Weird But True! Quiz

Answer 30 trivia questioned based on facts from National Geographic's Weird But True! book. (Keep in mind that this book was published in 2010.)
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What number is Google named after?
Googol
What historical figure is Star Wars character Yoda designed to look like?
Albert Einstein
The world's longest place name has 167 letters. What is this place's (much shorter) official name?
Bangkok, Thailand
An 11-year-old girl name which celestial body in our solar system?
Pluto
About how long can cockroaches survive underwater (in minutes)?
15
What was the first food to be eaten in space by an American astronaut?
Applesauce
What is phasmophobia the fear of?
Ghosts
How many noses does a slug have?
4
Does honey ever spoil?
No
What is the only flying mammal?
Bats
How many "words" do cats use to "speak"?
16
Crayola has 29 shades of which color for their crayons?
Red
African elephants have ears shaped like which continent?
Africa
What do you call the offspring of a male Zebra and a female Donkey?
a Zedonk
A jellyfish can only sting when it's alive. True or false?
False
What part of a butterfly's body do they use to taste?
Their Feet
Snakes can't slither on what substance?
Glass
What organ was removed through a mummy's nose in ancient Egypt?
the Brain
Which weighs more, hot water or cold water?
Cold Water
What color is spider blood?
Clear
In Peru, what color underwear is considered to be lucky to wear on New Year's Day?
Yellow
What are the holes in Swiss cheese called?
Eyes
What is a baby porcupine called?
a Porcupette
What is the world's smallest dog breed?
the Chihuahua
What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
the Hummingbird
What is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of you mouth called?
Arachibutyrophobia
What lizard-like reptile has a third eye on the top of its head?
the Tuatara
What phase was the moon in on the Halloween of 2020?
Full Moon
What color fur do ghost bats have?
White
What percentage of people are unable to lick their elbows?
99%
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