Things You Should Know... But Might Not

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Things You Should Know... But Might Not - Quiz

Everyday you have your things to accomplish. This quiz tests you on how aware you are of your everyday surroundings and activities. These questions all have at least one answer, possibly more.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    In which order does the red light appear on a stop sign?

    • A.

      First (Top)

    • B.

      Second (Middle)

    • C.

      Third (Bottom)

    • D.

      None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. First (Top)
    Explanation
    If you get this one the next one should be a breeze to the keen (good?) driver.

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  • 2. 

    How many edges are on a STOP sign?

    • A.

      Five

    • B.

      Six

    • C.

      Eight

    • D.

      Ten

    Correct Answer
    C. Eight
    Explanation
    You might have had to STOP and think about that one, as with this next one.

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  • 3. 

    Which numbers on a phone have no letters on them?

    • A.

      0

    • B.

      1

    • C.

      2

    • D.

      9

    • E.

      They all do.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. 0
    B. 1
    Explanation
    Avid texters should have know this one, but they might not be so lucky on this next one.

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  • 4. 

    Which way does your toilet flush? (United States)

    • A.

      Clockwise

    • B.

      Counterclockwise

    Correct Answer
    B. Counterclockwise
    Explanation
    On the other side of the world, the answer is in fact the opposite.

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  • 5. 

    How often does a leap year occur?

    • A.

      Every year

    • B.

      Every other year

    • C.

      Every three years

    • D.

      Every four years

    • E.

      Every five years

    Correct Answer
    D. Every four years
    Explanation
    A leap year occurs every four years because it takes approximately 365.25 days for the Earth to orbit the sun. To account for this extra quarter day, an additional day is added to the calendar every four years in February. This extra day, known as February 29th, ensures that the calendar remains synchronized with the Earth's orbit, preventing a gradual shift in the seasons.

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  • 6. 

    What side of the road do you drive on? (United States)

    • A.

      Left

    • B.

      Right

    • C.

      Both

    Correct Answer
    B. Right
    Explanation
    Hopefully you didn't answer both...

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  • 7. 

    What is the biggest terrestrial planet in the solar system?

    • A.

      Venus

    • B.

      Earth

    • C.

      Mars

    • D.

      Jupiter

    • E.

      Neptune

    Correct Answer
    B. Earth
    Explanation
    Terrestrial, contrary to popular belief, actually means rocky. However if you thought it meant Earth, well you got it right anyways.

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  • 8. 

    How many minutes are in a second?

    • A.

      Sixty

    • B.

      One

    • C.

      365

    • D.

      1/60

    • E.

      Zero

    Correct Answer
    D. 1/60
    Explanation
    Another tricky question. This next question might be a little heavy as well.

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