Daily Trivia Quiz - Day 108 (2026-01-26)

Question 1

Why might a change in diet cause temporary stomach changes?

Accepted Answer

Gut microbes need time to adjust

Question 2

Why is soap so effective at destroying viruses like the Coronavirus?

Accepted Answer

It tears apart their outer shell

Question 3

You will never see a cashew nut sold in its shell at the grocery store. Why?

Accepted Answer

The shell contains a toxin

Question 4

Dragons appear in folklore all over the world. What is the key difference between classic Western and Eastern dragons?

Accepted Answer

Western are evil; Eastern are benevolent

Question 5

During Tulip Mania, the most valuable tulips were the 'broken' ones with striped petals. What actually caused this pattern?

Accepted Answer

A virus

Question 6

The co-founder of Nike created the first innovative traction sole for his running shoes using what household appliance?

Accepted Answer

A waffle iron

Question 7

Australia's Lake Hillier is famous for its permanent, bubblegum-pink color. What causes this vibrant hue?

Accepted Answer

Microalgae and bacteria

Question 8

The 'Immortal Jellyfish' (Turritopsis dohrnii) can cheat death by doing what?

Accepted Answer

Reverting to its infant stage

Question 9

Why is tempered glass (like in car windows) safer than regular glass?

Accepted Answer

It crumbles instead of making shards

Question 10

Why did the Brothers Grimm originally collect these fairy tales?

Accepted Answer

To preserve German culture