Two Truths and a Lie with Neil deGrasse Tyson

In this video, Neil deGrasse Tyson participates in a game called 'Two Truths and a Lie'. He presents three statements: owning a fountain pen used by Isaac Newton, having over 100 cosmic ties, and owning more than 2,000 science books. The lie is revealed to be the fountain pen, as they were not invented in Newton's time. The game continues with Neil's opponent guessing incorrectly about Neil's claim of Jon Bon Jovi being a family friend. The video concludes with a reflection on the game and what was learned about Neil.

What is the main objective of the game 'Two Truths and a Lie'?

• To tell three lies and guess the truth

• To present two truths and one lie and guess the lie

• To tell two lies and one truth and guess the truth

• To present three truths and guess the lie

Which of the following was NOT one of Neil's statements?

• Owning more than 100 cosmic ties

• Owning a telescope used by Galileo

• Owning over 2,000 science books

• Owning a fountain pen used by Isaac Newton

Why was the statement about the fountain pen identified as a lie?

• Neil prefers digital writing tools

• Fountain pens are too expensive

• Neil dislikes fountain pens

• Fountain pens were not invented during Isaac Newton's time

What historical fact was mentioned about fountain pens?

• They were invented in the 1800s

• They were used by Isaac Newton

• They are made of gold

• They were invented in the 1600s

What was the reason given for believing the statement about cosmic ties?

• Neil dislikes ties

• Cosmic ties are rare

• Neil is known for his cosmic tie collection

• Cosmic ties are expensive

Which of the following was NOT one of the other participant's statements?

• Wanting to be a meteorologist

• Being a close family friend of Jon Bon Jovi

• Never having seen Star Wars

• Being a fan of Star Trek

What was the lie in the other participant's statements?

• Never having seen Star Wars

• Being a close family friend of Jon Bon Jovi

• Wanting to be a meteorologist

• Being a fan of Star Trek

What was the other participant's reasoning for choosing the Star Wars statement as a lie?

• The participant dislikes science fiction

• Star Wars is not popular

• The participant is a Star Trek fan

• Everyone has seen Star Wars

What was the participant's reaction to the revelation of the lie?

• Surprised that Jon Bon Jovi was not a family friend

• Surprised that Neil owned a fountain pen

• Surprised that Neil had seen Star Wars

• Surprised that Neil was a meteorologist

What did the participants learn from playing the game?

• The plot of Star Wars

• A little more about each other's personal interests

• The biography of Jon Bon Jovi

• The history of fountain pens