100 Funniest Trivia Questions & Answers

Question: Which cuddly marsupial could moonlight as a master criminal because its fingerprints match humans'?

Answer: Koalas

Question: Which mythical creature is so beloved in Scotland that it's their national animal? Hint: It's not Nessie!

Answer: Unicorn

Question: What noisy early riser did ancient Romans ban from public places so they could sleep in?

Answer: Roosters

Question: Which continent is so cold that even reptiles say, "Nope, too chilly for us!"?

Answer: Antarctica

Question: Which country has a flightless bird named after a fuzzy fruit as its national symbol?

Answer: New Zealand

Question: Which continent is penguin-free despite having everything from deserts to Disneylands?

Answer: North America

Question: Which ocean is so massive that even whales need a map?

Answer: Pacific Ocean

Question: Which critter is such a drama queen that it plays dead when things get tough?

Answer: Opossums

Question: Male snakes have a unique romantic twist—what special feature do they use during mating?

Answer: Hemipenes

Question: What animal can run faster than a horse and roar like a lion?

Answer: Hyena

Question: Which US President got stuck in a bathtub and made a splash in history?

Answer: William Howard Taft

Question: What’s the world’s smallest country, so small it’s surrounded by another city?

Answer: Vatican City

Question: Which city is known as “The Big Apple” and shines with skyscrapers and bright lights?

Answer: New York City

Question: Which Parisian landmark was meant to be temporary but became the city’s most famous symbol?

Answer: Eiffel Tower

Question: Before wristwatches were the rage, what was the cool timepiece folks kept in their pockets?

Answer: Pocket watches

Question: Which Australian building looks like giant sails and is a harbour icon?

Answer: Sydney Opera House

Question: Which US President delivered the Gettysburg Address with the opening line “Four score and seven years ago”?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Question: Which nickname for British police officers comes from the founder of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Robert Peel?

Answer: Bobbies

Question: What barrier was built in 1961 and became a symbol of the Cold War divide in Germany?

Answer: Berlin Wall

Question: Which mythical creature is the national animal of Scotland and adds magic to its heritage?

Answer: Unicorn

Question: Ready to make some history? What’s the most tattoos ever given in 24 hours?

Answer: 801

Question: Who’s the Big Mac superfan who’s eaten more than anyone else in the world?

Answer: Donald A. Gorske

Question: Face it—balancing utensils isn’t easy! What’s the record for most spoons on someone’s face?

Answer: 31

Question: Full house! What’s the most kids born to one mom?

Answer: 69

Question: Layer up! What’s the record for most T-shirts worn at once?

Answer: 260

Question: What English word has no vowels?

Answer: Rhythms

Question: Don’t look down! Which country has the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge?

Answer: Portugal

Question: If you’re a trivia buff, which Guinness World Record category requires you to answer as many general knowledge questions as possible in one minute?

Answer: Most general knowledge questions answered in one minute

Question: Quack quack! What’s the record for most rubber ducks?

Answer: 5,631

Question: Toe-tally gross! What’s the longest toenails ever recorded?

Answer: 87 inches

Question: In Japanese cooking what’s the fermented friend that gives miso soup its umami?

Answer: Fermented soybeans

Question: What’s the world’s most stolen food that’s always on the “most wanted” list? (It’s really grate!)

Answer: Cheese

Question: I scream, you scream, but which ancient civilization invented ice cream?

Answer: China

Question: Got a case of veggie fright? What’s the word for an irrational fear of vegetables?

Answer: Lachanophobia

Question: If the kitchen gives you the heebie-jeebies, what’s this fear called?

Answer: Mageirocophobia

Question: Before carrots were orange what colour were they?

Answer: Purple

Question: Which fruit is half human?

Answer: Bananas

Question: Fluffy but heavy! How much does an average cloud weigh? (Hint: It’s heavier than 100 elephants!)

Answer: 1.1 million pounds

Question: Which condiment was sold in the 1830s as a medicine to treat indigestion?

Answer: Ketchup

Question: Contrary to myth what was the original colour of Coca-Cola when it was first produced?

Answer: Brown

Question: Which Renaissance genius wrote his notes backwards—was he keeping secrets or just ahead of his time?

Answer: Leonardo da Vinci

Question: Which Hollywood heartthrob not only acted but also rocked out in a band called Dead Man's Bones?

Answer: Ryan Gosling

Question: Which painter might have said, "I'm all ears," except for that one time he wasn't?

Answer: Vincent van Gogh

Question: Which pop superstar loves her cats so much she named one after a doctor from "Grey's Anatomy"?

Answer: Taylor Swift

Question: Who caused the internet to practically melt down in 2014 with a viral magazine cover?

Answer: Kim Kardashian

Question: Who's the legendary entertainer known worldwide as the "King of Pop"?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Question: Which queen of pop has a species of horsefly named after her—maybe because it's got a golden behind?

Answer: Beyoncé

Question: Which pop star had a tulip named in his honor, making flower gardens a bit more "beliebable"?

Answer: Justin Bieber

Question: Which actress has the middle name "Love" and once whispered to ghosts on TV?

Answer: Jennifer Love Hewitt

Question: Which pop icon was fired from Dunkin' Donuts for playing with the jelly filling before becoming a superstar?

Answer: Madonna

Question: In "Friends", Ross had a cheeky pet that loved causing chaos—what was the name of his mischievous monkey roommate?

Answer: Marcel

Question: He’s been stomping Goombas and saving princesses since the ‘80s—who is this mustachioed plumber in red?

Answer: Mario

Question: Which TV show featured a pizza on a rooftop, and a meme that’s still making us laugh today?

Answer: Breaking Bad

Question: Which Hollywood heartthrob was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1995 with a mullet?

Answer: Brad Pitt

Question: Who had a lip-sync fail on “Saturday Night Live” in 2004 and had to jig off the stage?

Answer: Ashlee Simpson

Question: At the 2015 Miss Universe pageant what major mistake did Steve Harvey make, and how did it go wrong?

Answer: He announced the wrong winner

Question: Which pop star had a wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show and everyone lost their minds?

Answer: Janet Jackson

Question: Born and raised in West Philadelphia, who moved in with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air on a ‘90s sitcom?

Answer: Will Smith

Question: Who was “Miss Independent” after winning the first season of “American Idol”?

Answer: Kelly Clarkson

Question: Who played an entire family dinner scene by himself in “The Nutty Professor”?

Answer: Eddie Murphy

Question: Did you know you're basically a walking water balloon? What percentage of the human body is water?

Answer: 60%

Question: Which deep-sea giant boasts the biggest brain on the planet, making it the true "big brain" of the animal kingdom?

Answer: Sperm Whale

Question: Which ocean behemoth can belt out tunes louder than a jet engine, making it the loudest animal on Earth?

Answer: Blue Whale

Question: Which underwater creature has not one, not two, but three hearts—talk about having extra love to give!

Answer: Octopus

Question: Which element on the periodic table brings the stink with a rotten egg smell that's hard to forget?

Answer: Sulfur

Question: Which planet is such a rebel that it rotates on its side, going against the spin of the rest of the solar system?

Answer: Uranus

Question: Which month always keeps it short and sweet with exactly 28 days (most of the time)?

Answer: February

Question: Which month is no fooling around, consistently having exactly 30 days every year?

Answer: April

Question: Who was the brave kid who flew a kite with his dad Benjamin Franklin during that electrifying experiment?

Answer: William Franklin

Question: In Greek mythology, who rules the underworld—not to be confused with a certain Disney character with fiery blue hair?

Answer: Hades

Question: At the 2012 Olympics, which country's athletes were shocked to see their rival's flag displayed instead of their own?

Answer: North Korea

Question: Which sport sends a tiny shuttlecock zooming faster than a speeding car, making it the world's fastest racquet sport?

Answer: Badminton

Question: Which swimming superstar has so much Olympic gold, he probably needs a treasure chest to store all his medals?

Answer: Michael Phelps

Question: In which sport is it all about pulling your weight—literally—where neither the competitors nor their equipment leave the ground?

Answer: Tug of War

Question: Which NBA giant is known for his hilarious pre-game antics and larger-than-life personality as much as his slam dunks?

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

Question: In which sport might you win a silver medal but still feel knocked out, since second place is traditionally seen as a disappointment?

Answer: Boxing

Question: Believe it or not, what unusual material did early hockey players use as pucks, proving they really gave a "crap" about the game?

Answer: Frozen cow dung

Question: In a game of Quidditch, catching the Golden Snitch is a game-changer! How many points does it score for the team?

Answer: 150 points

Question: Which country leads the Olympic medal count, boasting more hardware than a jewelry store?

Answer: United States

Question: Which U.S. state is a slam dunk for college basketball fans, home to legendary teams like the Tar Heels and Blue Devils?

Answer: North Carolina