21 General Knowledge Questions

This isn’t your ordinary quiz—these 21 questions will test your knowledge of the weird, the unexpected, and the downright bizarre. From history’s quirkiest moments to nature’s strangest creatures, you’ll need a sharp mind, a curious spirit, and maybe a little luck! Will you conquer the world of unusual facts, or will the universe of trivia leave you scratching your head? There's only one way to find out...
 
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Which of these animals can breathe through its butt?
Sloth
Axolotl
Turtle
Starfish
 
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What happens if you put an unpeeled banana in the freezer for a long time?
It becomes as hard as glass
It explodes
It turns completely black
It shrinks by half
 
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Why did ancient Romans put lead additives in their wine?
It mitigated the hangover
It made it sweeter
It increased the alcoholic effects
It made it harder to get drunk
 
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Which planet has a day that is longer than its year?
Venus
Neptune
Uranus
Mercury
 
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Why was Napoleon once attacked by a horde of rabbits, causing him to flee?
Never happened
They mistook his uniform for food
His staff accidentally released too many for a hunting party
He stopped on a hill with many rabbits and they swarmed the camp at night
 
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What is the actual color of the Sun, according to science?
White
Orange
Red
Yellow
 
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Why do flamingos stand on one leg?
It is a mating signal
It confuses the fish and makes them easier to surprise
To maintain body heat
To let their leg rest its muscles
 
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What was the original purpose of bubble wrap?
A failed experiment in inflatable furniture
Packaging for fragile items
Wallpaper
Insulation for houses
 
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Which of these famous people was also an actual real-life spy?
Vincent van Gogh
Walt Disney
Agatha Christie
Julia Child
 
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What’s different about the way lobsters age?
They age in leaps instead of gradually
They age differently according to the water they're in
They don't age at all
They can renew their own DNA
 
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Hint
What was the Roman punishment for a person who murdered members of their own family? (also known as Parricide)
Put in a sack with live animals and thrown in the water
Their arms and legs were severed
They were hanged
They were burned at the stake
 
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What is the world's oldest known joke about?
Toilet humor
Marriage
Foolness of kings
The effects of wine
 
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What strange thing happens to your bones if you spend too much time in space?
They shrink and weaken
They fuse together in some areas
They grow extra calcium deposits
They become hollow
 
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What was first developed as a fireproofing material before becoming a popular fabric?
Velcro
Nylon
Denim
Polyester
 
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What surprising thing do bees do when they get drunk?
They attack their own queen
They start flying in circles
They fall asleep for days
Other bees refuse to let them back into the hive
 
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Why do we shake hands when meeting people?
It was a medieval test of strength
It originated as a way to show you weren’t carrying a weapon
It started in ancient Rome as a way to pass small gifts
It’s based on a royal tradition from ancient Egypt
 
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What’s unusual about how wombats defend themselves?
They spray a smelly liquid like a skunk
They can hold their breath for 20 minutes
They have a bone plate in their butt to block predators
They jump straight up like kangaroos
 
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What unexpected thing did the Apollo 11 astronauts have to do after returning from the Moon?
Take an eye exam
Wear radiation-proof suits for a month
Go through U.S. Customs
Drink only boiled water for a week
 
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What’s the only letter that doesn’t appear in any element name on the periodic table?
W
Q
J
Z
 
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What odd feature do vampire bats have compared to other bats?
They can run on the ground
They can go weeks without eating
They have a forked tongue
They are completely blind
 
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Hint
What was strange about the first recorded vending machine in history?
It only worked at night
It required a secret code to operate
It dispensed holy water
It was powered by a live bird
 
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