Things You Should Know... But Might Not

1. How often does a leap year occur?

Every year

Every other year

Every three years

Every four years

Every five years

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.

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.

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

First (Top)

Second (Middle)

Third (Bottom)

None of the Above

If you get this one the next one should be a breeze to the keen (good?) driver.

Explanation

If you get this one the next one should be a breeze to the keen (good?) driver.

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

Left

Right

Both

Hopefully you didn't answer both...

Explanation

Hopefully you didn't answer both...

4. How many edges are on a STOP sign?

Five

Six

Eight

Ten

You might have had to STOP and think about that one, as with this next one.

Explanation

You might have had to STOP and think about that one, as with this next one.

5. How many minutes are in a second?

Sixty

One

365

1/60

Zero

Another tricky question. This next question might be a little heavy as well.

Explanation

Another tricky question. This next question might be a little heavy as well.

6. Which way does your toilet flush? (United States)

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

On the other side of the world, the answer is in fact the opposite.

Explanation

On the other side of the world, the answer is in fact the opposite.

7. What is the biggest terrestrial planet in the solar system?

Venus

Earth

Mars

Jupiter

Neptune

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

Explanation

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

8. Which numbers on a phone have no letters on them?

0

1

2

9

They all do.

Avid texters should have know this one, but they might not be so lucky on this next one.

Explanation

Avid texters should have know this one, but they might not be so lucky on this next one.

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