Homepage Quiz Answers

We picked the top international cities with the best bars and nightlife. Where did we visit a fairytale-themed bar with imaginative cocktail names like “The Frog King”?

1. Berlin
2. Dublin
3. Amsterdam
4. Tokyo

The correct answer is Berlin.

What is the chemical symbol for helium?

A chemical symbol is a shorthand notation used to represent the name of an element. The symbol is usually one or two letters that are derived from the name of the element. In some cases, the symbol may be based on the Latin name of the element.

Helium was named after the Greek god of the sun, Helios. Its symbol, He, comes from the first two letters of its name. The chemical symbol for helium is He.

The song “America the Beautiful” was inspired by a trip to what famous “purple mountain majesty”?

1. Mt. Rainier
2. Pikes Peak
3. Denali
4. Grand Teton

The correct answer is Pikes Peak.

When our resident beach expert visited California’s Point Lobos State Reserve, she found an adventure in wildlife spotting. How many species of animal does the Reserve protect?

1. 100
2. 150
3. 200
4. 250

The correct answer is 250.

For big adventures in entertainment, we checked out some of the best festivals across the country. Where did we head for a music fest once declared the world’s largest, attracting close to a million people to see 800 performers on 12 different stages?

1. Wisconsin
2. Tennessee
3. Texas
4. Washington, DC

The correct answer is Wisconsin.

What is a spider’s web made of?

The correct answer is Silk.

What is the color of Darth Vader’s light saber?

Red
Blue
Green
Purple

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is known for its distinct color, a deep and menacing red. This iconic weapon, wielded by the formidable Sith Lord, emits a crimson blade that signifies the dark side of the Force. The striking red hue symbolizes the embodiment of darkness and anger associated with the Sith, serving as a stark contrast to the vibrant blue and green lightsabers commonly wielded by Jedi knights. The rage of the Sith causes the Kyber crystals housed within the lightsaber to undergo a process of bleeding, resulting in an intense and menacing glow.

The correct answer is Red.

If you’re over the adventure of struggling with a rental car, train travel is just the ticket. Our travel writer saw Switzerland this way, adding a little travel by ________ to the mix for excellent views of the mountains and surrounding landscapes.

1. ATV
2. helicopter
3. funicular
4. aerial tram

The correct answer is aerial tram.

How many zeros are in a quadrillion?

12
15
18
21

The number quadrillion consists of one followed by fifteen zeros. It can be written as 1,000,000,000,000,000. If you’re looking for a mnemonic, the root word, quad, “four” from the Latin quadri, refers to the number of groups of three zeroes that follow one thousand. We write numbers with commas separating sets of three zeros so that it’s easier to read and understand the value. One quadrillion is also equal to 1,000 trillion. After a quadrillion, we have one quintillion, sextillion, septillion, and octillion, and so on until we reach Graham’s number, which is currently the largest known number.

The correct answer is 15.

How many kernels are on an average ear of corn?

180
400
800
1200

Corn, also known as maize, originated in Mexico 9,000 years ago and has since become a staple food of many countries across the globe. According to the Kansas Farm Bureau, the average ear of corn contains approximately 800 kernels arranged into 16 rows. Corn kernels develop from the female flowers, also known as the ovules, which are fertilized by the pollen from the tassel, the male part of the corn plant. Each ovule then develops into a kernel, and collectively they form the familiar rows on the cob. While commonly regarded as a vegetable, corn is also classified as a fruit and a grain.

The correct answer is 800.