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
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The abbreviation 'A.M.' used in timekeeping stands for which Latin phrase?
- A. After Midday
- B. Ante Meridiem
- C. Ad Meridiem
- D. Alpha Meridiem
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What is the official meaning of the 'S.O.S.' distress signal used in Morse code?
- A. Save Our Ship
- B. Save Our Souls
- C. Stop Other Signals
- D. It has no specific meaning
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Which part of the human eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters?
- A. Cornea
- B. Retina
- C. Iris
- D. Lens
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A 'Gross' is a unit of measurement that represents how many items?
- A. 100
- B. 120
- C. 144
- D. 150
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What is the name of the ubiquitous household lubricating spray whose name literally stands for "Water Displacement, 40th formula"?
- A. WD-40
- B. PB Blaster
- C. Liquid Wrench
- D. 3-IN-ONE
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What is the common name for the 'perforated' holes on the side of early computer paper?
- A. Sprocket holes
- B. Chads
- C. Tractor feeds
- D. Perfs
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A 'Fortnight' is a common term used in British English to describe a period of how many days?
- A. 7
- B. 10
- C. 14
- D. 21
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What does the 'ZIP' in 'ZIP code' stand for in the United States postal system?
- A. Zonal Index Program
- B. Zone Improvement Plan
- C. Zero Internal Processing
- D. Zonal International Postage
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What is the sum of the numbers on opposite sides of a standard six-sided die?
- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 7
- D. 8
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In music, what is the term for the symbol that indicates the pitch of written notes?
- A. Tempo
- B. Clef
- C. Staff
- D. Sharp
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How many teaspoons are equivalent to one standard tablespoon?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
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Which of the following materials is the primary component of most modern credit and debit cards?
- A. Polycarbonate
- B. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- C. Aluminum
- D. Graphite
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What is the most common blood type among the human population worldwide?
- A. A+
- B. B-
- C. O+
- D. AB+
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What is the name of the 'symbol' used in a hashtag (#)?
- A. Ampersand
- B. Octothorpe
- C. Asterisk
- D. Tilde
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Which common office supply was originally called the 'Fay Patent' and was intended to hold fabric together?
- A. Stapler
- B. Paper Clip
- C. Tape
- D. Binder Clip
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A standard modern piano has how many total keys, including both white and black?
- A. 76
- B. 84
- C. 88
- D. 92
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Which common office fastener was originally patented under the name 'Paper-Binder' in 1867?
- A. Staple
- B. Paper Clip
- C. Binder Clip
- D. Thumbtack
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Which common household spice is actually a 'fruit' and was so valuable in the Middle Ages it was used as currency?
- A. Cinnamon
- B. Black Pepper
- C. Ginger
- D. Nutmeg
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What is the common name for the symbol '&'?
- A. Octothorpe
- B. Ampersand
- C. Caret
- D. Tilde
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In the United States, which month is 'Tax Day' traditionally observed (unless it falls on a weekend)?
- A. March
- B. April
- C. May
- D. June