Daily Trivia Quiz - Day 103 (2026-01-21)

Question 1

Many modern banknotes feature the 'EURion Constellation', a specific pattern of five rings (like the stars of Orion). This pattern is designed to communicate with what machine?

Accepted Answer

Photocopiers

Question 2

Sloths are incredibly slow, but their fur is a busy ecosystem. What grows in their fur that helps camouflage them green?

Accepted Answer

Algae

Question 3

Before the zipper became common on clothes, it was originally marketed for use on what?

Accepted Answer

Boots

Question 4

Sea otters are often seen floating on their backs in groups. What do they do to stay together while they sleep?

Accepted Answer

Hold hands

Question 5

Why do some mountain ranges slowly rise after heavy ice melts?

Accepted Answer

The land rebounds when weight is removed

Question 6

The Platypus is a strange animal. It lays eggs, has a beak, and lacks which major organ?

Accepted Answer

A stomach

Question 7

The tradition of carving Jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween began in Ireland. What vegetable did they originally carve?

Accepted Answer

Turnips

Question 8

Human hair is surprisingly strong. A full head of hair could technically support the weight of what?

Accepted Answer

Two elephants

Question 9

Why is balancing harder when you close your eyes?

Accepted Answer

You lose visual cues that steady you

Question 10

Why is over-cleaning every surface not always ideal?

Accepted Answer

It can remove helpful microbes too