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This test will tell you if those A's really thell the truth, or if you swapped those report cards with someone else!

Questions and Answers

1.

Vampyroteuthis infernalis means what in Latin?
- A.
  
  Vampire bat
- B.
  
  Voldemort
- C.
  
  Vampire fire
- D.
  
  Fiery Pyromaniac
- E.
  
  Vampire squid from heck
Correct Answer
E. Vampire squid from heck

Explanation
The correct answer is "Vampire squid from heck". The Latin term "Vampyroteuthis infernalis" translates to "Vampire squid from heck". The term "vampire" refers to its dark coloration and feeding habits, while "squid from heck" emphasizes its unique and mysterious nature.

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In 1925, what did Victor Lustig sell for scrap metal twice?
- A.
  
  The frame of his house
- B.
  
  The wires for a blimp
- C.
  
  The Eiflle Tower
- D.
  
  A famouse metal sculpture
- E.
  
  His wife
Correct Answer
C. The Eiflle Tower

Explanation
In 1925, Victor Lustig famously sold the Eiffel Tower for scrap metal twice. He used his skills as a con artist to convince unsuspecting buyers that the iconic landmark was being dismantled and sold off. This audacious scam earned Lustig a significant amount of money before he was eventually caught.

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A beggar collecting cigarette ends can make a new cigarette out of 4 ends. One morning, he collects a total of 32 ends. How many cigarettes can he smoke that day?
- A.
  
  8 cigaretts
- B.
  
  10 cigaretts
- C.
  
  7 cigaretts
- D.
  
  11 cigaretts
- E.
  
  0 cigaretts: He has no tape!
Correct Answer
B. 10 cigaretts

Explanation
Firstly, Tape is irrelevent. Secondly, 10 because he could make 8, then 2 more from the ends of his original 10.

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I turn polar bears whiteand I will make you cry.I make girls comb their hair.I make celebrities look stupidand normal people look like celebrities.I turn pancakes brownand make your champane bubble.If you sqeeze me, I'll pop.If you look at me, you'll pop.Can you guess the riddle?
- A.
  
  Pie
- B.
  
  Pressure
- C.
  
  Maybe...If you tell me the answer
- D.
  
  No
- E.
  
  Yes
Correct Answer
E. Yes

Explanation
The question is "can you answer the riddle?" Not What is the answer to the riddle!

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At one time in Alaska, it was illegal to watch what from an airplane.?
- A.
  
  A moose
- B.
  
  A tree
- C.
  
  A prospector
- D.
  
  A mayor
- E.
  
  Another plane
Correct Answer
A. A moose

Explanation
In Alaska, it was illegal to watch a moose from an airplane. This law was likely put in place to prevent disturbance or harm to the wildlife. Watching a moose from an airplane could potentially disrupt their natural behavior or cause them to flee, which could be detrimental to their survival in the harsh Alaskan environment. Therefore, to protect the moose population, this law was enforced to discourage people from observing them from the air.

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Are You As Smart As You Think?

Vampyroteuthis infernalis means what in Latin?

In 1925, what did Victor Lustig sell for scrap metal twice?

A beggar collecting cigarette ends can make a new cigarette out of 4 ends. One morning, he collects a total of 32 ends. How many cigarettes can he smoke that day?

I turn polar bears whiteand I will make you cry.I make girls comb their hair.I make celebrities look stupidand normal people look like celebrities.I turn pancakes brownand make your champane bubble.If you sqeeze me, I'll pop.If you look at me, you'll pop.Can you guess the riddle?

At one time in Alaska, it was illegal to watch what from an airplane.?