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Records & Superlatives Quiz

Records & Superlatives · Oddities Quiz

20 questions · Unlimited attempts · Free online practice

Records and superlatives celebrate the most extraordinary achievements, extremes, and milestones in the world. From the tallest mountains and longest rivers to the fastest animals,...

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All 20 questions in this Records & Superlatives quiz
  1. What is the largest known star in the universe, with a radius approximately 1,700 times that of our Sun?

    • A. Betelgeuse
    • B. Rigel
    • C. UY Scuti
    • D. Antares
  2. Which prehistoric creature is widely considered by paleontologists to be the heaviest land animal to ever live, weighing up to 70-100 tons?

    • A. Tyrannosaurus Rex
    • B. Argentinosaurus
    • C. Brachiosaurus
    • D. Diplodocus
  3. Which language is currently the most spoken in the world when including both native and non-native speakers?

    • A. Mandarin Chinese
    • B. Spanish
    • C. English
    • D. Hindi
  4. Which tennis player holds the record for the most men's Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era?

    • A. Roger Federer
    • B. Rafael Nadal
    • C. Novak Djokovic
    • D. Pete Sampras
  5. Which planet in our solar system features the highest mountain and volcano, known as Olympus Mons?

    • A. Venus
    • B. Earth
    • C. Mars
    • D. Jupiter
  6. As of 2024, which footballer holds the record for the most official career goals scored in the history of the sport?

    • A. Pel
    • B. Lionel Messi
    • C. Cristiano Ronaldo
    • D. Josef Bican
  7. Which stadium, located in Pyongyang, North Korea, is the largest in the world by seating capacity?

    • A. Michigan Stadium
    • B. Camp Nou
    • C. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
    • D. Wembley Stadium
  8. How many hearts does an octopus have?

    • A. 4
    • B. 1
    • C. 3
    • D. 2
  9. How many minutes is a standard rugby match?

    • A. 80
    • B. 100
    • C. 60
    • D. 90
  10. How many legs does a spider have?

    • A. 4
    • B. 8
    • C. 6
    • D. 10
  11. Which material is recognized as the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth?

    • A. Graphite
    • B. Quartz
    • C. Diamond
    • D. Topaz
  12. Who was the oldest verified human being to ever live, reaching the age of 122 years and 164 days?

    • A. Kane Tanaka
    • B. Sarah Knauss
    • C. Jeanne Calment
    • D. Jiroemon Kimura
  13. Which animal is the largest living bird, also capable of running at speeds up to 70 km/h (43 mph)?

    • A. Emu
    • B. Albatross
    • C. Ostrich
    • D. Condor
  14. How many millimeters in a centimeter?

    • A. 10
    • B. 1
    • C. 100
    • D. 1000
  15. According to the World Tourism Organization, which country consistently ranks as the most visited in the world?

    • A. USA
    • B. China
    • C. Spain
    • D. France
  16. Which metropolitan area is consistently ranked as the most populous city in the world?

    • A. Delhi
    • B. Shanghai
    • C. Tokyo
    • D. New York City
  17. Which location currently holds the record for the highest reliably recorded air temperature on Earth?

    • A. Lut Desert, Iran
    • B. Death Valley, USA
    • C. Ahvaz, Iran
    • D. Mitribah, Kuwait
  18. Which island is the largest in the world that is not considered a continent?

    • A. Australia
    • B. New Guinea
    • C. Greenland
    • D. Borneo
  19. How many seconds are in an hour?

    • A. 120
    • B. 3600
    • C. 60
    • D. 6000
  20. Which painting currently holds the record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction?

    • A. Mona Lisa
    • B. The Card Players
    • C. Salvator Mundi
    • D. The Scream