Daily Trivia Quiz - Day 64 (2025-12-13)

Question 1

In parts of medieval Europe, what strange legal practice sometimes happened when farm animals caused serious damage?

Accepted Answer

Animals like pigs could be put on trial and even sentenced in court

Question 2

In psychology experiments with restaurants, what effect does serving the same food on a heavier plate have on diners?

Accepted Answer

They rate the food as higher quality and more satisfying

Question 3

When you sleep in a new place for the first night, what unusual thing does your brain often do?

Accepted Answer

Keep one hemisphere more alert as a night watch

Question 4

Besides flags and footprints, what scientific device did Apollo astronauts leave on the Moon that researchers still use today?

Accepted Answer

Reflector panels that bounce lasers back to measure distance precisely

Question 5

What audio illusion makes it sound as if a tone is rising in pitch forever, even though the overall sound never actually gets higher?

Accepted Answer

A Shepard tone

Question 6

What is the idea behind a coffee nap for boosting alertness?

Accepted Answer

Drink coffee and then take a short nap so caffeine kicks in as you wake up

Question 7

Why does flipping your pillow to the cool side feel instantly refreshing even though the room temperature has not changed?

Accepted Answer

Temperature sensors in your skin respond most strongly to sudden changes

Question 8

In some lab studies, what subtle effect does chewing gum have on thinking during short demanding tasks?

Accepted Answer

It can slightly improve attention and memory performance

Question 9

After it was dismantled and sold in the 1960s, where was the 19th century London Bridge rebuilt?

Accepted Answer

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Question 10

On a baseball bat, what is special about the sweet spot where solid hits feel almost free of painful vibration?

Accepted Answer

It is a vibration node where most impact energy goes into the ball instead of your hands