General knowledge trivia: oddities, surprising facts and the classics
878 general knowledge trivia questions, every one fact-checked. Free, no app, no sign-up. The classic pub-quiz mix: history, language, animals, inventions and the surprising facts that make people say no way.
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Sample general knowledge trivia questions
Five from the pack (answers included)
- Which arthropod group includes spiders, ticks, and scorpions?
Answer: Arachnids - Which U.S. state was the last to officially ratify the Constitution, joining the Union in 1790?
Answer: Rhode Island
Aside: The smallest state also made the grandest entrance by arriving last. - How many teeth does an adult human typically have, including wisdom teeth?
Answer: 32
Fun fact: Wisdom teeth are third molars, though many people never develop all four. - Which Scandinavian country is home to the world's longest road tunnel?
Answer: Norway
Fun fact: Norway's Lærdal Tunnel stretches more than 15 miles through mountains. - Which famous mathematician is credited with developing calculus independently of Newton, sparking a historic priority dispute?
Answer: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Fun fact: Leibniz developed notation still used in calculus, including the integral sign.
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