Daily Trivia Quiz - Day 101 (2026-01-19)

Question 1

Some sensors and cameras in machines keep themselves clear by firing a sudden, strong blast of air — kind of like your body’s natural “get this irritant out NOW!” reflex. Which one is it?

Accepted Answer

Sneezing

Question 2

Restaurants often place a very expensive wine at the top of the menu not to sell it, but to trigger a 'brain glitch' that makes the other wines look what?

Accepted Answer

Cheaper

Question 3

People can spot “faces” in clouds, outlets, and toast almost instantly. What does the brain usually recognize faster: faces or written words?

Accepted Answer

Faces

Question 4

Having a food taster sounds like perfect protection against poison, but why wasn’t it foolproof?

Accepted Answer

Many poisons act slowly

Question 5

When the first underground trains ran in London, they used steam engines. What unintended problem did that cause for riders?

Accepted Answer

Smoky, stuffy tunnels

Question 6

How do some Arctic animals cope when there is no sunrise for weeks?

Accepted Answer

Their body clocks loosen and follow food and temperature instead of daylight.

Question 7

What natural tool inspired the design of hollow medical needles used to deliver medicine?

Accepted Answer

Snake fangs

Question 8

Why was drinking chocolate once controversial in some religious settings?

Accepted Answer

People debated whether it counted as food and broke a fast.

Question 9

Why does sign language feel "loud" to some observers even though it is silent?

Accepted Answer

Fast, sharp hand movements create strong visual rhythms.

Question 10

How do microbes survive inside hot volcanic vents where most life would die?

Accepted Answer

They use heat-tolerant chemistry to protect their cells.