11th May 2024Quiz written and hosted by
@Germ366.
Q1: What is the smallest unit of matter that has all the characteristics of an element?
A1: An Atom.
Q2: What gas makes up the majority of the Earth’s atmosphere?
A2: Nitrogen.
Q3: What normal (though usually infrequent) bodily function are astronauts incapable of doing in space?
A: Crying.
Q4: What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A4: Diamonds.
Q5: How many bones do sharks have in their bodies?
A5: None.
Q6: Which part of the human body has the most sweat glands?
A6: The feet.
Q7: What color is the sunset on Mars?
A7: Blue.
Q8: How many humans have walked on the Moon?
A8: 12.
Q9: Which scientist invented penicillin?
A9: Alexander Fleming.
Q10: Which hair product was invented in 1950?
A10: Hair spray.
Q11: The world’s first ATM was introduced in Enfield, UK, in what year?
A11: 1967.
Q12: In what country were Venetian blinds invented?
A12: Persia.
Q13: Which ancient civilization invented scissors?
A13: Ancient Egypt.
Q14: In what year was the first ever SMS text message sent?
A14: 1992.
Q15: Dutch engineer Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel built the first submarine in what year?
A15: 1620.
Q16: What was the world’s first postage stamp, issued in the United Kingdom in 1840 called?
A16: A Penny Black.
Q17: What did Charles Babbage famously invent?
A17: The computer.
Q18: What does “ATM” stand for?
A18: Automated Teller Machine
Q19: The widespread use of hair spray contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer because they released what harmful chemical? (The acronym is fine)
A19: CFCs.
Q20: What does “CFCs” stand for?
A20: Chlorofluorocarbons.
Results:@Selc0uth - 29 points
A Rook Book - 26 points
@zzib - 7 points