In Japan, which of these is considered good luck?

Having a sumo wrestler make your baby cry

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Questions 115

Answers

1
How much did the most expensive hot dog cost?
$169
$1500
$152
$306
2
Where does the name, "Wendy" come from?
Peter Pan
Harry Potter
The Bible
Huckleberry Finn
3
Which of these was invented first?
Match
Cigarette lighter
4
In South Dakota, it is illegal to sleep where?
A cheese factory
A brewery
A bistro
A sugar refinery
5
Which King George could not speak English?
King George II
King George I
King George III
King George IV
6
In New York, approximately how many people are bitten by other humans every year?
10,000
5,000
1,600
2,400
7
When is a broken clock right?
All the time.
Twice a day.
Once a day.
Twice a week.
8
Which of these is occasionally used to play certain kinds of Jamaican music?
Laundry basket
Cheese grater
Salt shaker
Chopsticks
9
Which of the following is an instrument?
Mustard
Watermelon
Horseradish
Mayonnaise
10
How fast is a jiffy?
1/100th of a second
1.5 seconds
1/5th of a second
1/1000th of a second
11
How many grooves does a quarter have on its edges?
0
224
503
119
12
In which key do toilets flush?
A sharp
E flat
D
B sharp
13
Penguins can convert saltwater to freshwater.
False
True
14
Termites eat wood twice as fast when listening to what kind of music?
Dubstep
Rap
Swing jazz
Heavy metal
15
How many times more likely are men to be struck by lightning than women?
10 times
6 times
4 times
2 times
16
Which of these was banned in Japan?
Dancing
Jump rope
Jogging
Yelling
17
In 2003, the United States government spent $2,000,000 researching what?
Apples
Pickles
Potatoes
Legumes
18
When was the lifeboat patented?
1492
1945
1675
1845
19
In Arizona, where is it illegal for donkeys to sleep?
A bathtub
A closet
A boat
A bed
20
How much garbage does Disney World generate each day?
150,000 pounds
200,000 pounds
120,000 pounds
1,000,000 pounds
21
Which color attracts mosquitoes the most?
Blue
Yellow
Red
Brown
22
What are the odds of being killed by falling out of bed?
1 in 1 million
1 in 7 million
9 in 10
1 in 2 million
23
When did Erika Eiffel marry the Eiffel Tower?
2005
2007
2009
1942
24
What is the most shoplifted book in the world?
The Bible
Mein Kampf
Harry Potter
The Guinness Book of World Records
25
In ancient Rome, being born with which characteristic was seen as a sign of leadership?
Blonde hair
Green skin
Crooked nose
Blue eyes
26
According to Hammurabi's code, bartenders who watered down beer were punished by _____.
Enslavement
Excommunication
Execution
Exile
27
Elephants can jump higher than most other animals.
False
True
28
In Japan, which of these is considered good luck?
Having a sumo wrestler make your baby cry
Licking your elbow
Smashing a mirror
Farting in public
29
How many Whoppers are sold each day?
6.5 million
8.9 billion
4.6 million
5.3 million
30
In Rhode Island, biting off someone's limb will result in how many years in prison?
1 to 20
Life sentence
5 to 6
2 to 70
31
Who holds the Guinness world record for the most pineapples sold in one hour at a single store?
Walmart
Kroger
Nobody
Meijer's
32
In what year was the largest snowflake recorded?
1887
1492
1976
2005
33
Cows kill more people than sharks do.
False
True
34
Smelling which fruits can help you lose weight?
Pears and oranges
Green apples and tomatoes
Green apples and bananas
Bananas and strawberries
35
What is the dot over a lower-case i called?
A dot
A tittle
A bullet
A looge
36
Which would last longer, a human or a McDonald's burger?
Human
McDonald's burger
37
Real diamonds can be made from which substance?
Mayonnaise
Jam
Ketchup
Peanut butter
38
How many people are known to have been killed by tipping vending machines?
15
500
4
60
39
How old was the oldest pig in the world?
68 years
112 years
48 years
56 years
40
What is Smokey the Bear's zip code?
20252
45923
38675
20776
41
Virginia expands further west than West Virginia.
False
True
42
Which country has the most English speakers?
China
United States
Germany
Brazil
43
A group of officers is called a mess.
False
True
44
In North Dakota, it is illegal to lie down and fall asleep _______.
While wearing shoes
In a sweatshirt
On top of a refrigerator outdoors
On a couch
45
Banging your head against a wall burns how many calories?
10 per hour
150 per hour
150 per minute
60 per minute
46
Rats can't vomit.
True
False
47
How fast is a sneeze?
1000 mph
80 mph
100 mph
20 mph
48
Which of the following was accused during the Salem Witch Trials?
Dorcas Hoar
Donald Trump
Ariana Williams
Chris Kringle
49
In his largest lawsuit, how many defendants did Jonathan Lee Riches sue?
904
261
612
783
50
In Idaho, it is illegal to give one's sweetheart a box of chocolates weighing more than _____.
25 pounds
5 pounds
40 pounds
50 pounds
51
Which is the most productive day of the week?
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Sunday
52
What is a group of frogs called?
A mafia
A mob
An empire
An army
53
In which state are mustaches illegal if the individual habitually kisses other people?
Ohio
Arizona
Indiana
Wyoming
54
What is phobatrivaphobia?
Fear of the Sun
Fear of phobias
Fear of trivia about phobias
Fear of everything
55
Which of the following adjectives apply to nondairy creamer?
Dairy
Corrosive
Flammable
Explosive
56
Which of these is illegal in Utah?
Picking raspberries
Placing manure out in the open
Not drinking milk
Licking doorknobs
57
In what state is it illegal to own an exploding golf ball?
Colorado
Kentucky
Florida
Massachusetts
58
How old is the oldest piece of chewing gum?
6,000,000 years
9,000 years
10 years
100 years
59
Mel Gibson, the voice of Bugs Bunny, is allergic to carrots.
True
False
60
How wide was the largest snowflake ever recorded?
15 centimeters
15 feet
150 centimeters
15 inches
61
In Minnesota, crossing state lines with a _____ on one's head is illegal.
Mongoose
Hat
Cup
Duck
62
Animals will eat other animals that were struck by lightning.
False
True
63
What is panophobia?
Fear of the dark
Fear of everything
Fear of pans
Fear of bread
64
Hot and cold water sound different when being poured.
False
True
65
During what year in France was a pig hanged for the murder of a child?
2018
1776
1386
1492
66
In which state is it illegal to wrestle bears?
Ohio
Oklahoma
Virginia
Alabama
67
How fast does pain travel through the body?
690 feet per second
350 feet per second
1000 feet per second
600 feet per second
68
What percentage of adults believe that aliens are hiding on Earth under disguises?
100%
30%
60%
20%
69
Why did pirates wear earrings?
They believed it made them more tolerant to alcohol.
They believed it helped their eyesight.
They believed it helped them fight.
They believed it helped them swim.
70
How many grooves does a dime have on its edges?
118
326
119
739
71
Under what circumstance is it illegal to wear a fake mustache in Alabama?
If it smells like chicken.
If it is brightly colored.
If it makes a baby cry.
If it causes laughter in church.
72
Which of the following can a small airplane do?
Exit Earth's atmosphere
Hover
Fly backwards
Run for President
73
In which state is it illegal to drive with an uncaged bear?
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ohio
Mississippi
74
In what country was Minecraft banned for being too violent?
Yemen
Turkey
The United States
Canada
75
In which country is it legal to marry a dead person?
France
United States
Germany
India
76
Collectively, how many known King Georges were there in history?
50
35
60
4
77
Which word has the most definitions in the English language?
Is
Set
Definition
To
78
What color would Coca-Cola be without coloring?
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
79
Which superhero shares a name with a town in Turkey?
Aquaman
Flash
Batman
Superman
80
In Connecticut, a pickle cannot be legally considered a pickle if it does not ______.
Roll
Burn
Bounce
Fly
81
In which of the following countries is it legal to marry a dog?
United States
China
Ukraine
India
82
What is Captain Crunch's full name?
Marco Columbus Crunch
John Cena
Horatio Magellan Crunch
Ferdinand Vespucci Crunch
83
In what state is it illegal to harass Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or any other undiscovered subspecies?
Washington
Florida
California
Alaska
84
Which book holds the world record for being the most stolen book from public libraries?
The Bible
Mein Kampf
Harry Potter
The Guinness Book of World Records
85
Which animal is frequently used by the Iraqi military to launch missiles?
Ox
Donkey
Camel
Horse
86
What is the term for the fear of the Pope?
Popophobia
Papaphobia
Catholiphobia
Pedophobia
87
There are many clocks in Las Vegas casinos.
True
False
88
How many noses do slugs have?
2
3
4
1
89
How many newborns are given to the wrong parents daily?
12
56
10
263
90
How many PB&J sandwiches does the average child eat before graduating high school?
6,000
2,000
1,500
100,000
91
What is phobophobia?
Fear of phobias
Fear of everything
Fear of the dark
Fear of the Sun
92
In West Virginia, which of the following is illegal?
Whistling underwater
Keeping ice cream in your back pocket on a Sunday
Dancing
Wearing blue
93
The average person walks the equivalent of 5 times around the world.
True
False
94
According to his business card, what profession was Al Capone in?
Police officer
Fast food worker
Baker
Used furniture dealer
95
How many left-handed people are killed annually by trying to use right-handed products?
650
2500
15
5000
96
Coconut water can be used as _____.
Laxatives
Motor oil
Blood plasma
Lymph
97
Which of these is the name of a city on every civilized continent?
Rome
Constantinople
Batman
New York City
98
"Colgate" is Spanish for ________.
Teeth
Clean
Go hang yourself
Toothpaste
99
Which will fly further, a microwaved baseball or a frozen one?
Microwaved baseball
Frozen baseball
100
How much of a jellyfish is water?
95%
75%
90%
80%
101
What was the original name for a "butterfly"?
Colored wing
Butterflit
Flybutter
Flutterby
102
On average, how many people are killed by coconuts each year?
60
120
150
9000
103
What is odontophobia?
Fear of chickens
Fear of being watched by a duck
Fear of clowns
Fear of teeth
104
In 1993, the United States government spend $277,000 researching what?
Corn
Potatoes
Pickles
Tomatoes
105
In Arizona, it is illegal to hunt which animal?
Mountain lion
Deer
Elephant
Camel
106
Statistically, which crime does not increase during a full moon?
Abduction
Rape
Murder
Theft
107
Between a glass ball and a rubber ball, which would bounce higher?
Glass ball
Rubber ball
108
The United States has never lost a war when donkeys were involved.
False
True
109
It is physically impossible for a pig to do what?
Commit murder
Run
Look to the sky
Jump
110
In Shanghai, China, which color car is illegal to own?
Blue
Black
Red
Neon yellow
111
What is cherophobia?
Fear of spiders
Fear of fun
Fear of heights
Fear of doors
112
What is the percentage of people who can lick their elbow?
10%
99%
1%
62%
113
In Quitman, Georgia, chickens cannot legally do what?
Cross the road
Be contained
Eat more than 20 pounds of food per day
Reproduce
114
What is clinophobia?
Fear of beds
Fear of the Sun
Fear of fear
Fear of clowns
115
What is anatidaephobia?
Fear of crabs
Fear of everything
Fear of clowns
Fear that a duck is watching you somehow, somewhere

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True Facts

115 termsStudBud Administration127 plays

A quiz to introduce people to the stranger truths of the world we live in. (Best played with shuffled questions and answers)

Flashcards115 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 115

Answers

1
How much did the most expensive hot dog cost?
$169
$1500
$152
$306
2
Where does the name, "Wendy" come from?
Peter Pan
Harry Potter
The Bible
Huckleberry Finn
3
Which of these was invented first?
Match
Cigarette lighter
4
In South Dakota, it is illegal to sleep where?
A cheese factory
A brewery
A bistro
A sugar refinery
5
Which King George could not speak English?
King George II
King George I
King George III
King George IV
6
In New York, approximately how many people are bitten by other humans every year?
10,000
5,000
1,600
2,400
7
When is a broken clock right?
All the time.
Twice a day.
Once a day.
Twice a week.
8
Which of these is occasionally used to play certain kinds of Jamaican music?
Laundry basket
Cheese grater
Salt shaker
Chopsticks
9
Which of the following is an instrument?
Mustard
Watermelon
Horseradish
Mayonnaise
10
How fast is a jiffy?
1/100th of a second
1.5 seconds
1/5th of a second
1/1000th of a second
11
How many grooves does a quarter have on its edges?
0
224
503
119
12
In which key do toilets flush?
A sharp
E flat
D
B sharp
13
Penguins can convert saltwater to freshwater.
False
True
14
Termites eat wood twice as fast when listening to what kind of music?
Dubstep
Rap
Swing jazz
Heavy metal
15
How many times more likely are men to be struck by lightning than women?
10 times
6 times
4 times
2 times
16
Which of these was banned in Japan?
Dancing
Jump rope
Jogging
Yelling
17
In 2003, the United States government spent $2,000,000 researching what?
Apples
Pickles
Potatoes
Legumes
18
When was the lifeboat patented?
1492
1945
1675
1845
19
In Arizona, where is it illegal for donkeys to sleep?
A bathtub
A closet
A boat
A bed
20
How much garbage does Disney World generate each day?
150,000 pounds
200,000 pounds
120,000 pounds
1,000,000 pounds
21
Which color attracts mosquitoes the most?
Blue
Yellow
Red
Brown
22
What are the odds of being killed by falling out of bed?
1 in 1 million
1 in 7 million
9 in 10
1 in 2 million
23
When did Erika Eiffel marry the Eiffel Tower?
2005
2007
2009
1942
24
What is the most shoplifted book in the world?
The Bible
Mein Kampf
Harry Potter
The Guinness Book of World Records
25
In ancient Rome, being born with which characteristic was seen as a sign of leadership?
Blonde hair
Green skin
Crooked nose
Blue eyes
26
According to Hammurabi's code, bartenders who watered down beer were punished by _____.
Enslavement
Excommunication
Execution
Exile
27
Elephants can jump higher than most other animals.
False
True
28
In Japan, which of these is considered good luck?
Having a sumo wrestler make your baby cry
Licking your elbow
Smashing a mirror
Farting in public
29
How many Whoppers are sold each day?
6.5 million
8.9 billion
4.6 million
5.3 million
30
In Rhode Island, biting off someone's limb will result in how many years in prison?
1 to 20
Life sentence
5 to 6
2 to 70
31
Who holds the Guinness world record for the most pineapples sold in one hour at a single store?
Walmart
Kroger
Nobody
Meijer's
32
In what year was the largest snowflake recorded?
1887
1492
1976
2005
33
Cows kill more people than sharks do.
False
True
34
Smelling which fruits can help you lose weight?
Pears and oranges
Green apples and tomatoes
Green apples and bananas
Bananas and strawberries
35
What is the dot over a lower-case i called?
A dot
A tittle
A bullet
A looge
36
Which would last longer, a human or a McDonald's burger?
Human
McDonald's burger
37
Real diamonds can be made from which substance?
Mayonnaise
Jam
Ketchup
Peanut butter
38
How many people are known to have been killed by tipping vending machines?
15
500
4
60
39
How old was the oldest pig in the world?
68 years
112 years
48 years
56 years
40
What is Smokey the Bear's zip code?
20252
45923
38675
20776
41
Virginia expands further west than West Virginia.
False
True
42
Which country has the most English speakers?
China
United States
Germany
Brazil
43
A group of officers is called a mess.
False
True
44
In North Dakota, it is illegal to lie down and fall asleep _______.
While wearing shoes
In a sweatshirt
On top of a refrigerator outdoors
On a couch
45
Banging your head against a wall burns how many calories?
10 per hour
150 per hour
150 per minute
60 per minute
46
Rats can't vomit.
True
False
47
How fast is a sneeze?
1000 mph
80 mph
100 mph
20 mph
48
Which of the following was accused during the Salem Witch Trials?
Dorcas Hoar
Donald Trump
Ariana Williams
Chris Kringle
49
In his largest lawsuit, how many defendants did Jonathan Lee Riches sue?
904
261
612
783
50
In Idaho, it is illegal to give one's sweetheart a box of chocolates weighing more than _____.
25 pounds
5 pounds
40 pounds
50 pounds
51
Which is the most productive day of the week?
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Sunday
52
What is a group of frogs called?
A mafia
A mob
An empire
An army
53
In which state are mustaches illegal if the individual habitually kisses other people?
Ohio
Arizona
Indiana
Wyoming
54
What is phobatrivaphobia?
Fear of the Sun
Fear of phobias
Fear of trivia about phobias
Fear of everything
55
Which of the following adjectives apply to nondairy creamer?
Dairy
Corrosive
Flammable
Explosive
56
Which of these is illegal in Utah?
Picking raspberries
Placing manure out in the open
Not drinking milk
Licking doorknobs
57
In what state is it illegal to own an exploding golf ball?
Colorado
Kentucky
Florida
Massachusetts
58
How old is the oldest piece of chewing gum?
6,000,000 years
9,000 years
10 years
100 years
59
Mel Gibson, the voice of Bugs Bunny, is allergic to carrots.
True
False
60
How wide was the largest snowflake ever recorded?
15 centimeters
15 feet
150 centimeters
15 inches
61
In Minnesota, crossing state lines with a _____ on one's head is illegal.
Mongoose
Hat
Cup
Duck
62
Animals will eat other animals that were struck by lightning.
False
True
63
What is panophobia?
Fear of the dark
Fear of everything
Fear of pans
Fear of bread
64
Hot and cold water sound different when being poured.
False
True
65
During what year in France was a pig hanged for the murder of a child?
2018
1776
1386
1492
66
In which state is it illegal to wrestle bears?
Ohio
Oklahoma
Virginia
Alabama
67
How fast does pain travel through the body?
690 feet per second
350 feet per second
1000 feet per second
600 feet per second
68
What percentage of adults believe that aliens are hiding on Earth under disguises?
100%
30%
60%
20%
69
Why did pirates wear earrings?
They believed it made them more tolerant to alcohol.
They believed it helped their eyesight.
They believed it helped them fight.
They believed it helped them swim.
70
How many grooves does a dime have on its edges?
118
326
119
739
71
Under what circumstance is it illegal to wear a fake mustache in Alabama?
If it smells like chicken.
If it is brightly colored.
If it makes a baby cry.
If it causes laughter in church.
72
Which of the following can a small airplane do?
Exit Earth's atmosphere
Hover
Fly backwards
Run for President
73
In which state is it illegal to drive with an uncaged bear?
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ohio
Mississippi
74
In what country was Minecraft banned for being too violent?
Yemen
Turkey
The United States
Canada
75
In which country is it legal to marry a dead person?
France
United States
Germany
India
76
Collectively, how many known King Georges were there in history?
50
35
60
4
77
Which word has the most definitions in the English language?
Is
Set
Definition
To
78
What color would Coca-Cola be without coloring?
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
79
Which superhero shares a name with a town in Turkey?
Aquaman
Flash
Batman
Superman
80
In Connecticut, a pickle cannot be legally considered a pickle if it does not ______.
Roll
Burn
Bounce
Fly
81
In which of the following countries is it legal to marry a dog?
United States
China
Ukraine
India
82
What is Captain Crunch's full name?
Marco Columbus Crunch
John Cena
Horatio Magellan Crunch
Ferdinand Vespucci Crunch
83
In what state is it illegal to harass Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or any other undiscovered subspecies?
Washington
Florida
California
Alaska
84
Which book holds the world record for being the most stolen book from public libraries?
The Bible
Mein Kampf
Harry Potter
The Guinness Book of World Records
85
Which animal is frequently used by the Iraqi military to launch missiles?
Ox
Donkey
Camel
Horse
86
What is the term for the fear of the Pope?
Popophobia
Papaphobia
Catholiphobia
Pedophobia
87
There are many clocks in Las Vegas casinos.
True
False
88
How many noses do slugs have?
2
3
4
1
89
How many newborns are given to the wrong parents daily?
12
56
10
263
90
How many PB&J sandwiches does the average child eat before graduating high school?
6,000
2,000
1,500
100,000
91
What is phobophobia?
Fear of phobias
Fear of everything
Fear of the dark
Fear of the Sun
92
In West Virginia, which of the following is illegal?
Whistling underwater
Keeping ice cream in your back pocket on a Sunday
Dancing
Wearing blue
93
The average person walks the equivalent of 5 times around the world.
True
False
94
According to his business card, what profession was Al Capone in?
Police officer
Fast food worker
Baker
Used furniture dealer
95
How many left-handed people are killed annually by trying to use right-handed products?
650
2500
15
5000
96
Coconut water can be used as _____.
Laxatives
Motor oil
Blood plasma
Lymph
97
Which of these is the name of a city on every civilized continent?
Rome
Constantinople
Batman
New York City
98
"Colgate" is Spanish for ________.
Teeth
Clean
Go hang yourself
Toothpaste
99
Which will fly further, a microwaved baseball or a frozen one?
Microwaved baseball
Frozen baseball
100
How much of a jellyfish is water?
95%
75%
90%
80%
101
What was the original name for a "butterfly"?
Colored wing
Butterflit
Flybutter
Flutterby
102
On average, how many people are killed by coconuts each year?
60
120
150
9000
103
What is odontophobia?
Fear of chickens
Fear of being watched by a duck
Fear of clowns
Fear of teeth
104
In 1993, the United States government spend $277,000 researching what?
Corn
Potatoes
Pickles
Tomatoes
105
In Arizona, it is illegal to hunt which animal?
Mountain lion
Deer
Elephant
Camel
106
Statistically, which crime does not increase during a full moon?
Abduction
Rape
Murder
Theft
107
Between a glass ball and a rubber ball, which would bounce higher?
Glass ball
Rubber ball
108
The United States has never lost a war when donkeys were involved.
False
True
109
It is physically impossible for a pig to do what?
Commit murder
Run
Look to the sky
Jump
110
In Shanghai, China, which color car is illegal to own?
Blue
Black
Red
Neon yellow
111
What is cherophobia?
Fear of spiders
Fear of fun
Fear of heights
Fear of doors
112
What is the percentage of people who can lick their elbow?
10%
99%
1%
62%
113
In Quitman, Georgia, chickens cannot legally do what?
Cross the road
Be contained
Eat more than 20 pounds of food per day
Reproduce
114
What is clinophobia?
Fear of beds
Fear of the Sun
Fear of fear
Fear of clowns
115
What is anatidaephobia?
Fear of crabs
Fear of everything
Fear of clowns
Fear that a duck is watching you somehow, somewhere