Daily Trivia Quiz - Day 42 (2025-11-21)

Question 1

Why does time seem to move faster as you get older?

Accepted Answer

Proportional theory: each year is a smaller fraction of your total life

Question 2

What happens to astronauts' height in space?

Accepted Answer

They grow 2-3 inches taller (spine extends without gravity)

Question 3

What was the first commercially available cell phone called?

Accepted Answer

Motorola DynaTAC 8000X (1983)

Question 4

Which organ is the only one that can float in water?

Accepted Answer

Lungs

Question 5

What causes lightning to zigzag instead of traveling in a straight line?

Accepted Answer

It follows the path of least resistance through air

Question 6

Which body part has the same number of bones as a giraffe's neck?

Accepted Answer

Human neck (both have 7 vertebrae)

Question 7

What percentage of your brain's energy goes to just keeping it ready, even when 'doing nothing'?

Accepted Answer

60-80% (Default Mode Network)

Question 8

How many lightning strikes hit Earth every second?

Accepted Answer

About 100 strikes (8.6 million per day)

Question 9

What does the 'i' in iPhone actually stand for?

Accepted Answer

Internet, Individual, Instruct, Inform, Inspire (Steve Jobs listed 5 meanings)

Question 10

Why do spicy foods make your nose run?

Accepted Answer

Capsaicin triggers pain receptors that activate mucus production as 'defense'