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If you feel up to the task, what do you say to a handful of hard trivia questions?
These fun little brainteasers are among the best questions to ask people who love learning and can appreciate a good challenge. What’s more, they make for excellent ice breaker questions.
So, what are you waiting for? Pour yourself a nice cup of tea or coffee to wake up those brain cells, and let’s get started!
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We like to start things with a bang, so let’s begin with our favorite hard trivia questions.
Here are the 16 best hard trivia questions:
The sperm whale.
The sperm whale’s calls can reach up to 230 dB. That’s louder than a jet engine during take-off!
Owlets or nestlings.
Owlets like to explore their surroundings and can often be spotted around and under their home nest. If you ever find a baby owl on the ground, don’t touch it. Unless there are obvious signs of distress, the little fella is probably doing just fine.
The Kakapo.
Kakapos use their wings for balance, support, and to parachute to the forest floor, but they can’t fly.
Red and green.
People with normal vision can see up to 1 million distinct shades. Colorblind people, however, can see as few as 10 thousand colors or just 1% of the normal range.
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Chickens.
From the Greek alektor for rooster.
Edward Smith.
According to eyewitnesses, Captain Smith rescued a drowning child before returning to the sinking ship to die.
Galileo Galilei.
In 1596, Galileo invented the thermoscope, an instrument that could indicate temperature differences (but not measure different temperatures). It was the precursor to modern thermometers.
China.
China fought in WW2, the Taiping rebellion, the Qing Conquest of the Ming Dynasty, the Mongol Conquest, the Lushan Rebellion, the Dungan Revolt, and the Conquests of Timur..
Dominican Republic.
The country’s flag features the Bible that is said to be opened to John 8:32 which reads, “And the truth shall make you free.”
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Switzerland.
In 2017, the Swiss people consumed 19.4 lbs. (8.8 kg) of chocolate per person.
1,000 mph.
We can't feel the Earth rotating because we are moving with it at the same speed 24/7.
Argentina.
Not only is Aconcagua the highest mountain in the Americas, but it’s also the highest mountain outside Asia, with a summit elevation of 22,837 ft (6,960.8 meters).
Josephine Baker.
Chiquita, fittingly, wore a diamond collar. During Baker’s performances, Chiquita would sometimes jump off the stage into the orchestra pit, causing quite a commotion.
London, England.
Mr. Khan was born to a working-class British Pakistani family.
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The Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan of the Mughal dynasty in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in childbirth.
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If you really want to make an impression on people, you should try some of our truly random trivia questions and answers at your next social event. You will not be disappointed!
Here are 12 hard random trivia questions:
Grimaldi.
Legend has it that in 1297, Francesco Grimaldi and his soldiers took the castle of Monaco dressed up as Franciscan friars. Whether that’s true or not, his successors reign in Monaco to the present day.
Asuncion.
In Spanish, asuncion means ascension or assumption.
Cambridge.
Duroliponte was a small town in Roman Britannia.
Uruguay, in 1930.
Uruguay also hosted the championship.
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Mariah Carey.
“Mimi” was Carey’s real-life nickname.
Hinduism.
48.54% of the population practices Hinduism, making Mauritius the country with the highest percentage of Hindus after India and Nepal.
Cristiano Ronaldo.
With 197+ million followers, Ronaldo is the most followed person on Instagram (and on Facebook, too).
Dolce & Gabbana.
The signature fragrance was inspired by Sicily and took over two years to perfect.
Damascus, Syria.
Damascus boasts archeological evidence of human habitation dating back at least 11,000 years.
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The African Queen.
The film also stars Hollywood’s mega-star Katharine Hepburn and is set in German East Africa on the eve of World War I.
David Bowie.
Allegedly, Presley turned the track down.
The Blue Lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon is actually man-made. The water comes from the neighboring geothermal power plant Svartsengi.
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If you are going to a grown-up social event, you might need some trivia questions for adults.
Here are 8 hard trivia questions for adults:
Brazil.
Brazil boasts the world's largest renewable water resources or nearly twice as much as Russia and 12–16% of the total global supply.
No.
To keep cool, crocs release heat through their mouths.
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The Whitechapel Murderer.
Most of his murders were committed in London’s Whitechapel district.
Urine.
Urine is high in ammonia, which is a powerful cleansing agent. It’s gross, but it can work.
1.3 million.
Yet, the Sun is an average-sized star. Some stars are up to 100 times larger. What’s more, other solar systems have multiple suns, not just one.
Stapes.
It’s located in the middle ear and measures just 0.11’’ x 0.19’’ (3 x 5 mm) in size.
In the brain.
The medulla oblongata is responsible for involuntary functions such as vomiting and sneezing.
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Finland.
Sahti also has a slight banana taste due to the use of baking yeast.
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Are you in the mood for fun trivia questions that are also great brain-twisters? We’ve got you covered!
Here are 8 hard fun trivia questions:
Carry out transactions in Latin.
The Vatican is doing its best to keep Latin relevant. In 2003, they even released an updated dictionary that featured the terms dishwasher and rush hour.
English.
The Oxford English Dictionary has more than 200,000 words. 171,476 of these are still in use.
Empty Orchestra.
Karaoke is derived from the Japanese words karappo, which means “empty,” and okesutura, meaning “orchestra.”
Honey.
If the honey is natural and properly sealed, it won’t expire. That’s due to its high sugar content, low pH, and the bees' nearly-magical honey-making process.
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Venus.
It takes 243 Earth days for Venus to complete one full rotation on its axis and 225 Earth days for it to go around the Sun.
Australia.
The platypus is an egg-laying mammal that is only found in eastern Australia and Tasmania.
Stamatina.
The name is of Italian origin and means “this morning.”
Wings.
The skvader is a fictional creature. It was constructed in 1918 by the Swedish taxidermist Rudolf Granberg and has the forequarters and hindlegs of a hare and the wings, back, and tail of a wood grouse.
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If you want to have some giggles, funny trivia questions are the way to go.
Here are 3 hard funny trivia questions:
To hold flowers.
A woman visiting the St. Louis Fair in July 1904 was given a bunch of flowers and an ice cream sandwich. She rolled the wafers of the sandwich into two cones: one to hold the flowers, and one to hold the ice cream.
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Martin Luther.
Martin Luther lived in the 16th century. At the time, it was widely believed that the devil could cause gastro-intestinal disorders.
Michael B. Jordan.
Michael B. Jordan is best known for his roles in Black Panther (2018) and Creed (2015).
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If you will be around kids anytime soon, it’s always a good idea to have some trivia for kids handy to keep them happy and entertained.
Here are 11 hard trivia for kids:
Epidermis.
Beneath it are the dermis and the subcutaneous fat layer.
One month.
That’s the reason we get a full moon once a month.
Cocoa Beans.
The Maya used cocoa beans as currency and to make a bitter drink called Xocoatl (that was nothing like the hot chocolate we know and love today).
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The Eiffel Tower.
The Eiffel Tower is 1062.72 ft (342 m) tall, while the Statue of Liberty stands at 305.04 ft (93 m) only.
The magnitude of earthquakes.
The scale was developed by Charles F. Richter in 1935.
France.
The people of France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the U.S. in commemoration of the alliance of the two countries during the American Revolution.
Aurora from Sleeping Beauty.
Poor Aurora only gets 18 lines and 18 minutes of screen time.
50 stars.
The 50 stars represent the 50 states, and the 13 stripes represent the 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain and became the first U.S. states.
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Cinderella.
The evil stepmother was called Lady Tremaine.
J. K. Rowling.
The prequel is set three years before Harry’s birth. The main characters are James Potter and Sirius Black. The story can be found online and was originally created for charity.
Jasmine.
Badr Al-Budur means “full moon of full moons” in Arabic.
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Are you a history buff? If that’s a yes, you should love our history trivia questions!
Here are 9 hard history trivia questions:
Big.
Big (1988) was directed by Penny Marshall. It stars Tom Hanks in the role of a young boy wishes "to be big" and magically becomes an adult overnight.
The Philippines.
The Republic of the Philippines was part of the Spanish Empire from 1565 to 1898.
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Estonia.
Ms. Kaljulaid has been in office since 10 October 2016. She is also Estonia’s first female head of state.
Scandal.
In Scandal, Kerry Washington plays Olivia Pope, an ex-media consultant to the President of the United States and a head of a crisis management firm.
Mammoth.
The flutes were found in a cave in southern Germany.
The 900-Day Siege of Leningrad.
Shostakovich composed and microfilmed the score in the USSR in 1941 and had it smuggled to New York via Tehran and Cairo. The symphony was broadcast in the U.S. on July 19, 1942 and quickly became a symbol of resistance to fascism, with Time magazine even placing Shostakovich on its cover.
William Pitt the Younger.
In 1783, he became the youngest prime minister of Great Britain at the age of 24.
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Joan of Arc.
Researches exposed the forgery using next-generation technology and the noses of France’s leading perfume experts.
Bloody Mary.
In the span of just five years, Mary had more than 280 religious dissenters burned at the stake — hence the graphic nickname.
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Time flies fast, so you might want to prepare for this year’s Thanksgiving with our Thanksgiving trivia questions.
Here are 6 hard Thanksgiving trivia questions:
Wampanoag.
The Wampanoag lived in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts at the turn of the 17th century.
Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin thought the eagle “a bird of bad moral character” because it stole food from the fishing hawk.
The male.
Female turkeys cackle.
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The second Monday of October.
The holiday celebrates the harvest and blessings of the past year.
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The 17th century.
The first pumpkin pies were made by filling a hollowed-out pumpkin shell with honey, milk, and spices, and baking it in hot ashes.
1924
The annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City is the world's largest.
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Everyone can handle easy trivia questions. Let’s see if you can do something more challenging.
Here are 5 hard by can be easy trivia questions:
Portugal.
While Portugal is a Mediterranean country in terms of climate, culture, language, and history, the country does not border the Mediterranean sea.
Ten.
Lobsters have eight walking legs and two front pincers.
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Maine.
Maine is bordered by New Hampshire, the Atlantic Ocean, and Canada.
Wicca.
Wicca, or Pagan Witchcraft, was first introduced in 1954 by Gerald Gardner.
Mexico.
The coat of arms comes from an Aztec legend, according to which the gods told them to build a city where they saw an eagle eating a serpent.
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The holiday season comes every year, so it won’t hurt to have a few Christmas trivia questions ready.
Here are 5 Christmas trivia questions:
Green-painted goose feathers.
These 19th-century German feather trees were a stance against the continued deforestation of Germany.
1955
The tradition started after a child phoned the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD), believing she was calling Santa Claus.
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Odin.
The Nazis claimed that Santa was a Christian take on the Germanic god Odin.
James Edgar.
James Edgar was a businessman who first came up with the idea of dressing up as Santa Claus in 1890 in his department store in Massachusetts.
Martha Stewart.
Stewart and her stockbroker were convicted of lying about why she unloaded shares in 2001 just before the price dropped.
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If you are into Bible studies, you might enjoy our Bible trivia questions.
Here are 5 hard Bible trivia questions:
Methuselah.
Methuselah was the son of Enoch, the grandfather of Noah — and was said to have lived to 969.
Damascus.
Paul was sent from Jerusalem to Damascus to find and arrest followers of Jesus.
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Seth.
Seth was born after the murder of Abel and was the forefather of Noah.
Satan.
His other name, Lucifer, means “morning star” or “light-bringer.”
His nephew.
Lot escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, but his wife didn’t — she turned into a pillar of salt.
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How about some Halloween trivia to wrap things up?
Here are 5 hard Halloween trivia:
Harry Houdini.
Officially, Houdini died of appendicitis, but some believe he was assassinated by the Spiritualist community.
Count Wampyr.
Stoker stumbled upon the name Dracula in his research on Romanian history, and replaced the name that he had originally intended to give his character.
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Canada.
The first recorded use of the term was in 1927 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Soul cakes.
These small round cakes are made to commemorate the dead on Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day.
Bobbing for apples.
Young Romans would compete to bite into an apple that was either floating in water or hanging from a string. The winner in the game would be the next one allowed to marry.
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Were you alive in the 80s? Let's see if you can manage our extra-hard 80s trivia questions and answers!
Here are 8 hard 80s trivia questions and fanswers:
Answer: Marvin Gaye.
His father shot him in a heated argument.
Answer: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid.
It sold a million copies in its first week alone!
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Answer: John Lennon.
The killer, Mark Chapman, was angered by Lennon's statements about God.
Answer: Paul David Hewson.
He earned his stage name as a teenager in Ireland, where he became known as Bono Vox of O'Connell Street.
Answer: Gordon Gekko.
Michael Douglas received an Academy Award for his portrayal of the infamous Wall Street character.
Answer: Aretha Franklin.
It wasn't that long ago: it happened in 1987.
Answer: Christopher Cross for "Sailing."
The song became a precursor of the yacht rock genre.
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Answer: Black.
Smurf is derived from "schtroumpf", a word that Smurfs' creator and Belgian comics artist Peyo invented when he couldn't remember the word… "salt."
Answer: Midland.
It took rescuers 56 hours to free her from the 22-feet-deep well.
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Calling all animal lovers: do you think you can handle our super-hard animal trivia questions?
Here are 12 hard animal trivia questions:
Answer: Bat.
There is more to bats than deadly viruses.
Answer: Peregrine falcon.
It is the fastest animal, period. When diving, it can reach over 200 mph!
Answer: Lima bean.
Or 0.2 to 0.9 inches.
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Answer: Bumblebee bat.
It doesn't grow longer than 1.30 inches.
Answer: 1.75 miles.
So better be careful when walking in the woods!
Answer: Brazilian wandering spider.
Fortunately, there is an effective anti-venom.
Answer: 3,700 miles.
It spans northern Italy and southern France and reaches the Spanish Atlantic coast.
Answer: Its liver.
And around 90% of it is pure, liquid fat.
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Answer: 40 times.
Pandas consume 26–84 pounds of bamboo daily, so it has to go somewhere.
Answer: Blue.
That's due to the presence of hemocyanin in spider lymph.
Answer: Propulsion.
A kangaroo's tail works much like a third leg.
Answer: Basenji.
Basenjis are not mute, though: they make a sound that's something like a chortle meets yodel.
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Ready to level up your bar game? Hard bar trivia questions are just the thing you need.
Here are 7 hard bar trivia questions:
Answer: In the brain.
The medulla oblongata is a stem-like structure that makes up part of the brainstem. It is responsible for a wide array of involuntary functions, such as sneezing, vomiting, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure.
Answer: Trampolining.
It is much harder than it seems!
Answer: Helium.
That process is knowns as thermonuclear fusion.
Answer: Argentina.
It is 22,837 ft high!
Answer: Actium.
That marked the death of the Roman Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire.
Answer: On a meandering river.
These U-shaped lakes are created when a wide meander is cut off.
Answer: Ten.
Technically, they have two claws and eight walking legs.
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Let's turn the volume up with these hard music trivia questions and answers!
Here are 8 hard music trivia questions and answers:
Answer: Aeolian harp.
It's played only by the wind! You can listen to one here.
Answer: "A Moment Like This."
It broke the record for the biggest leap on the Billboard Hot 100, jumping from #52 to #1 in a single week.
Answer: Frankie Avalon.
He played the role of the Teen Angel, a phantom teen idol who only appears once in the musical.
Answer: Madonna.
They divorced in 1989.
Answer: Ultravox and The Boomtown Rats.
Nearly 40% of the world's population watched the live broadcast.
Answer: The Prodigy.
Together with Fatboy Slim and the Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy pioneered the big beat genre.
Answer: Sex.
It features in "Sex and Candy," "Let's Talk About Sex," and "I Wanna Sex You Up."
Answer: Snap!
The German Eurodance group was founded in 1989 in Frankfurt.
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Where's your popcorn? You'll need some brain food to answer our extra-difficult movie trivia questions!
Here are 10 hard movie trivia questions:
Answer: Wakanda.
It is a fictional country in sub-Saharan Africa.
Answer: Japan.
This animated film recounts the fictionalized biography of Jiro Horikoshi, who designed the WWII fighter aircrafts Mitsubishi A5M and A6M Zero.
Answer: Meg Ryan.
She was only 25 at the time.
Answer: A Civil Action.
It starred John Travolta and Robert Duvall.
Answer: Falls to his death.
Zorin, the antihero, planned to destroy the Silicon Valley.
Answer: A Time for Killing.
The 1967 Western follows the shenanigans of a group of Confederate soldiers on the run, unaware that the war is over.
Answer: Red Eye.
The story follows a hotel manager who gets involved in a terrorist plot while aboard a Miami-bound night flight.
Answer: The Perfect Storm.
The film tells the story of a real-life fishing vessel that was lost at sea in the Perfect Storm of 1991.
Answer: L.A.
Crash explores the racial and social tensions in the City of Angels.
Answer: Kal El.
Also known as The Man of Steel, the Last Son of Krypton, The Man of Tomorrow, and more.
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Last but not least, here are a few tried-and-tested tips on how to pick the best trivia prompts.
Here is how to pick the best hard trivia questions:
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Hard trivia questions are supposed to be hard. Don’t ask questions that are too basic or common knowledge.
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If you are going to be impressing people with facts, make sure that you have them 100% right.
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Your conversation partners may have excellent trivia too — so give them a chance to ask you a question or two as well.
Here is a downloadable and printable list of hard trivia questions (right click the image and select Save Image As...):
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