There are facts you deliberately learn, and then there are facts that somehow move into your brain and refuse to leave.
Today, we’re interested in the second kind. From guacamole and guitars to Greek mythology, David Bowie and a bit of science, these 20 questions should reveal just how much wonderfully random information you’ve picked up over the years. Answers are at the end, so no sneaking a look.
1. Which instrument is Fender particularly famous for making?
A. Trumpet
B. Guitar
C. Drums
D. Keyboard
2. In 1900, which German scientist introduced his quantum theory?
A. Albert Einstein
B. Werner Heisenberg
C. Niels Bohr
D. Max Planck
3. What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
A. Tomato
B. Potato
C. Avocado
D. Onion
4. In which film was the line ‘You had me at hello’?
A. Sleepless in Seattle
B. Jerry Maguire
C. Notting Hill
D. Titanic
5. In which English county would you find Chesterfield?
A. Yorkshire
B. Nottinghamshire
C. Staffordshire
D. Derbyshire
6. How many valves does a standard trumpet have?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Two
D. Five
7. DeepSeek is an AI company based in which country?
A. Japan
B. France
C. China
D. USA
8. Who was the third President of the United States?
A. George Washington
B. James Madison
C. John Adams
D. Thomas Jefferson
9. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
A. Au
B. Hg
C. Ag
D. Hu
10. Little Wonder was a 1997 hit for which artist?
A. Michael Jackson
B. Prince
C. Elton John
D. David Bowie
11. Which Great Lake feeds the Niagara River?
A. Lake Superior
B. Lake Ontario
C. Lake Erie
D. Lake Huron
12. What type of cheese is traditionally used in the Greek dish spanakopita?
A. Cheddar
B. Camembert
C. Gouda
D. Feta
13. Vic Reeves is the stage name of which comedian?
A. Jim Moir
B. Simon Townsend
C. Richard Teaspoon
D. Will Walker
14. In the political acronym CND, what does the D stand for?
A. Defence
B. Democracy
C. Development
D. Disarmament
15. In Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the daughters of which Titan?
A. Cronus
B. Prometheus
C. Hyperion
D. Atlas
16. Brooklyn Bridge is located in which US city?
A. Los Angeles
B. Nevada
C. Seattle
D. New York
17. King Rat is a character traditionally associated with which pantomime?
A. Cinderella
B. Dick Whittington
C. Aladdin
D. Babes in the Wood
18. Which French novelist won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2014?
A. Jean Audureau
B. Patrick Modiano
C. Elsa Cayat
D. Philippe Lejeune
19. How many feet are there in a yard?
A. Four
B. Two
C. Five
D. Three
20. What is the capital city of Mali?
A. Bamako
B. Timbuktu
C. Bangui
D. Abuja
Answers
1. B. Guitar
2. D. Max Planck
3. C. Avocado
4. B. Jerry Maguire
5. D. Derbyshire
6. A. Three
7. C. China
8. D. Thomas Jefferson
9. A. Au
10. D. David Bowie
11. C. Lake Erie
12. D. Feta
13. A. Jim Moir
14. D. Disarmament
15. D. Atlas
16. D. New York
17. B. Dick Whittington
18. B. Patrick Modiano
19. D. Three
20. A. Bamako
So, how much useless-but-useful knowledge was hiding in there? Count up your correct answers and tell us your score in the comments. Extra credit if you admit which question completely fooled you.
