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Everyday Trivia Quiz

Everyday Trivia · Hard

13 questions · Unlimited attempts · Free online practice

Some of the most interesting things we learn don't come from textbooks they come from the little facts that make us stop and say, "I never knew that!" Everyday trivia is full of su...

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All 13 questions in this Everyday Trivia quiz
  1. In the English alphabet, what is the official typographic term for the small dot hovering above the lowercase letters "i" and "j"?

    • A. Jot
    • B. Glyph
    • C. Tittle
    • D. Umlaut
  2. In the United States, how many stars were on the national flag immediately before the current 50-star version was adopted in 1960?

    • A. 48
    • B. 49
    • C. 50
    • D. 51
  3. What color is a mirror, according to physics and the way it reflects light?

    • A. Silver
    • B. White
    • C. Green
    • D. Blue
  4. In a standard deck of 52 playing cards, which suit is the only one where the King is shown in profile?

    • A. Hearts
    • B. Spades
    • C. Clubs
    • D. Diamonds
  5. Which common laundry product was originally marketed under the name 'Magic Water' in the late 19th century?

    • A. Bleach
    • B. Starch
    • C. Fabric Softener
    • D. Detergent
  6. Which common laundry item was originally made from the blubber of whales before the transition to synthetic alternatives?

    • A. Fabric Softener
    • B. Detergent
    • C. Bleach
    • D. Starch
  7. In a standard deck of cards, which of the four Queens is the only one who holds a flower?

    • A. Queen of Spades
    • B. Queen of Hearts
    • C. Queen of Clubs
    • D. Queen of Diamonds
  8. What was the original purpose of the 'pinky' finger notch found on many early 20th-century fountain pens?

    • A. To aid in ink filling
    • B. To prevent the pen from rolling
    • C. To improve grip for left-handed writers
    • D. To serve as a clip for pockets
  9. What is the term for the piece of wood that holds the graphite in a pencil together?

    • A. Core
    • B. Stave
    • C. Shaft
    • D. Slat
  10. What is the name for the 'grassy' sound produced when you rub two fingers together near your ear?

    • A. Susurrus
    • B. Frou-frou
    • C. Phosphene
    • D. Paresthesia
  11. What is the formal, scientific term for the study of flags and their symbolism?

    • A. Numismatics
    • B. Philately
    • C. Vexillology
    • D. Heraldry
  12. The standard 'A4' paper size, used in most of the world except North America, measures how many millimeters?

    • A. 210 x 297
    • B. 216 x 279
    • C. 148 x 210
    • D. 297 x 420
  13. How many keys are on a standard computer keyboard (ANSI layout) in the United States?

    • A. 101
    • B. 104
    • C. 108
    • D. 112