Everyday Trivia Quiz

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20 questions · 30 min timer · Results at the end

Some of the most interesting things we learn don't come from textbooks they come from the little facts that make us stop and say, "I never knew that!" Everyday trivia is full of su...

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All 20 questions in this Everyday Trivia quiz
  1. What is the term for the piece of wood that holds the graphite in a pencil together?

    • A. Core
    • B. Stave
    • C. Shaft
    • D. Slat
  2. What is the traditional gift for a couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary?

    • A. Gold
    • B. Silver
    • C. Diamond
    • D. Pearl
  3. What was the original purpose of the 'pinky' finger notch found on many early 20th-century fountain pens?

    • A. To aid in ink filling
    • B. To prevent the pen from rolling
    • C. To improve grip for left-handed writers
    • D. To serve as a clip for pockets
  4. What is the most common blood type among the human population worldwide?

    • A. A+
    • B. B-
    • C. O+
    • D. AB+
  5. Which of the following numbers of months in a standard calendar year have exactly 31 days?

    • A. 5
    • B. 6
    • C. 7
    • D. 8
  6. In common parlance, which fruit is often used to describe something that is a 'disappointment' or 'flawed' (especially a car)?

    • A. Orange
    • B. Lemon
    • C. Apple
    • D. Grape
  7. Which fruit is the only one that has its seeds on the outside?

    • A. Raspberry
    • B. Blueberry
    • C. Strawberry
    • D. Pomegranate
  8. In the game of Scrabble, which two letters are worth the highest value of 10 points each?

    • A. X and Z
    • B. Q and Z
    • C. J and Q
    • D. K and Q
  9. Which of the following colors is NOT found in the traditional five-ring logo of the Olympic Games?

    • A. Yellow
    • B. Green
    • C. Purple
    • D. Black
  10. Which of these numbers is represented by the Roman numeral 'L'?

    • A. 50
    • B. 100
    • C. 500
    • D. 1000
  11. How many calories are traditionally estimated to be in one gram of pure fat?

    • A. 4
    • B. 7
    • C. 9
    • D. 12
  12. What color is a mirror, according to physics and the way it reflects light?

    • A. Silver
    • B. White
    • C. Green
    • D. Blue
  13. The tech giant Google derives its name from a misspelling of the mathematical term "Googol." What exactly is a googol?

    • A. The number 1 followed by 100 zeros
    • B. A shape with infinite sides
    • C. The speed of light in a vacuum
    • D. An equation with no solution
  14. In the United States, what is the maximum number of years a President can serve according to the 22nd Amendment?

    • A. 4
    • B. 8
    • C. 10
    • D. 12
  15. Which common household item was originally marketed as 'The Slinky' in 1945?

    • A. A metal spring toy
    • B. A vacuum cleaner
    • C. A type of hair curler
    • D. A foldable chair
  16. In North America, what is the standard voltage provided by a regular wall outlet in a home?

    • A. 110-120V
    • B. 220-240V
    • C. 50-60V
    • D. 440V
  17. What is the common name for the symbol '&'?

    • A. Octothorpe
    • B. Ampersand
    • C. Caret
    • D. Tilde
  18. The 'Ag' symbol on the periodic table represents which metal commonly used in jewelry and coins?

    • A. Gold
    • B. Silver
    • C. Aluminum
    • D. Platinum
  19. What is the maximum number of years a standard U.S. passport is valid for an adult?

    • A. 5 years
    • B. 10 years
    • C. 15 years
    • D. 20 years
  20. In North America, what is the standard height for a doorknob from the floor?

    • A. 30 inches
    • B. 36 inches
    • C. 42 inches
    • D. 48 inches