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Off the Wall General Trivia Trivia Quiz

Just some General Trivia, some of which you may have not yet seen!

A multiple-choice quiz by zeron7. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
zeron7

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,442

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
3965

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In number of pitches, what is the average lifespan of a Major League Baseball? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. A duck's quack does not echo. Why is this? Hint

Natural selection throughout the development of the duck has allowed this to occur as an anti-predatory effect

Because of its unique frequency.

This is a myth. A duck's quack does echo.

The sound does not travel more than 750 feet per second.

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Question 3 of 10

3. On which show was a toilet first shown on television? Hint

Ozzie and Harriet

The Real McCoys

My Three Sons

Leave It To Beaver

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Question 4 of 10

4. Thirty five percent of all persons who place personal ads are already what? Hint

Living with someone

Engaged

Married

In a serious relationship

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following cities is WEST of Los Angeles? Hint

Reno

Spokane

San Diego

Long Beach

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the only author to have at least one book in every category of The Dewey Decimal System? Hint

Isaac Asimov

Erich von Daniken

Stephen Hawking

Ray Bradbury

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the time shown on Independence Hall's clock located on the back of the new series of U.S. One Hundred Dollar bills? Hint

4:10

2:30

7:20

10:25

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Question 8 of 10

8. This state has the longest total amount of coastline in the lower 48 U.S. states. Hint

Virginia

California

Florida

Michigan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Al Capone's business card said his profession was what? Hint

Furniture Dealer

Investment Banker

Spirits Importer

Warehouse Developer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the narrator for the 1970's horror film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'? Hint

Craig T. Nelson

Sam Waterston

John Larroquette

Raymond Burr

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In number of pitches, what is the average lifespan of a Major League Baseball?

Answer: 7

Data provided by Rawlings, the maker of Major League Baseballs.

2. A duck's quack does not echo. Why is this?

Answer: This is a myth. A duck's quack does echo.

Scientists in Salford in the UK, have recorded the echo of a duck's quack, thus exploding the myth. In most circumstances, however, the echo is so difficult to hear that it was long believed that it did not occur.

3. On which show was a toilet first shown on television?

Answer: Leave It To Beaver

Wally and The Beaver needed a place to keep their new mail order pet alligator, so they placed the gator in the toilet tank.

4. Thirty five percent of all persons who place personal ads are already what?

Answer: Married

Unbelievable isn't it?

5. Which of the following cities is WEST of Los Angeles?

Answer: Reno

Yes, Nevada cuts into California at such an angle that many of its westernmost cities and towns are actually northwest of LA.

6. Who is the only author to have at least one book in every category of The Dewey Decimal System?

Answer: Isaac Asimov

Although each author is or was very prolific and varied, Asimov was the only one to be placed in every classification.

7. What is the time shown on Independence Hall's clock located on the back of the new series of U.S. One Hundred Dollar bills?

Answer: 4:10

The next time you have one, check it out.

8. This state has the longest total amount of coastline in the lower 48 U.S. states.

Answer: Michigan

Don't forget those Great Lake States! Rand-McNally gives us this answer as does Time Magazine's yearly almanac.

9. Al Capone's business card said his profession was what?

Answer: Furniture Dealer

He offically used this title for many years, although no one nor any agency can say he truly ever dealt in furniture legitimately or otherwise.

10. Who was the narrator for the 1970's horror film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'?

Answer: John Larroquette

Yes, it's true...as the original credits verify. He finally ended up in 'Night Court', but not over this!

Source: Author zeron7

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