched a thousand ships.”
43. In the U.S.A., Every 12 Seconds Someone Does What in a Holiday Inn?
Show Answer
Answer
Steals a towel.
More Information
That's more than 2.7 million towels per year!
44. John Paul Getty, One of the World's Richest Men, Had What in His House?
Show Answer
Answer
A payphone.
More Information
He also installed dial-locks on all regular telephones in the house and only allowed designated staff members to use them.
45. If You Were to Dig a Hole Through the Center of the Earth Starting from Wellington, New Zealand, Which European Country Would You End Up In?
Show Answer
Answer
Spain
More Information
You can check where you will end up if you dig a hole starting from your city here.
via: Unsplash / Greg Rakozy
46. Which Fruit Originates from China?
Show Answer
Answer
Kiwi
More Information
The first seeds were brought to New Zealand from China at the turn of the 20th century.
47. What Country Do Panama Hats Originate From?
Show Answer
Answer
Ecuador
More Information
People started calling them Panama hats in the 1850s after Ecuadorian hat makers emigrated to Panama, where they managed to sell a lot more hats than in Ecuador.
48. What Is the Color of Aircraft Black Boxes?
Show Answer
Answer
Orange
More Information
The fluorescent color makes them easier to locate after an accident.
49. True or False: You Can Sneeze in Your Sleep.
Show Answer
Answer
FALSE
More Information
To sneeze, your body must be in a state of wakefulness.
15 Hard Funny Trivia Questions
via: Unsplash / You X Ventures
If you are up for a challenge, why don't you have a go at our extra hard trivia questions?
50. What Is the Title of the Invisible Artwork That Actor James Franco Sold for $10,000?
Show Answer
Answer
Fresh Air
More Information
That's right, James Franco makes imagined artwork. Buyers get to keep the title and description card.
via: Pexels / cottonbro
51. What Is the Technical Name for the Fear of Long Words?
Show Answer
Answer
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia.
More Information
A bit of a mouthful, wouldn't you say?
52. In Danish, What Does Svangerskabsforebyggendemiddel Mean?
Show Answer
Answer
Condom
More Information
That's not even the longest Danish word. This honor goes to “speciallægepraksisplanlægningsstabilliseringsperiode.” It means “specialist doctor practice's planning stabilization period.”
53. What Is Composed of 59% Nitrogen, 21% Hydrogen, and 9% Dioxide?
Show Answer
Answer
Fart
More Information
Only about 1% of a fart is made up of hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans, which contain sulfur (which is what makes farts stink).
54. When Did the Celts Celebrate Their New Year?
Show Answer
Answer
November 1.
More Information
This date marked the end of the harvest and summer and the beginning of winter.
55. What Bird Can't Move Its Eyeballs?
Show Answer
Answer
Owls
More Information
Owls have to twist their whole head to look around.
via: Unsplash / Zdeněk Macháček
56. What Are People Who Love Eating Ice Called?
Show Answer
Answer
Pagophagiacs
More Information
The compulsive consumption of ice may indicate iron-deficiency anemia.
57. What Is the Correct Term for a Question Mark Immediately Followed by an Exclamation Mark?
Show Answer
Answer
Interrobang
More Information
There's a name for that?!
58. What Animal Can't Walk Backward?
Show Answer
Answer
Kangaroo
More Information
Kangaroos can't walk; their tail and long feet get in the way. They can only jump forward.
59. What's the Dot on the Small Letter 'i' Called?
Show Answer
60. When the Computer Mouse Was Invented, It Was Called What?
Show Answer
Answer
X-Y position indicator for a display system.
More Information
Luckily, that didn't stick.
via: Pexels / Maria Stewart
61. What Did J. Edgar Hoover Bar People from Walking On?
Show Answer
Answer
His shadow.
More Information
Later in life, Hoover, the first Director of the FBI, also ordered the FBI to research medical discoveries that could prolong (his) life.
62. What's a "Gallybagger," "Mawkin," and "Bwbach"?
Show Answer
Answer
Scarecrows
More Information
No matter what you call it, it's a temporary solution. Over time, birds get used to scarecrows.
63. What's Another Word for Deuterium?
Show Answer
Answer
Heavy water.
More Information
Heavy water contains more hydrogen than regular water and is toxic.
64. Which Bird Is Nicknamed "The Laughing Jackass"?
Show Answer
Answer
The Kookaburra.
More Information
It got this nickname due to their distinctive laughing calls.
9 Fun and Also Funny Trivia Questions
via: Pexels / fauxels
If you want to make people laugh, one of the best ways to go about it is by asking them fun trivia questions.
65. Makeup artist Joanna Balkin Said She Needed 40 Bottles of Sunscreen per Month to Protect What 1990s TV Show's Cast from Sunburns?
Show Answer
Answer
Baywatch
More Information
The actors also used self-tanning lotion and spent the time between takes wrapped in full-length robes and under umbrellas.
via: Unsplash / Aleks Dorohovich
66. What Animal Is Illegal to Own as a Pet in Queensland, Australia?
Show Answer
Answer
Rabbit
More Information
Rabbits are considered pests in Australia and have caused a lot of damage to the local ecosystem after they were brought by settlers in 1859.
67. What Was the First Patented Service Uniform in the U.S.?
Show Answer
Answer
The Playboy Bunny.
More Information
It's registered under trademark number 0762884.
68. Which Celebrity Refused a Dinner Invitation from JFK's White House Because It Was a Hundred Miles Away?
Show Answer
Answer
William Faulkner
More Information
In April 1962, President JFK held a dinner in honor of the U.S. Nobel Prize laureates. Faulkner declined the invitation. He famously said, “That's a long way to go just to eat.”
69. In Which Month Was the October Revolution Celebrated?
Show Answer
Answer
November
More Information
From 1927 to 1990, the former Soviet Union used to celebrate October Revolution Day on November 7.
70. In Georgia, It's Illegal to Do What with a Fork?
Show Answer
Answer
Eat fried chicken.
More Information
In 1961, the city of Gainesville made it illegal to eat fried chicken using anything other than your hands. The law was a publicity stunt.
via: Pexels / Pixabay
71. When Newborn Babies Cry for the First Time, Do They Produce Tears?
Show Answer
Answer
No.
More Information
The ability to produce tears only develops toward the end of the newborn's first month.
72. In Which Country Were Fortune Cookies Invented?
Show Answer
Answer
The U.S.A
More Information
Fortune cookies were invented in San Francisco.
73. What's the Most Common Toilet Paper Color in France?
Show Answer
Answer
Pink
More Information
Did you expect any less from the world's most fashionable country?
9 Funny Trivia for Kids
via: Unsplash / Ben Wicks
We had a section for the adults earlier, so it's only fair that we have some trivia for kids too.
74. In 1907, a Cereal Company Had a Campaign That Offered Free Cereal to Any Woman Who Would Wink at Her Grocer. Which Company Was It?
Show Answer
Answer
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
More Information
Not sure that would fly in this day and age.
75. What Was Mickey Mouse's Original Name?
Show Answer
Answer
Mortimer mouse
More Information
Walt Disney's wife told him Mortimer wasn't a good name and suggested Mickey Mouse.
via: Unsplash / Michele Bergami
76. What Is the Collective Noun for a Group of Unicorns?
Show Answer
Answer
A Blessing.
More Information
Since we're dealing with mythological animals, a group of dragons is called a “thunder.”
77. Which Fish Will Evaporate If Left in the Sun?
Show Answer
Answer
Jelly Fish
More Information
Jellyfish are made up of 98% water.
78. Where Does the Word "Bonfire" Come From?
Show Answer
Answer
Bone and "fire"
More Information
The word originally meant a large, open-air fire where bones were burnt.
79. What Was Walt Disney Afraid Of?
Show Answer
Answer
Mice
More Information
He had to settle for mice as all cuter animals had already been taken as cartoon characters.
80. What Is a Group of Lions Called?
Show Answer
Answer
A pride.
More Information
Lions were traditionally seen as proud and regal, which is why their families were called “prides.”
via: Unsplash / joel herzog
81. What Is Scooby Doo's Full Name?
Show Answer
Answer
Scoobert Doo
More Information
Strangely enough, many people think his real name is Scoobert Doobert.
82. What Is America's National Dish?
Show Answer
Answer
Hamburger
More Information
However, burgers most likely originated from Hamburg, Germany.
11 Funny History Trivia
via: Pexels / Bimal Ranabhat
Now that we have the trivia for kids covered, how about some history trivia?
83. The First Time Someone Bought Real-World Goods with Bitcoins, 10,000 of Them (Worth Over $90 Million Today) Were Exchanged for What?
Show Answer
Answer
Two pizzas.
More Information
The day was May 22, 2010, and the pizzas were a couple of large Papa John's pizzas that cost around $30 at the time.
84. In 1999, What Was Banned from the NSA's Headquarters out of Fear That They Might Repeat National Security Secrets?
Show Answer
Answer
Furbies
More Information
In reality, Furbies couldn't record anything — all their lines had been prerecorded.
85. In 1971, French Riot Police Were Ordered to the Riviera to Deal with What?
Show Answer
Answer
Hundreds of topless women.
More Information
Guess those police officers had seen worse days at work.
via: Unsplash / Randy Colas
86. What Was Eleanor Roosevelt's Maiden Name?
Show Answer
Answer
Eleonor Roosevelt.
More Information
Eleanor Roosevelt and her husband, President F. Roosevelt, were distant relatives.
87. Who Said, "I Am the President of the United States, and I Am Not Going to Eat Any More Broccoli"?
Show Answer
Answer
George Bush
More Information
Apparently, his diet was quite heavy on junk food.
88. Where Did Halloween Originate?
Show Answer
Answer
Ireland
More Information
Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival Samhain. The Celts lived in what is now Ireland, the U.K., and northern France.
89. What Was the Color Used for Baby Boys in 1900s?
Show Answer
Answer
Pink
More Information
And baby girls used to wear blue!
90. How Many Paintings Did Vincent van Gogh Sell in His Lifetime?
Show Answer
via: Unsplash / Jean Carlo Emer
91. How Long Did the 100-Year War Last?
Show Answer
Answer
116 years
More Information
The war between England and France lasted from 1337 to 1453.
92. What Nickname Was Given to Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" after Being Over-Restored in the 1940s?
Show Answer
Answer
The Day Watch.
More Information
Rembrandt had applied multiple layers of varnish that darkened so much that everyone thought the painting depicted a night scene. The varnish was removed in the 1940s, but the name “The Night Watch” stuck.
93. Henry VIII Introduced Which Tax in England in 1535?
Show Answer
Answer
Bear tax
More Information
The King's daughter, Elizabeth I, would also charge every beard of more than two weeks' growth.
9 Funny Thanksgiving Trivia Questions
via: Unsplash / Element5 Digital
Thanksgiving dinners can be awkward, so it's always a good idea to have a few Thanksgiving trivia questions ready to fill any uncomfortable silences.
94. How Can You Tell If a Wild Turkey Is Male or Female?
Show Answer
Answer
By their droppings: J-shaped are from males and spirals are from females
More Information
Who would've thought?
95. What Are Male Turkeys Called?
Show Answer
Answer
Toms
More Information
They are also knowns as “gobblers.”
via: Unsplash / The Digital Marketing Collaboration
96. How Does America's Thanksgiving Parade Conclude?
Show Answer
Answer
With the arrival of Santa Claus.
More Information
The only exception was 1920 when Santa was leading the parade.
97. What's the Day Before Thanksgiving Famous For?
Show Answer
Answer
Highest bar sales.
More Information
It's known as “Blackout Wednesday” and “Drinksgiving.”
98. Three Thousand Years Back, Native Americans Domesticated Turkeys to Use Which Part of Their Bodies?
Show Answer
Answer
Feathers
More Information
They used the feathers to decorate ceremonial clothing.
99. Name the Bird That Is the Main Thanksgiving Course but Was Once Threatened with Extinction.
Show Answer
Answer
Turkey
More Information
By the 1930s, wild turkeys were extinct in 18 states.
100. Which War Inspired Abraham Lincoln to Proclaim Thanksgiving an Annual Holiday?
Show Answer
Answer
The American Civil War.
More Information
On October 3, 1863, Lincoln announced that the nation was to celebrate an official Thanksgiving holiday in gratitude for a victory at Gettysburg.
via: Unsplash / Museums Victoria
101. Which President Was the First to Give a Turkey a Presidential Pardon?
Show Answer
Answer
Ronald Reagan
More Information
Lincoln was the first president to unofficially pardon a turkey. His son had grown fond of a particular bird, and the president was a great animal lover himself.
102. What's the Wobbly Red Flesh on the Beaks of Turkeys Called?
Show Answer
Answer
A snood.
More Information
When male turkeys begin their courtship display, their snoods fill up with blood, elongate, and become brighter.
6 Funny Christmas Trivia Questions
via: Pexels / Elly Fairytale
Next up on the holiday calendar is Christmas — so why don't you check out our Christmas trivia questions?
103. What Christmas Beverage Is Also Known as “Milk Punch?”
Show Answer
Answer
Eggnog
More Information
It's made with whipped egg whites, egg yolks, milk, cream, and sugar.
104. In the Early 1800s, the First Gingerbread Houses Were Reportedly Inspired by What Famous Fairy Tale?
Show Answer
Answer
Hansel and Gretel
More Information
This German fairy tale was collected and published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812. In the story, siblings Hansel and Gretel get lost in the woods and stumble upon a witch's house made of gingerbread and sweets.
105. What Holiday Movie Sequel Includes a Cameo by Donald Trump?
Show Answer
Answer
Home Alone 2
More Information
The scene wasn't meant to be in the movie. However, Trump insisted that a part was written for him in exchange for letting the crew film in his building.
via: Pexels / Martin Lopez
106. What Are the Small Sausages Wrapped in Bacon, a Staple at a British Christmas Dinner?
Show Answer
Answer
Pigs in blankets.
More Information
They are also knowns as “kilted sausages,” “devils on horseback,” and “wiener winks.”
107. As the Clock Chimes Midnight to Ring in the New Year, a Spanish Tradition Involves Eating Twelve of What — One for Each Chime?
Show Answer
Answer
Grapes
More Information
The tradition is at least a century old. Allegedly, grape growers in Alicante had an excellent harvest in 1909 and came up with a creative way to sell the surplus.
108. True or False? Christmas Celebrations Were Banned in England?
Show Answer
Answer
TRUE
More Information
All Christmas celebrations were banned by England's Puritan Parliament in 1644. The ban was not lifted until 1660, and Christmas only became a legal holiday in 1856.
9 Funny Bible Trivia Questions
via: Pexels / Pixabay
Bible trivia questions and answers are a great way to get both children and adults interested in Bible studies.
109. What do Iraelites Wear When Mourning?
Show Answer
Answer
Sackcloth
More Information
Sackcloth also symbolized submission and self-humiliation.
110. Which Country Is the Largest Bible Publisher?
Show Answer
via: Unsplash / Nuno Alberto
111. Which King Had 700 Wives and 300 Concubines?
Show Answer
Answer
Solomon
More Information
The only wife mentioned by name is Naamah the Ammonite, who is the mother of Solomon's successor, Rehoboam.
112. What Was a Major Typo in the Bible Issued by Publisher Robert Baker in the 17th century?
Show Answer
Answer
Though shalt commit adultery.
More Information
The edition was known as the “Wicked Bible.”
113. Eutychus is Mentioned as Being Overcome by Sleep and Falling out a Window. Whose Talking Put the Youth to Sleep?
Show Answer
Answer
Paul
More Information
Paul then rushed downstairs, put his arms around the young man, and assured everyone he was alive.
114. The Book of Judges Records a Warrior Refusing to Fight Without Deborah Coming Along. What Was His Name?
Show Answer
Answer
Barak
More Information
In Hebrew, “Barak” means lighting.
115. Whose Birth's Announcement Made His Parents Laugh?
Show Answer
Answer
Isaac
More Information
Abraham and Sarah, who were both quite old, laughed in disbelief when God told them that they'd have a child. Isaac means “he will laugh.”
116. Which Character Cursed a Group of Boys for Teasing Him?
Show Answer
Answer
Elisha
More Information
Right after Elisha cursed the boys, two bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys.
117. Who Had an Argument with His Donkey?
Show Answer
Answer
Balaam
More Information
Balaam argued with and beat his donkey three times because it wouldn't move. Little did he know, however, that the animal had just seen an angel.
6 Funny Halloween Trivia
via: Pexels / hygor sakai
Last but not least, we've assembled some Halloween trivia to spice up those long October evenings.
118. Which Vegetable Was Initially Used to Make Jack-o-Lanterns?
Show Answer
Answer
Turnip
More Information
According to the old Irish tale, Stingy Jack tricked the devil into rejecting his soul twice. When Jack died, he was unfit for heaven because of his trickery and stinginess, and the devil wouldn't take him to hell either. Instead, he sent Jack to travel through the night for all eternity with only a piece of coal to light the way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip.
119. Which Board Game Outsold Monopoly in 1967?
Show Answer
Answer
Ouija Board
More Information
The name “Ouija” originates from an Egyptian word for “good luck.”
120. What Was Candy Corn Called Originally?
Show Answer
Answer
Chicken Feed
More Information
It came in a box with a rooster on the front.
via: Unsplash / Sarah Gualtieri
121. Which Ailment Did People Believe Could Be Cured by Pumpkins?
Show Answer
Answer
Freckles
More Information
People also thought pumpkins could cure snake bites.
122. What Does "Halloween" Mean?
Show Answer
Answer
Holy night
More Information
The word comes from a Scottish term for All Hallows' Eve.
123. In Ewe Folklore, What Form Can Vampires Take?
Show Answer
Answer
Fireflies
More Information
The Ewe are an ethnic group in Togo and Ghana.
12 Funny 80s Trivia Questions and Answers
via: Unsplash / Felix Rostig
Big hair, Walkmans, and fluorescent pinks: the 80s were truly one of a kind. So, why don't you add a few awesome 80s trivia questions and answers to your quiz night repertoire?
124. Which news network launched on June 1, 1980?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: The Cable News Network (CNN).
More Information
CNN became the first T.V. channel offering 24-hour news coverage.
125. Which First Lady spearheaded the 1980s "Just Say No" campaign?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Nancy Reagan.
More Information
The campaign was part of the infamous "War on Drugs."
126. What 1988 movie gave Julia Roberts her big break and Matt Damon's first speaking line?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Mystica Pizza.
More Information
This rom-com has gained a cult following, so make sure to watch it!
127. What was Whitney Houston's first U.S. #1 single?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: "Saving All My Love for You."
More Information
The song was first featured in Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.'s 1978 album Marilyn & Billy.
128. Frasier was a spin-off from which 1980s T.V. show?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Cheers.
More Information
Cheers was set in a bar named — surprise, surprise — Cheers, where the characters would meet to drink and socialize.
129. Which soft, sculpted dolls that were hugely popular in the 80s were originally called "The Little People"?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Cabbage Patch Kids.
More Information
In 1984 alone, the brand generated $2+ billion in retail sales!
130. Which wrestling event was first staged at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 1985?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: WrestleMania.
More Information
The flagship event was a match between Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, and Jimmy Snuka against Paul Orndorff, Roddy Piper, and Cowboy Bob Orton.
131. CD players first came onto the market in 1982. What does "CD" stand for?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Compact disc.
More Information
The technology was co-developed by Sony and Philips.
132. 1981's bestseller was a book explaining how to solve what puzzle?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: The Rubik's Cube.
More Information
It is the world's top-selling puzzle: as of January 2009, a whopping 350 million Rubik's Cubes had been sold globally!
133. Which home computer, first released in 1982, is the bestselling single computer model ever?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Commodore 64.
More Information
The Commodore 64 sold between 10 and 17 million units.
134. In 1987, who became the first heavyweight to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Bernard Hopkins.
More Information
As of March 2020, the website BoxRec ranked him as the seventh-greatest boxer of all time.
135. Which Nintendo game, first released in 1981, featured the first appearance of Mario?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Donkey Kong.
More Information
The little guy has since appeared in 200+ video games!
11 Funny Animal Trivia Questions
via: Unsplash / Angelina Litvin
Are you an animal lover? Then you'd enjoy our selection of funny animal trivia questions!
136. A snail can sleep for how many years?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Three.
More Information
It does not sleep per se but rather hibernation.
137. For the first few weeks, baby mice feed on what?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Mother's milk.
More Information
Just like all mammals.
138. A group of lions is known as?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: A pride.
More Information
The term stuck because of those animals' regal appearance.
139. How many chambers does a cockroach's heart have?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: 12.
More Information
Humans only have four!
140. Which animal has the highest blood pressure?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: The giraffe.
More Information
It gets even cooler: giraffes also have neck valves that prevent blood from pooling into their skulls when they bend down.
141. Which animal never sleeps?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: The bullfrog.
More Information
Researchers had to electrocute repeatedly a bunch of bullfrogs in the middle of the night to find that out.
142. Which animal doesn't drink water?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: The kangaroo rat.
More Information
These desert-dwellers get all their moisture from their diet.
143. What is a group of young pigs called?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: A drift.
More Information
Also known as a "drove."
144. "Cavy" is another name of which animal?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: The guinea pig.
More Information
They are members of the Caviidae family, which includes other rodents such as maras.
145. How much time does a sloth need to digest food?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Two weeks.
More Information
That's why they chew so slowly!
146. 3% of the ice in the Antarctic Ocean is the urine of what animal?
View Answer
12 Funny Bar Trivia Questions
via: Unsplash / Sam Barber
Getting ready for your bar quiz night? Make sure to stock up on bar trivia questions!
147. Other than water, what is the most consumed beverage?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Tea.
More Information
The 2018 global production hit 5.8 million metric tons!
148. The Munich beer festival is held in which month?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: October.
More Information
That's why it's called Oktoberfest
149. Which author wrote Jurassic Park?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Michael Crichton.
More Information
The novel was published in 1990.
150. How many times has Kim Kardashian been married?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Three.
More Information
Other than Kanye, she has also been married to Damon Thomas and Kris Humphries.
151. Which young artist claimed five Grammys at the 2020 Grammy Awards?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Billie Eilish.
More Information
When we say young, we mean it: she was born in 2001.
152. What is the highest-grossing video game franchise to date?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Mario.
More Information
As of 2019, it had reached $32.4 billion in revenue.
153. In China, if you order "white tea," what do you get?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Boiled water.
More Information
The term dates to the times when poor Chinese people would serve their gusts boiled water because they couldn't afford tea.
154. Who was everyone's first friend on MySpace?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Tom.
More Information
He is Thomas Anderson, one of the platform's co-founders.
155. Who has the most Instagram followers as of June 2020?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Cristiano Ronaldo.
More Information
244.56 million, to be precise.
156. "Pulque" is a beer made from what?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Cactus.
More Information
It is made from fermented agave sap.
157. Who wore a dress made of meat at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Lady Gaga.
More Information
Yep, that was 100% real raw beef.
158. In the human body, what is the hallux?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: The big toe.
More Information
And hallux valgus is the scientific term for bunions!
9 Funny Music Trivia Questions and Answers
via: Unsplash / frankie cordoba
Can you not go a day without listening to your favorite music? We've got some great music trivia questions and answers for you!
159. What is the fastest-selling debut record and bestselling U.K. single in 1996?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: "Spaceman."
More Information
By the band Babylon Zoo.
160. Which Swedish pop group's founding members are Jonas, Jenny, Linn, and Ulf?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Ace of Base.
More Information
The group was founded in 1990.
161. Which rap group was totally crossed out?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Kris Kross.
More Information
Didn't see that one coming, did you?
162. Who is the main vocalist of Westlife?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Shane Filan.
More Information
Fun fact: the group has its origins in the school production of Grease.
163. What was the title of Shaggy's 1993 hit song?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: "Oh Carolina."
More Information
The original is a 1958 John Folkes song.
164. Who was the original Foxy Brown?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Pam Grier.<
More Information
The movie was confiscated in the U.K. under the Obscene Publications Act.
165. What was Silverchair originally called?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: The Innocent Criminals.
More Information
Also known as The George Costanza Trio and Short Elvis.
166. Which rap remake was sung by a grandma in The Wedding Singer?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: "Rapper's Delight."
More Information
Ellen Albertini Dow, the singing grandma, passed away in 2015 at age 101.
167. Which female singer wrote a book called SEX?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Madonna.
More Information
Who else?
11 Funny Movie Trivia Questions
via: Pexels / Ketut Subiyanto
For all you movie buffs out there, we have an awesome selection of movie trivia questions!
168. Who was the only non-Jedi in the original Star Wars trilogy to use a lightsaber?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Han Solo.
More Information
He was that badass!
169. How many languages can C-3PO speak in Star Wars?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: 6 million.
More Information
He also knew all about intergalactic etiquette and customs.
170. Who was the first actress to win an Academy Award?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Janet Gaynor.
More Information
She took home three Oscars for her roles in 7th Heaven (1927), Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927), and Street Angel (1928).
171. Which plant was Uma Turman's character named after in Batman &Robin?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Poison ivy.
More Information
The former-botanist-turned-eco-terrorist is half-human, half-pant.
172. What is Indiana Jones's favorite weapon?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Whip.
More Information
The character became fascinated with it after he saw a circus whip-act as a child.
173. How many remakes does A Star Is Born has?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Four.
More Information
In addition to the 2018 adaptation starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, there are 1951, 1954, and 1976 versions.
174. In Rocky, what are Rocky's pet turtles' names?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Cuff and Link.
More Information
Fun fact: those turtles are still alive.
175. What is the first animal seen in The Lion King?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: Rhinoceros.
More Information
Did you know that the rhino's closest living relatives are horses and zebras?
176. Who was the first character to die in Psycho 3?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: A nun.
More Information
She was stabbed multiple times.
177. In The Breakfast Club, why is Bender in detention?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: He pulled a false fire alarm.
More Information
Portrayed by Judd Nelson, he is the antihero of the movie.
178. How long did Forrest run in Forrest Gump?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours.
More Information
He ran for "no particular reason."
179. In Back to the Future, what type of car is the time machine?
View Answer
Answer
Answer: DeLorean.
More Information
To time-travel, it requires 1.21 gigawatts of power and has to move at 88 mph.
5 funny trivia questions for teens
via: Pexels / Ronê Ferreira
Creating a quiz that includes trivia questions for teens can seem difficult, but it's made much easier when you include funny questions. These not only allow the contestants to pit their wits against each other, but they allow for laughs and amusement as the quiz is completed.
180. Which cricketer was offered the throne of Albania?
View Answer
Answer
C.B.Fry
More Information
It was reported that he was an heir to the throne but he turned it down.
181. Which part of his body did Charlie Chaplin insure?
View Answer
Answer
His feet
More Information
He insured his feet for $150,000 which was a lot of money in the 1930s.
182. What is Mia’s full name in The Princess Diaries?
View Answer
Answer
Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo
More Information
In the book, Amelia finds out she is to become the queen of Genovia.
183. What is the old fashioned name for tomato?
View Answer
Answer
Love apple
More Information
The French used to call tomatoes pomme d'amour which means love apple.
184. Paddington Bear belongs to which country?
View Answer
Answer
Peru
More Information
It's said that he is from Darkest Peru and this country is home to Spectacled Bears.
6 funny pop culture trivia
via: Pexels / Laura Stanley
Pop culture trivia questions can be answered by anyone, but they're especially loved by young people. When you ask funny pop culture questions, everyone can have a guess and get involved. Are you planning a quiz night with people of all ages? These funny questions will add a few laughs into the mix.
185. Which pop star burnt down her home gym with candles?
View Answer
Answer
Britney Spears
More Information
She burnt it down with two candles in 2019.
186. What was the very first music video played on MTV?
View Answer
Answer
Video Killed the Radio Star
More Information
The first broadcast day for the channel was in 1981.
187. How many times was Elizabeth Taylor married?
View Answer
Answer
eight
More Information
She first married in 1950 and married her final husband in 1991. She was married to Richard Burton twice for a total of 11 years.
188. Who was Kim Kardashian’s second husband?
View Answer
Answer
Kris Humphries
More Information
They were married for just 72 days before Kardashian filed for divorce.
189. What was Destiny's Child originally called?
View Answer
Answer
Girl's Tyme
More Information
The group changed its name to Destiny's Child in 1996.
190. What was the original color of Elvis Presley’s hair?
View Answer
Answer
Blonde
More Information
His hair naturally darkened but he dyed it to get the iconic black colour.
5 funny useless trivia
via: Pexels / Mental Health America (MHA)
If you have a few spaces in the quiz you're creating, you can fill them with useless trivia questions. The answers to these questions can be known by people of all ages, so everyone is on a level playing field. The answers to these questions are fun facts to know, but they might not come up in normal conversation as they are a little out of the ordinary.
191. Who voiced Yoda and Miss Piggy?
View Answer
Answer
Frank Oz
More Information
He voiced these two very different characters as well as working with the puppets of Sesame Street.
192. What is the honorary colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian King's Guard?
View Answer
Answer
Sir Nils Olav the penguin
More Information
Although he is a colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian King's Guard, he lives in Edinburgh Zoo in the UK. The tradition began the 1970s and three penguins have held the title so far.
193. Where do otters store their favorite rock?
View Answer
Answer
under their arm
More Information
Otters use rocks as tools to help them eat their food.
194. Ian Fleming thought that this spy name was the most boring name possible.
View Answer
195. What don't platypus and echidna have?
View Answer
Answer
Stomachs
More Information
The esophagus and intestine are directly connected in these animals.
196. What marsupials poop cubes?
View Answer
Answer
Wombats
More Information
The poop is cube-shaped to stop it rolling away and wombats can pass up to 100 cubes per day.
197. Other than fingerprints, what's unique about humans?
View Answer
Answer
Tongue print
More Information
Tongue prints are much harder to police to collect than fingerprints.
5 funny cartoon trivia
via: Unsplash / Alison Wang
Most people have either watched cartoons in their lifetime or they still watch cartoons. The only thing better than cartoon trivia is funny cartoon trivia, with the answers to these questions being very amusing. You might think that you know everything there is to know about cartoons, but both you and the participants of your quiz are likely to be very surprised by the answers to some of these cartoon-based questions.
198. What did anime use to be called?
View Answer
Answer
Japanimation
More Information
This word was commonly used until the term anime became more popular.
199. Slowpoke Rodriguez is the cousin of which cartoon mouse?
View Answer
Answer
Speedy Gonzales
More Information
He is the slowest mouse in Mexico and is sometimes called Tranquilino in Spanish.
200. Originally, what color was Tweety Bird?
View Answer
Answer
Pink
More Information
He was originally naked as he was supposed to be a baby bird rather than a pet canary.
201. What movie was almost called The Lady and the Bozo?
View Answer
Answer
The Lady and the Tramp
More Information
Tramp was also almost called Rags and Mutt before Walt Disney decided on Bozo.
202. Who is the quietest Disney princess?
View Answer
Answer
Aurora
More Information
Aurora is the quietest princess because she barely speaks in Sleeping Beauty. She has less than 20 lines in the whole movie and was onscreen for only 18 minutes.
Funny Trivia Questions Video
Downloadable and Printable List of Funny Trivia Questions
Here is a downloadable and printable list of funny trivia questions (right click the image and select Save Image As...):
via: Mantelligence
How to Pick the Best Funny Trivia Questions
via: Pexels / fauxels
When it comes to choosing the best funny trivia questions, there a few things to keep in mind.
1. Keep It Lighthearted
via: Pexels / Elle Hughes
The first rule of ice breaker questions is to always keep them fun, entertaining, and not too graphic. You may have great trivia on World War II, the Holocaust, or the Black Death, but it's generally best to keep that to yourself or for more serious conversations.
2. Don't Get Too Nerdy
via: Pexels / Andrea Piacquadio
Use figures, numbers, and complex scientific terms sparingly. The average person attending a social event is not likely to be interested in trivia about Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
3. Know Your Facts
via: Unsplash / Clay Banks
Your trivia is not going to impress anyone if it's just plain wrong (and people call your bluff). So, make sure to double-check your facts using credible sources in advance.
More Awesome Ice Breaker Games and Questions to Ask
Hungry for more?
- If you've had enough trivia for one day, why don't you check out our truth or dare questions?
- We also have an excellent selection of fun icebreaker games.
- For more sample questions, read our would you rather questions.
- While you are at it, make sure to also browse through our list of most likely to questions.
- Last but definitely not least, give our never have I ever prompts a try. These make for great laughs!
In Conclusion
We hope that you enjoyed our funny trivia questions. Random facts make for some of the best ice breaker questions and most original questions to ask people. After all, who doesn't like funny questions?
