Everyday Trivia Quiz

Everyday Trivia · Hard

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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 13 questions in this Everyday Trivia quiz

What is the formal, scientific term for the study of flags and their symbolism?
- A. Numismatics
- B. Philately
- C. Vexillology
- D. Heraldry
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
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
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
How many keys are on a standard computer keyboard (ANSI layout) in the United States?
- A. 101
- B. 104
- C. 108
- D. 112
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
Which common laundry product was originally marketed under the name 'Magic Water' in the late 19th century?
- A. Bleach
- B. Starch
- C. Fabric Softener
- D. Detergent
In a standard deck of 52 playing cards, which suit is the only one where the King is shown in profile?
- A. Hearts
- B. Spades
- C. Clubs
- D. Diamonds
The standard 'A4' paper size, used in most of the world except North America, measures how many millimeters?
- A. 210 x 297
- B. 216 x 279
- C. 148 x 210
- D. 297 x 420
What is the name for the 'grassy' sound produced when you rub two fingers together near your ear?
- A. Susurrus
- B. Frou-frou
- C. Phosphene
- D. Paresthesia
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
Which common laundry item was originally made from the blubber of whales before the transition to synthetic alternatives?
- A. Fabric Softener
- B. Detergent
- C. Bleach
- D. Starch
What color is a mirror, according to physics and the way it reflects light?
- A. Silver
- B. White
- C. Green
- D. Blue

Everyday Trivia Quiz

Everyday Trivia · Hard

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What is the formal, scientific term for the study of flags and their symbolism?

In the United States, how many stars were on the national flag immediately before the current 50-star version was adopted in 1960?

What is the term for the piece of wood that holds the graphite in a pencil together?

In the English alphabet, what is the official typographic term for the small dot hovering above the lowercase letters "i" and "j"?

How many keys are on a standard computer keyboard (ANSI layout) in the United States?

In a standard deck of cards, which of the four Queens is the only one who holds a flower?

Which common laundry product was originally marketed under the name 'Magic Water' in the late 19th century?

In a standard deck of 52 playing cards, which suit is the only one where the King is shown in profile?

The standard 'A4' paper size, used in most of the world except North America, measures how many millimeters?

What is the name for the 'grassy' sound produced when you rub two fingers together near your ear?

What was the original purpose of the 'pinky' finger notch found on many early 20th-century fountain pens?

Which common laundry item was originally made from the blubber of whales before the transition to synthetic alternatives?

What color is a mirror, according to physics and the way it reflects light?