Published March 1, 2023
By Janelle Davis and Ivory Sherman, CNN
Do you remember HQ Trivia, a real-time mobile game that attracted millions of users every day, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Neil Patrick Harris, Jimmy Kimmel, and Kelly Clarkson? Test your knowledge and see if you can answer the wildest questions in the game. Several of them stumped more than 90% of players.
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Which American state has never had a working warship named after it?
According to the U.S. National Archives, most people guessed Georgia, but the correct answer was Montana. According to the U.S. Navy, a battleship was authorized to be named the Montana, but the program was canceled in 1943 as aircraft carriers became a top need during World War II.
Which of the following is the most common symptom of heat stroke?
The top guess was muscle cramps, but the correct answer was a high fever. According to the US Centers for Disease Control, when heat stroke occurs, the body temperature rises to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Other symptoms include confusion, slurred speech, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
Which of these states touches the Appalachian Trail?
The most popular choice was Kentucky, but the correct answer was Connecticut. The longest dedicated hiking trail in the world is the Appalachian Trail – which stretches from Maine to Georgia. The 2,193-mile route traverses 14 states and welcomes more than 3 million visitors a year.
What was the first Pokémon product released in 1996?
In the “Harry Potter” books, which of the following animals is not one of the four mascots of Hogwarts?
This is a little tricky. About 60% guessed the eagle, but that’s Ravenclaw’s mascot. The correct answer is crow. Gryffindors are lions; Slytherins are snakes; Hufflepuffs are badgers.
Which of these Disney films made the most money during its global theatrical release?
The most guessed is “Toy Story”, but the correct answer is “Tarzan”. Thank you, Phil Collins! When Tarzan was released in 1999, it grossed $448 million worldwide, according to IMBdPro’s Box Office Mojo.
Which of these men was the first to refuse to give up their seat to a white passenger?
All three women refused to give up their seats, but Ida Wells was the first. According to the National Park Service, Wells bought a first-class train ticket in 1884, and when the crew asked her to move the black section, she refused and was forcibly taken away in the rain. The Parkes bus boycott came 71 years later in 1955.
From what source did 10% of all electricity in the United States come from for about two decades?
This is one of the most savage questions ever asked. Beginning in 1993, 10 percent of America’s electricity came from modified Soviet warheads. The program is called megatons to megawatts, according to the U.S. government.
What shape were the first fudge?
What was the only film in Walt Disney’s life that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture?
Most people guessed “Fantasia,” but the correct answer is “Mary Poppins.” According to the Academy Awards, it was nominated for 13 Oscars and won five (including Best Picture) in 1965.