The Daily Quiz

The Caesar salad was invented in the 1920s in which country?

• Italy
• Mexico
• The United States
• France

Which 1980s musician was the first to have a video played on MTV, with the fittingly titled "Video Killed the Radio Star"?

• Duran Duran
• The Buggles
• Devo
• The Police

The "Impossible Colors" like reddish-green are theoretically impossible to see because of what?

• A lack of the right light wavelength
• How opposing colors cancel in the visual system
• Limitations in modern screens
• The rarity of those pigments in nature

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in national elections, back in 1893?

• The United States
• New Zealand
• Finland
• Norway

In the film industry, what does the "A24" in the acclaimed studio's name actually refer to?

• The founders' initials
• An Italian highway
• A film reel format
• A color grading standard

The medical condition "pica" is characterized by a compulsion to eat what?

• Only white foods
• Non-food substances like dirt or chalk
• Excessive amounts of sugar
• Food in a strict order

Which Roman emperor reportedly tried to appoint his favorite horse to the powerful position of consul?

• Nero
• Caligula
• Commodus
• Tiberius

What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

• Monaco
• Vatican City
• Nauru
• San Marino

The pop star Sting got his stage name from what?

• A childhood insect sting
• A black-and-yellow striped sweater
• A comic book character
• His sharp singing voice

Which planet in our solar system spins on its side, essentially rolling around the Sun?

• Neptune
• Uranus
• Venus
• Saturn

The famous "OK" hand gesture and the word "OK" itself likely originated from what?

• A Native American word
• A joking abbreviation for "all correct"
• A military status code
• A Greek phrase

Which band's members were art students who named themselves after a piece of vintage erotic hardware?

• Led Zeppelin
• Steely Dan
• Deep Purple
• Pink Floyd

In cooking, what does it mean to "temper" chocolate?

• To add water to thin it
• To heat and cool it for a glossy, firm finish
• To mix it with a savory spice
• To age it before use

The TV show "Fargo" shares its snowy tone and setting with a film by which sibling directors?

• The Wachowskis
• The Coen Brothers
• The Safdie Brothers
• The Duplass Brothers

Which element is the most abundant in the universe, making up about three-quarters of all normal matter?

• Helium
• Hydrogen
• Oxygen
• Carbon