Everyday Trivia Quiz

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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. Which day of the week is named after the Germanic/Norse goddess Frigg?

    • A. Tuesday
    • B. Wednesday
    • C. Thursday
    • D. Friday
  2. The globally recognized symbol of the pharmaceutical profession, the Bowl of Hygieia, features a chalice with what specific animal wrapped around its stem?

    • A. A winged horse
    • B. A spider
    • C. A lion
    • D. A serpent
  3. What is the most common blood type among the human population worldwide?

    • A. A+
    • B. B-
    • C. O+
    • D. AB+
  4. What is the term for the white, crescent-shaped area at the base of a human fingernail?

    • A. Cuticle
    • B. Matrix
    • C. Lunula
    • D. Hyponychium
  5. What is the traditional gift for a couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary?

    • A. Gold
    • B. Silver
    • C. Diamond
    • D. Pearl
  6. What color is traditionally associated with 'Sapphire' as a gemstone, although it can occur in many hues?

    • A. Red
    • B. Green
    • C. Blue
    • D. Yellow
  7. In the English alphabet, what is the official typographic term for the small dot hovering above the lowercase letters "i" and "j"?

    • A. Jot
    • B. Glyph
    • C. Tittle
    • D. Umlaut
  8. How many yards are in a single 'mile'?

    • A. 1,000 yards
    • B. 1,500 yards
    • C. 1,760 yards
    • D. 2,000 yards
  9. Which of the following numbers of months in a standard calendar year have exactly 31 days?

    • A. 5
    • B. 6
    • C. 7
    • D. 8
  10. Which of the following is the standard height of a regulation basketball hoop from the floor?

    • A. 8 feet
    • B. 9 feet
    • C. 10 feet
    • D. 12 feet
  11. In a standard deck of cards, which of the four Queens is the only one who holds a flower?

    • A. Queen of Spades
    • B. Queen of Hearts
    • C. Queen of Clubs
    • D. Queen of Diamonds
  12. What is the common term for the fear of spiders?

    • A. Acrophobia
    • B. Arachnophobia
    • C. Ophidiophobia
    • D. Cynophobia
  13. In the game of Billiards/Pool, what is the color of the 8-ball?

    • A. Red
    • B. Black
    • C. Yellow
    • D. Blue
  14. In the United States, which coin features the profile of Abraham Lincoln and the image of the Lincoln Memorial on the back (pre-2009)?

    • A. Nickel
    • B. Dime
    • C. Quarter
    • D. Penny
  15. How many strings are on a standard acoustic or electric guitar?

    • A. 4
    • B. 5
    • C. 6
    • D. 12
  16. What is the specific linguistic term for a word, phrase, or number that reads the same backward as forward?

    • A. Anagram
    • B. Palindrome
    • C. Pangram
    • D. Oxymoron
  17. In the United States, how many stars were on the national flag immediately before the current 50-star version was adopted in 1960?

    • A. 48
    • B. 49
    • C. 50
    • D. 51
  18. What is the standard measurement of a 'hand' when used to determine the height of a horse?

    • A. 3 inches
    • B. 4 inches
    • C. 5 inches
    • D. 6 inches
  19. A 'Gross' is a unit of measurement that represents how many items?

    • A. 100
    • B. 120
    • C. 144
    • D. 150
  20. The iconic logo of which luxury sports car manufacturer features a black prancing horse on a yellow shield?

    • A. Porsche
    • B. Lamborghini
    • C. Maserati
    • D. Ferrari