Daily Trivia Quiz - Day 84 (2026-01-02)

Question 1

Why should you store apples away from bananas?

Accepted Answer

Apples release ethylene gas that speeds banana ripening and can make them mushy.

Question 2

What is the typical birth rate in Vatican City?

Accepted Answer

Zero

Question 3

For what specific purpose were M&Ms originally invented?

Accepted Answer

For soldiers to carry chocolate without it melting

Question 4

What does the term 'Wi-Fi' actually stand for?

Accepted Answer

Nothing

Question 5

Where did author Ian Fleming get the name 'James Bond' for his superspy?

Accepted Answer

From the cover of a bird-watching book

Question 6

Roller coasters were originally invented in America for what moral purpose?

Accepted Answer

To distract Americans from sin

Question 7

What is the technical name for the 'dot' over the letters 'i' and 'j'?

Accepted Answer

Tittle

Question 8

What is the 'scrim' in a theater?

Accepted Answer

A curtain that appears transparent when lit from behind

Question 9

In tennis, what is a score of zero called?

Accepted Answer

Love

Question 10

What is the only planet in our solar system not named after a god?

Accepted Answer

Earth