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A little of this and a little of that.

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

Author
heyman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,735

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1518

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Question 1 of 10

1. Clinophobia is the fear of? Hint

going to bed

clapping

doctor's offices

clinking sounds

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was 'Memorial Day' first celebrated as a national holiday in the USA? Hint

1964

1952

1971

1941

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Question 3 of 10

3. How long does it take for the fingernail to grow from the base to the tip? Hint

six weeks

six months

one year

one month

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many days were in an ancient Aztec month? Hint

seven

fourteen

five

twenty

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a 'Laughing Jackass'? Hint

a flower

your brother in-law

a bird

a burro

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is the most forested nation in the world by total acreage? Hint

Brazil

United States

Russia

Canada

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many equal sides are on an isosceles triangle? Hint

three

five

six

two

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the only day the Washington Monument is closed to the public? Hint

Fourth of July

Christmas

Memorial Day

New Years

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Austria, who delivers the Christmas presents? Hint

Rudolph

Mr. Happy

Santa

The Christ Child

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Question 10 of 10

10. Oology is the study of? Hint

snake eggs

fish eggs

turtle eggs

bird eggs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Clinophobia is the fear of?

Answer: going to bed

Clinophobia is related to the fear of sleep, which many people associate with dying.

2. What year was 'Memorial Day' first celebrated as a national holiday in the USA?

Answer: 1971

Formerly known as Decoration Day, it is officially observed on the last Monday of May.

3. How long does it take for the fingernail to grow from the base to the tip?

Answer: six months

It grows at least four times faster than the toenail.

4. How many days were in an ancient Aztec month?

Answer: twenty

The Aztec calendar was made up of 18 months, each lasting 20 days. The months were divided into four five-day weeks. The year was rounded out to 365 days by the addition of the five-day nemontemi (empty days).

5. What is a 'Laughing Jackass'?

Answer: a bird

This Australian bird was once called a "Kookaburra". It's famous laugh,is used in almost every jungle scene in Hollywood films.

6. Which is the most forested nation in the world by total acreage?

Answer: Russia

Russia contains an estimated 26 percent of the world's remaining frontier forests.

7. How many equal sides are on an isosceles triangle?

Answer: two

A "isoscles triangle" has two equal sides. A triangle with all sides equal is called an "equilateral triangle", and a triangle with no sides equal is called a "scalene triangle".

8. What is the only day the Washington Monument is closed to the public?

Answer: Christmas

Built in intervals between 1848-1885, the Washington Monument, memorialzes George Washington's achievements and unselfish devotion to principal and to country.

9. In Austria, who delivers the Christmas presents?

Answer: The Christ Child

The Christ Child, "Kristkindl," is a golden-haired baby with wings, who symbolizes the new born Christ. He comes down from heaven on Christmas Eve, with his band of angles, to deliver the presents and decorate the trees.

10. Oology is the study of?

Answer: bird eggs

Source: Author heyman

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