Try Not to Yawn! Trivia Quiz

Answer: all of these

The definition of 'yawn' as an intransitive verb is: 1) to open wide and 2) to open the mouth wide and take a deep breath usually as an involuntary reaction to fatigue or boredom. An a transitive verb, the definition given is: 1) to utter with a yawn and 2) to accomplish with or impel by yawns.

In the form of a noun, the definition given is: 1) gap , cavity, 2) an opening of the mouth wide while taking a deep breath often as an involuntary reaction to fatigue or boredom and 3) a bore.

Answer: Yawning came from our ancestors.

There's no exact reason why we yawn. There are many theories, but three of the most common are 'The Evolution Theory', 'The Physiological Theory' and 'The Boredom Theory'. The 'Evolution Theory' suggests that yawning is something that began from our ancestors, who perhaps yawned to show their teeth and intimidate others.

Answer: all of these

The ancient Greeks as well as the Mayans believed that a person's soul was trying to escape from its body, so that it may rest with the gods in the skies. Also, the ancient Mayans thought yawning indicated subconscious sexual desires. Other superstitions include: yawning is caused because someone else is talking about you, and a yawn is a sign that danger is near and if you don't cover your mouth while yawning, the devil will come and steal your soul. Another superstition states yawning is caused by the devil, who sends evil spirits to enter a person's body when his or her mouth is open.

Answer: bostezo

From the research I've done, (I don't speak Spanish), 'bostezante' and 'bostezar' mean yawning, 'cansado' means tired, 'durmiente' means sleepy, and 'aburrir' means boring. Sbadiglio is Italian for yawn.

Answer: Yes

Originally aired in the U.S. on March 9, 2005, on the Discovery Channel, "MythBusters" performed tests to see if yawns were contagious. The myth, as they say, was busted. The team proved that yawning isn't contagious. They collected conclusive evidence and proved the myth wrong.

Maybe I'm just a weakling because I yawned dozens of times since I started creating this quiz and reading all sorts of information!

Answer: hypothalamus

Research has shown that some neurotransmitters and neuropeptides increase yawning when injected into the hypothalamus of animals. The hypothalamus links the nervous system to the endocrine system through the pituitary gland and is located just above the brain stem.
The hypothalamus controls hunger, thirst, fatigue, anger, and circadian cycles, or in other words, a human clock, which is a 24-hour cycle in the biochemical, physiological or behavioral processes of living beings.

Answer: Pandiculation is the act of stretching and yawning.

Pandiculation is the act of stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities, as when fatigued and drowsy or on waking, often accompanied by yawning.
Want to impress your friends? Tell them, "I'm so tired, I can't quit pandiculating!"

Answer: Dr. Seuss

This quote is from Dr. Seuss' book titled, "Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book". It was originally published on August 12, 1962 by Random House Books for Young Readers.

Answer: a rock

The Hippo's Yawn is a rock in Western, Australia, (located approximately 350 km east of Perth). It resembles a hippo yawning, hence the name.

Answer: No

The hippo's yawn is actually a threat gesture. When it yawns, it shows long, thick, razor-sharp canine teeth, with enough power to bite a small boat in half.

I hope you enjoyed this quiz and didn't yawn too much!