Household Mix Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cheese fork

It is important to use the proper amounts in recipes. Using standardized measures like those listed will ensure that proper amounts are used, and expected results are obtained. Measuring spoons and cups can be used with liquid or solid ingredients. The scale on the butter wrapper allows you to cut the proper amount of butter (margarine, shortening, and lard also typically have the scale that can be used to cut the proper amount).

Answer: Place the clothing in the freezer.

If moths infest wool clothing, their larvae can do some damage, causing holes in the fabric. If wool is washed and dried in hot temperatures, it will shrink. Hanging clothing outside will simply air it out, but will do nothing to kill the moths. Freezing the clothing for a few days will solve the problem.

Answer: True

Each flush of the toilet uses between 1.6 and 7 gallons of water per flush (depending on the age of the toilet). If you pee in the shower, you will save water over time. One survey found that 61% of Americans admit to doing it, so if you would like to save a bit on your water bill, join the crowd, and give it a try.

Answer: Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, absorbs odours. Placing an open box in the fridge can absorb smells left by strong smelling foods like onions and garlic. It can also help if something rots and ends up smelling bad.

Answer: Above eye level

The best place to hide a spare key is in an obscure spot above eye level. This is because research suggests that humans are inclined to look at eye level or below when searching for things. If thieves search for a spare key, they will be less likely to find it if it is hidden over their heads.

Answer: A type of nopal pear

The prickly, or nopal pear is the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. It is sold in most grocery stores, and is edible. It has been shown to have some health benefits. Take care and use gloves when peeling the fruit because small cactus spines are often in the skin that can transfer to the fingers and cause discomfort.

Answer: Apply a sugar cube to the area

There are many things that can be tried to relieve dental pain if the dentist is not readily available. Beyond those listed here, some also suggest peppermint tea, cloves, rinsing with peroxide, and other home remedies. Whichever you choose, seeing a professional at your earliest convenience is best.

Answer: Lapidary

Lapidary involves making decorative items from rocks and gems. Techniques used include cutting, grinding, and polishing. Lapidary likely descended from the Stone Age when rocks and stones were formed into tools used in everyday life. Embroidery involves stitching decorations on fabric like pillow cases, tatting involves using thread to stitch lace, and knitting uses yarn to stitch fabric.

Answer: Marigolds

Marigolds emit a scent that mosquitoes tend to avoid. With a few planted in your garden next to areas like your patio, you will likely have fewer mosquitoes pestering you than if you choose other flowers. Marigolds don't have the range of colours that other flowers do, but it might be best to plant the yellow and orange flowers if it discourages the pesky insects.

Answer: Soccer, cricket, field hockey

Each of the sports listed is very popular around the world. All fell in the top ten list of viewership in 2015. An estimated number of people watching each (in descending order, based on television ratings) are:
Soccer - 3.5 billion
Cricket - 2.5 billion
Field hockey - 2.2 billion
Volleyball - 900 million
Table tennis - 850 million
Baseball - 500 million