Obscure Knowledge

If you know these, why do you know them?
Quiz by PurpleButterfly1
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Last updated: April 18, 2024
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What is the hexcode for black?
000000
What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
Regina
Who invented the first ballpoint pen?
Laszlo Biro
Who is the man who got a pole stuck in his head?
Phineas Gage
What do you call the patterns created by double slit interference?
fringes
What is the Latin word for window?
Fenestra
What is the limit as x approaches infinity of e^x?
infinity
What is the process of turning a sphere inside out called?
sphere eversion
What is the scientific name of the beluga whale?
Delphinapterus leucas
What is the culture of bacteria and yeast used to make kombucha?
SCOBY
Who is the lead singer of Metallica?
James Hetfield
What carbohydrate is in milk?
Galactose
How do you say "prototype" in French?
Prototype
What is the third most winner of the Emmys in TV history? (37)
Fraiser
Who is on the cover image of this quiz?
Cookie monster
2 Comments
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Level 30
Apr 18, 2024
I’m going to make a quiz inspired by this, this is a great idea and I would love to see a series
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Level 56
Apr 18, 2024
This was fun, kind of random! I think you've got the i in the wrong place in Frasier... and lactose is present in milk (2-8% according to the oh-so-reliable Wikipedia) as well as galactose. I really like the colour scheme thing too. Thank you.