Daily Trivia Quiz - Day 112 (2026-01-30)

Question 1

A massive volcanic eruption in 1815 caused global climate abnormalities the following year, leading to snow in June and widespread crop failure. What is this period famously called?

Accepted Answer

The Year Without a Summer

Question 2

Astronauts use the 'Richat Structure' in the Sahara Desert as a landmark because, from space, it looks exactly like what?

Accepted Answer

A giant bullseye

Question 3

When a character in a play or movie turns and speaks directly to the audience, they are said to be breaking what?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Wall

Question 4

In March 1876, the residents of Bath County, Kentucky, witnessed a bizarre phenomenon where what biological substance 'rained' from a clear sky for several minutes?

Accepted Answer

Chunks of raw meat

Question 5

Before they were disco fashion, platform shoes were used in Ancient Greek theatre for what practical purpose?

Accepted Answer

To show a character's importance

Question 6

The massive powdered wigs worn by European aristocrats in the 17th century originally became popular to hide the symptoms of which disease?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis

Question 7

László Bíró invented the modern ballpoint pen to solve the problem of fountain pens leaking. He got the idea for the quick-drying ink from watching the production of what?

Accepted Answer

Newspapers

Question 8

The concept of sushi did not start as a way to eat raw fish, but rather as a technique invented for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

Preserving fish

Question 9

The "Chocolate Hills" in the Philippines are a geological formation of over 1,200 grassy mounds. Why are they given this delicious name?

Accepted Answer

They turn brown in the dry season

Question 10

Traditionally, female pigs were used to hunt for truffles because the scent resembles male pig pheromones. Why have hunters largely switched to using dogs instead?

Accepted Answer

Pigs try to eat the truffles