Random Facts Quiz!

According to statistics, you'll probably live the longest in which U.S. state?

• New York

• Maryland

• Hawaii

• Illinois

Answer explanation

On average, life expectancy in Hawaii is 82.3 years. To devise life expectancy rates, health insurers assess 16 health markers made available by public health and government organizations. The state of Utah owns the distinction of having the healthiest citizenry

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How many Presidents have their been in the United States?

• 46

• 56

• 51

• 62

Answer explanation

There have been 46 presidencies (including the current president, Joe Biden, whose term began in 2021)

What was the first name for the hashtag symbol (#)?

• Pound Sign

• Number Sign

• Zed Mark

• Octothorp

Answer explanation

"Octothorp" is spelled "octothorpe," "octathorp" or "octatherp." In the U.K., it's defined as "gate," "hash key" or "square key." The symbol has been "a pound of weight" or "hash" among other meanings, depending on the region.

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What does does a camel store in its hump?

• water

• food

• saliva

• waste

Answer explanation

The camel is a large hoofed creature native to the dry lands of Africa and Asia. It can go for long periods without water. The camel stores water in its blood, and the camel hump consists of stored fatty deposits the animal uses for nourishment.

How many French fries does the average American eat each year?

• Less than 2 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 12 pounds

• 30 pounds

Answer explanation

Health experts stress considerably reducing French fries intake for a few important reasons. Processed potatoes contain traces of cancer-causing acrylamide, an odorless white substance. Moreover, such a large ingestion of deep-fried food has contributed to increasing obesity rates.

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Which of these animals does not sleep?

• Lion

• Zebra

• Owl

• Bullfrog

Answer explanation

Bullfrogs are vocal amphibian creatures that are native to Canada and the eastern United States. It is assumed that the bullfrog does not sleep because, in a 1967 sleep study, the animal responded to painful stimuli during its resting phase.

In which state does the United States Postal Service still use mules?

• Maine

• Georgia

• Florida

• Arizona

Answer explanation

Arizona is a characteristically urbanized state. However, in its Grand Canyon region, there exists a small group of people who still receive their mail by mule. According to the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, the route is likely one of the last of its kind in the world

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Which human body part contains the most water?

• Lung

• Liver

• Eye

• Tongue

Answer explanation

Roughly 80 percent of the human lung is water. However, the spaces of air within the lung are shielded by assorted barriers and channel structures. Human kidneys and muscles contain 79 percent water, and the heart and brain contain 73 percent.

A bolt of lightning contains enough energy to toast ___________ slices of bread.

• 10,000

• 100,000

• 20,000

• 200,000

Answer explanation

A bolt of lightning contains enough energy to toast 100,000 slices of bread!!

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What was the first toy advertised on TV?

• Mr. Potato Head

• Gilbert the Bear

• Barbie

• GI Joe

Answer explanation

Mr. Potato head was the first toy advertised on TV!!