Icebreaker: Trivia

In 2009, what symbol was added to Morse code as the newest addition in 60 years?

• $

• !

• #

• @

What kind of bulbs were once used as a form of currency?

• Light bulbs

• Tulip bulbs

• Garlic bulbs

• Onion bulbs

Answer explanation

In 17th century Netherlands, tulips were so valuable and in demand that they actually caused a craze known as “tulip mania.” For years, people were so obsessed with tulips, that they actually traded their valuables and paid thousands of guilder (their previous form of currency) for the flower.

What was the original purpose of the tiny pocket in jeans?

• To use up extra fabric

• To hold a quarter

• To store pocket watches

• To put a ring in to wash your hands

What year was the internet opened to the public?

• 1993

• 1998

• 1986

• 2001

In bowling, getting three strikes in a row is called a turkey. What is it called when you get two strikes in a row?

• Pig

• Double

• Ham

• Nothing

How many hearts does an octopus have?

• 3

• 4

• 1

• 2

The sailfish, the fastest fish in the ocean, can reach up to what speed?

• 95 mph

• 43 mph

• 56 mph

• 68 mph

Which vegetable was the first to be grown in space?

• Potato

• Carrot

• Radish

• Tomato

The Mariana Trench is in which ocean?

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Arctic

• Pacific

What percentage of people around the world wear glasses?

• About 20%

• About 60%

• About 40%

• About 30%