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Quiz about General Knowledge of Nothing Useful
Quiz about General Knowledge of Nothing Useful

General Knowledge of Nothing Useful Quiz


Good luck all! This is a bunch of random information that I've put together.

A multiple-choice quiz by quiznite.com. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
quiznite.com
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
443
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2377
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 71 (6/10), Guest 174 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is a mangosteen? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the Disney movie "101 Dalmatians", what does Cruella want to do with the puppies? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What brand of aftershave did Kevin Keegan endorse? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where in the body is the maxilla? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the capital of Romania? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who gave Joseph his coat of many colours? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was Josef Jakobs? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In what year did Australia become an independent nation and write a constitution? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is a "howitzer"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The "Moon Treaty" defines the Moon to be the property of the international community, and not under the jurisdiction of any one country. Which of the following countries has not signed this treaty? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is a mangosteen?

Answer: A fruit

A mangosteen is a kind of fruit, very popular in Asia where it is nicknamed "the Queen of the fruits". It is often considered the cool 'yin' fruit to the durian fruit's 'yang' properties.
2. In the Disney movie "101 Dalmatians", what does Cruella want to do with the puppies?

Answer: To make a fur coat

The movie was based on a book written by Dodie Smith, and adapted for the screen by Bill Peet. The voice of Cruella De Vil was done by Betty Lou Gerson, who also narrated Disney's "Cinderella".
3. What brand of aftershave did Kevin Keegan endorse?

Answer: Brut

Kevin Keegan was a well-known and prolific English footballer, who played in the English League, as well as 63 appearances for the national squad, of which, nearly half as captain. Keegan was instrumental in helping Liverpool with the English title, and the UEFA Cup on more than one occasion. Keegan later coached in the English League, as well as the English national team, but announced his retirement in 2005.
4. Where in the body is the maxilla?

Answer: Upper jaw

The two maxillae are the largest bones in your face. They are, in essence, the entire upper jaw, and they hold all of your upper teeth. The maxillae are not too mobile, and they help hold the nose cartilage in place.
5. What is the capital of Romania?

Answer: Bucharest

On the banks of the Dāmboviža River, this city is known to many as the "Paris of the East". It became the capital of Romania in 1862, and it's most memorable building is probably the Palace of the Parliament, built by Communist dictator Nicolai Ceaușescu.
6. Who gave Joseph his coat of many colours?

Answer: Jacob

Joseph was Jacob's 11th son, and his first by his favourite wife, Rachel. Thus, he quickly became Jacob's favourite son, which caused his brothers to envy him. Jacob made Joseph a coat of many colours, and told them of a dream in which they're all bowing down to him, and so they tricked him, and sold Joseph into slavery.
7. Who was Josef Jakobs?

Answer: German spy

Josef Jakobs has the distinction of being the last person to be executed at the Tower of London. He was caught and tried in 1940, and was executed by a firing squad in August of 1941.
8. In what year did Australia become an independent nation and write a constitution?

Answer: 1901

After a decade of debates, votes and politics, the constitution of Australia was ratified in 1901, on January 1st.
9. What is a "howitzer"?

Answer: Military gun

A howiter is an artillery gun that is designed to fire projectiles at high trajectories. The howitzer traditionally has a caliber of below 30, though many modern howitzers may not adhere to that rule.
10. The "Moon Treaty" defines the Moon to be the property of the international community, and not under the jurisdiction of any one country. Which of the following countries has not signed this treaty?

Answer: United States

The treaty was ratified by only eleven countries in the world, and signed by five more, but never ratified by them. The treaty, though having good intentions, was brought about near the end of the Cold War and was quashed by lobbying by a group called "L5".
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