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Everyday Trivia Quiz

Everyday Trivia · Inventions Quiz

20 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 20 questions in this Everyday Trivia quiz
  1. Which of the following is the standard capacity of a regular aluminum soda can in the United States?

    • A. 10 ounces
    • B. 12 ounces
    • C. 16 ounces
    • D. 20 ounces
  2. What is the common name for the 'Windsor,' 'Half-Windsor,' and 'Four-in-Hand' styles of tying what?

    • A. A bow
    • B. A sailor's knot
    • C. A necktie
    • D. A shoelace
  3. What is the common name for the thin piece of wood or plastic used to clear food from between the teeth?

    • A. Dental Floss
    • B. Toothpick
    • C. Interdental Brush
    • D. Scaling Tool
  4. What is the formal, scientific term for the study of flags and their symbolism?

    • A. Numismatics
    • B. Philately
    • C. Vexillology
    • D. Heraldry
  5. How many time zones are there in the world if they are divided strictly by longitudinal degrees?

    • A. 12
    • B. 24
    • C. 36
    • D. 48
  6. The tech giant Google derives its name from a misspelling of the mathematical term "Googol." What exactly is a googol?

    • A. The number 1 followed by 100 zeros
    • B. A shape with infinite sides
    • C. The speed of light in a vacuum
    • D. An equation with no solution
  7. What is the common name for the plastic or metal tip found at the end of a shoelace?

    • A. Eyelet
    • B. Grommet
    • C. Aglet
    • D. Ferrule
  8. In the United States, what is the standard number of ounces in a 'pint' of liquid?

    • A. 12 ounces
    • B. 16 ounces
    • C. 20 ounces
    • D. 24 ounces
  9. What does the 'm' stand for in the famous physics equation E=mc^2?

    • A. Motion
    • B. Momentum
    • C. Mass
    • D. Magnetic
  10. What is the official name for the small dot over the lowercase letters 'i' and 'j'?

    • A. Aglet
    • B. Tittle
    • C. Pip
    • D. Grommet
  11. 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
  12. What does the social abbreviation 'R.S.V.P.' stand for in its original French?

    • A. Rpondez s'il vous plat
    • B. Rendez-vous s'il vous plat
    • C. Rponse sans votre prsence
    • D. Retournez sur votre place
  13. 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
  14. In the United States, how many 'pints' are in one gallon of liquid?

    • A. 4 pints
    • B. 6 pints
    • C. 8 pints
    • D. 10 pints
  15. What is the official term for the indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle?

    • A. Divot
    • B. Kick
    • C. Punt
    • D. Well
  16. Which of the following is the official name for the '#' symbol when used as a pound sign?

    • A. Aglet
    • B. Octothorpe
    • C. Carets
    • D. Asterisk
  17. What color is traditionally associated with 'Sapphire' as a gemstone, although it can occur in many hues?

    • A. Red
    • B. Green
    • C. Blue
    • D. Yellow
  18. A 'Gross' is a unit of measurement that represents how many items?

    • A. 100
    • B. 120
    • C. 144
    • D. 150
  19. Which fruit is the only one that has its seeds on the outside?

    • A. Raspberry
    • B. Blueberry
    • C. Strawberry
    • D. Pomegranate
  20. Which material was used to make the first billiard balls before the invention of celluloid?

    • A. Ivory
    • B. Marble
    • C. Wood
    • D. Granite