Things You Should Know... But Might Not

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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.

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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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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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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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Things You Should Know... But Might Not

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

How many edges are on a STOP sign?

Which numbers on a phone have no letters on them?

Which way does your toilet flush? (United States)

How often does a leap year occur?

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

What is the biggest terrestrial planet in the solar system?

How many minutes are in a second?