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Odd Facts Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on odd facts. Hope you have fun with it.

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

Author
red_Foxxie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,077

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is a disadvantageous move in chess called? Hint

Zugzwang

Checkrate

Mate

Oops!

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which country is often called "the world's largest democracy"? Hint

India

China

USA

Canada

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Question 3 of 10

3. Prior to the 21st century, what was the name of the last US president who sported a mustache throughout his term? Hint

William Howard Taft

Grover Cleveland

Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas Jefferson

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Nova Scotia, what is it illegal to do when it's raining? Hint

Water your lawn

Skinny dip

BBQ

Wash your car

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Question 5 of 10

5. How fast does a normal cough usually travel? Hint

60 mph

280 mph

10 mph

400 mph

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the world's most eaten meat? Hint

Veal

Beef

Pork

Chicken

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is an atluk? Hint

Hole in ice for seals to breathe

Falling star

Northern Lights

Sun spots

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the Roman goddess of fevers? Hint

Mercury

Vulcan

Febris

Jupiter

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which US state is it illegal to get a fish drunk? Hint

Maryland

Montana

North Carolina

Ohio

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what country is it the law to provide pigs with toys? Hint

England

China

India

Australia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a disadvantageous move in chess called?

Answer: Zugzwang

'Zugzwang' is a German word. It means that you must make a move that will put you in a bad position on the board.

2. Which country is often called "the world's largest democracy"?

Answer: India

In 2008, India had an estimated population of 620 million to one billion people. The country became a Democratic Republic in 1950.

3. Prior to the 21st century, what was the name of the last US president who sported a mustache throughout his term?

Answer: William Howard Taft

William Howard Taft was president from 1909-1913. He was preceded by Theodore Roosevelt and succeeded by Woodrow Wilson.

4. In Nova Scotia, what is it illegal to do when it's raining?

Answer: Water your lawn

I don't make these up, folks. This law is strange but true. I have tried to find the reasoning for this but was unable. It probably was a way to conserve water, but I am at a loss to explain why anyone would be out watering a lawn in the rain!

(Source: socyberty.com, "10 Dumbest Laws in Canada")

5. How fast does a normal cough usually travel?

Answer: 60 mph

Now you know why it is so easy to infect another person--a cough can be a real speed demon! Coughs can be caused by various factors.

(Source: independent.co.uk, "How to Heal a Cough" by Roger Dobson, 2006)

6. What is the world's most eaten meat?

Answer: Pork

Pork, of course, goes by a few names such as ham, bacon, sausage, etc. The American Meat Institute states that pork is a source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins. According to the American Meat Institute, as well as the American Hog Farmers Association, pork is the world's most eaten meat.

7. What is an atluk?

Answer: Hole in ice for seals to breathe

Seals are mammals and therefore need to come to the surface to breathe. The holes they use for this are called atluks. The atluks are often formed by the seals themselves.

8. Who is the Roman goddess of fevers?

Answer: Febris

The month of February is named after Febris. She symbolizes fevers, and supposedly guards people from fevers as well.

9. In which US state is it illegal to get a fish drunk?

Answer: Ohio

Apparently the ingestion of alcohol can cause fish to become paralytic. Most fish will die.

(Source: associatedcontent.com, "Dumb Ohio Laws", 2006)

10. In what country is it the law to provide pigs with toys?

Answer: England

One wonders what type of toys must be provided! The law was set so that pigs would not chew on each other.

On a trip to the UK I noticed many tiny pup tents in a large field. Having not seen this before, I asked what they were. I was told that they were part of a pig holiday camp. Seriously, though, the pup tents were there to help the pigs get out of the sun, as they have sensitive skin and will burn.

(Source: timesonline.co.uk)

Source: Author red_Foxxie

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