Do You Know These Random Facts?

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  • 1. 

    ​“Facebook Addiction Disorder” is a mental disorder identified by Psychologists

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    "Facebook Addiction Disorder" being identified as a mental disorder by psychologists implies that there is a recognition within the field of psychology that excessive use of Facebook can lead to addictive behavior and have negative impacts on an individual's mental well-being. This suggests that psychologists have conducted research and observed patterns of behavior that align with the criteria for addiction, leading them to classify it as a mental disorder.

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  • 2. 

    During your lifetime, you will produce enough saliva to fill:

    • A.

      One Olympic swimming pool

    • B.

      One backyard swimming pool

    • C.

      Two Olympic swimming pools

    • D.

      One paddle pool

    Correct Answer
    C. Two Olympic swimming pools
    Explanation
    During a person's lifetime, they produce a significant amount of saliva. Saliva is continuously produced by the salivary glands in the mouth and helps in the digestion process. Two Olympic swimming pools is an enormous volume, indicating the large quantity of saliva produced over a lifetime. This answer highlights the astonishing amount of saliva that an individual generates throughout their life.

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  • 3. 

    The average woman uses her height in lipstick every 10 years

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The average woman uses her height in lipstick every 5 years

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  • 4. 

    A flock of crows is known as a ____

    Correct Answer
    murder, Murder, MURDER
    Explanation
    A flock of crows is known as a "murder" because that is the term used to describe a group of crows. The word "murder" is derived from the Old English word "murther," which means a flock or group of crows. This term is commonly used in literature and folklore to describe the collective noun for crows. The repeated capitalization of "MURDER" emphasizes the term and adds a playful tone to the answer.

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  • 5. 

    Recycling one glass jar saves enough energy to watch TV for ___ hours

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      3

    • C.

      1

    • D.

      0.25

    Correct Answer
    B. 3
    Explanation
    Recycling one glass jar saves enough energy to watch TV for 3 hours. This is because glass can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality. By recycling glass, energy is saved in the production process, as it requires less energy to melt down recycled glass compared to making new glass from raw materials. Therefore, recycling one glass jar conserves energy that can be used for other purposes such as watching TV.

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  • 6. 

    Hitler’s mother never considered getting rid of her son Adolf

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Hitler’s mother considered abortion but the doctor persuaded her to keep the baby

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  • 7. 

    In Uganda, ____% of the population is under 15 years of age

    Correct Answer
    50, fifty, FIFTY, Fifty
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 50, fifty, FIFTY, or Fifty. This indicates that 50% of the population in Uganda is under 15 years of age.

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  • 8. 

    Which social media(s) are banned in China?

    • A.

      Skype and Instagram

    • B.

      Facebook and Twitter

    • C.

      All social media are available

    • D.

      Facebook, Skype and Twitter

    Correct Answer
    D. Facebook, Skype and Twitter
    Explanation
    Facebook, Skype, and Twitter are banned in China. The Chinese government heavily censors the internet and social media platforms, blocking access to websites and apps that it deems to be a threat to its control. Facebook, Skype, and Twitter are among the platforms that have been blocked in China due to concerns about the spread of information and potential for organizing protests or dissent. While other social media platforms may also be subject to censorship and restrictions, these three are specifically mentioned as being banned in China.

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  • 9. 

    Has it ever snowed in the Sahara Desert?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    It snowed in the Sahara desert for 30 minutes on the 18th February 1979

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