Daily Trivia Quiz - Day 104 (2026-01-22)

Question 1

Many species of cuckoos are 'brood parasites.' What do they do instead of building their own nests?

Accepted Answer

Lay eggs in other birds' nests

Question 2

When parasitic cuckoos secretly lay eggs in another bird's nest, how does the host bird identify the 'intruder' even if the colors look similar?

Accepted Answer

By using unique 'signature' patterns they have evolved, such as specific spots or squiggles

Question 3

How does a refrigerator actually cool food?

Accepted Answer

It moves heat from inside to the room

Question 4

Why do some cities add a tiny amount of chlorine to drinking water?

Accepted Answer

To kill germs as water travels through pipes

Question 5

Why are some track turns banked?

Accepted Answer

The tilt helps runners keep speed on curves

Question 6

Why were rat catchers essential in growing cities like Victorian London?

Accepted Answer

To control disease and protect food stores

Question 7

What animal did traditional rat catchers often use as a partner?

Accepted Answer

A ferret or terrier dog

Question 8

Why were teenage boys replaced by women as telephone operators in the late 1800s?

Accepted Answer

Boys were often rude and pranked customers

Question 9

Why did sports teams switch from live animals to costumed mascots?

Accepted Answer

Costumes are safer and can perform skits

Question 10

Before electric lights, who was responsible for lighting city streets each evening?

Accepted Answer

A lamplighter