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Useless Facts! Trivia Quiz

Useless facts are often the most interesting, so try my quiz to see how much you know! Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by VAFIADIS. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
VAFIADIS

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,169

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
960

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these fruits contains the most Vitamin C? Hint

Oranges

Strawberries

Bananas

Grapefruits

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is an actual U.S.town? Hint

Iguana's Tail

Giraffe's Leg

Monkey's Eyebrow

Lion's Friend

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these doesn't taste like the others? Hint

Potato

Pear

Apple

Onion

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Jim Henson first created Kermit, he was not a frog. What animal was he?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What were the Oscars statues given out during World War II made of? Hint

Plastic

Wood

Paper mache

They didn't give any out

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which president was deathly afraid of being buried alive?

Answer: (First and last, or last name only)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these words means "a fear of beautiful women?" Hint

Caligynephobia

Clinophobia

Pentheraphobia

Pnigophobia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the artist of the first music video ever to be played on MTV? Hint

The Buggles

David Bowie

Ace of Base

Vanilla Ice

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which state is it illegal to swear in front of a dead person? Hint

California

Idaho

Montana

Utah

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year was the first Hummer manufactured for civilian use? Hint

1991

1990

1992

1989

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these fruits contains the most Vitamin C?

Answer: Strawberries

Most of the Vitamin C in fruit is actually in the skin of the fruit, so it does no good to peel it off!

2. Which of these is an actual U.S.town?

Answer: Monkey's Eyebrow

Monkey's Eyebrow is located in Arizona, USA.

3. Which of these doesn't taste like the others?

Answer: Pear

If you pinch your nose and take a bite from an apple, a potato, and an onion, each will taste the same -- their difference in taste is because of their smell.

4. When Jim Henson first created Kermit, he was not a frog. What animal was he?

Answer: Lizard

Jim Henson created Kermit in 1955, made from his mother's coat and ping pongs balls!

5. What were the Oscars statues given out during World War II made of?

Answer: Wood

The metal to make the statues became scarce during World War II, and they didn't believe the statues were a priority to waste metal on.

6. Which president was deathly afraid of being buried alive?

Answer: George Washington

After he died, Washington wanted to be laid out for three days just to make sure he was dead.

7. Which of these words means "a fear of beautiful women?"

Answer: Caligynephobia

Pentheraphobia is a fear of mother-in-laws, clinophobia is a fear of beds, and pnigophobia is a fear of choking on fish bones.

8. Who was the artist of the first music video ever to be played on MTV?

Answer: The Buggles

MTV first aired at 12:01 AM on August 1, 1981. The first video was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles.

9. In which state is it illegal to swear in front of a dead person?

Answer: Utah

Also in Utah, Salt Lake City has a law against carrying an unwrapped ukulele on the street.

10. In what year was the first Hummer manufactured for civilian use?

Answer: 1992

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger bought the first Hummer manufactured for civilian use in 1992. The vehicle weighed in at 6,300 lbs and was 7 feet wide.
I hope you enjoyed my quiz!

Source: Author VAFIADIS

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