FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about Quite Interesting Facts and Misconceptions

Quite Interesting Facts and Misconceptions Quiz

Learn about facts and misconceptions, based on the book "The Book of General Ignorance" by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson. Facts that were thought to be common knowledge may not be right after all.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ishtari11. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Ishtari11

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,878

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1140

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (2/10), Guest 203 (3/10), Guest 5 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What's the major component of air? Hint

Oxygen

Carbon Monoxide

Hydrogen

Nitrogen

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Where's the driest place on earth? Hint

Sahara Desert

Mojave Desert

Antarctica

Atacama Desert

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Goldfish have a three-second memory.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Where was the original "Santa" from? Hint

Finland

North Pole

Turkey

Canada

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which metal makes the best conductor of both heat and electricity? Hint

Copper

Silver

Aluminium

Tungsten

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these was the first creature in space? Hint

Human

Mouse

Monkey

Fruit fly

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What color is the universe? Hint

Black

Beige

Silver

Green

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Where did the first camels originate? Hint

North America

Asia

Africa

Middle East

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these is most likely to survive from nuclear war? Hint

Cockroach

Fruit fly

Human

D. Radiodurans bacterium

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Carrots improve normal night vision.

True

False

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 20 2024 : Guest 104: 2/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 203: 3/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 5: 9/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 103: 6/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 77: 4/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 37: 3/10
Oct 05 2024 : Guest 151: 3/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 185: 1/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What's the major component of air?

Answer: Nitrogen

Nitrogen makes up 78 percent of air. The rest is oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide respectively.

2. Where's the driest place on earth?

Answer: Antarctica

Some areas in Antarctica have not had any rain for over two million years. McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica have winds which can reach up to 320 kph or 200 mph. Hence, the katabatic winds can evaporate all moisture keeping the carcasses of dead animals preserved for a very long time.

3. Goldfish have a three-second memory.

Answer: False

In 2003, research from scientists at the University of Plymouth proved that goldfish have a memory-span of three months or more. Also, the fish could distinguish between different colors, sounds, and shapes.

4. Where was the original "Santa" from?

Answer: Turkey

St. Nicholas of Myra, later known as Santa in legend, worked and lived in the sunny Turkish town of Demre. The mythical image of Christmas Santa was popularized by Clement Moore's poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas".

5. Which metal makes the best conductor of both heat and electricity?

Answer: Silver

Silver makes the best conductor; however it is more expensive than copper. Also, silver can be used as food or water sterilizing containers, as noticed by Romans and Greeks.

6. Which of these was the first creature in space?

Answer: Fruit fly

The fruit flies were blasted into space by scientists in 1946. They were used as test subjects to determine the effect of radiation at high altitudes.

7. What color is the universe?

Answer: Beige

In 2002, astronomers at John Hopkins University measured 200,000 galaxies to determine the color of the universe. They added and then averaged the numeric values of the colors of the different galaxies to come up with beige.

8. Where did the first camels originate?

Answer: North America

Camels first appeared in the grasslands of America. Four million years ago, they entered Asia via the Bering land bridge. The extinction of North American camels was caused by the Ice Age and human hunters.

9. Which one of these is most likely to survive from nuclear war?

Answer: D. Radiodurans bacterium

Deinococcus Radiodurans bacterium can withstand radiation levels of 1.5 million rads. Hence, it is 75 times more resistant to radiation than a cockroach. Also, the fruit fly can tolerate 64,000 rads, which is three times more than a cockroach.

10. Carrots improve normal night vision.

Answer: False

Carrots are full of Vitamin A, but they do not improve normal sight in the dark. A person suffering from night blindness, however, can treat it by consuming foods rich in Vitamin A. Apricots, spinach, and bilberries are richer in Vitamin A than carrots.

Source: Author Ishtari11

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Pagiedamon before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.