The perfect place to test your knowledge and have some fun! Challenge yourself with these tricky True or False questions covering facts from history, science, movies, and more. Whether you’re a trivia lover or just looking to learn something new, these quick True or False quizzes are a great way to sharpen your brain.
Let’s play and see how many you get right!
Question 1:
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
True! Ouagadougou has been the capital since Burkina Faso's independence in 1960. The name comes from the Mooré language meaning 'where people get honor and respect'.
Question 2:
Human teeth are stronger than bones.
True! Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, ranking 5 on the Mohs hardness scale (bones rank 3-4).
Question 3:
The currency of Cambodia is the Rupiah.
False! Cambodia uses the Riel (KHR), though US dollars are widely accepted. Rupiah is the currency of Indonesia.
Question 4:
A day on Venus is longer than its year.
True! Venus takes 243 Earth days to complete one rotation (day) but only 225 Earth days to orbit the Sun (year).
Question 5:
The first photograph of Earth from space was taken in 1946.
True! A V-2 rocket launched from New Mexico captured grainy black-and-white images from 65 miles up.
Question 6:
The Great Wall of China can be seen from the Moon.
False! This is a common myth. No human-made structures are visible from the Moon with the naked eye.
Question 7:
The inventor of the Frisbee was inspired by pie tins.
True! Walter Morrison noticed students tossing empty Frisbie Baking Company pie tins, leading to his plastic flying disc invention in 1948.
Question 8:
The human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap.
True! An average adult's 10-15kg of body fat could produce about 7 standard 100g soap bars.
Question 9:
The capital of Fiji is Suva.
True! Located on Viti Levu island, Suva receives about 120 inches of rainfall annually - three times more than London.
Question 10:
The first computer mouse was made of wood.
True! Douglas Engelbart's 1964 prototype had a wooden shell with metal wheels and just one button.
Question 11:
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth's land surface.
True! At 430.5 meters (1,412 feet) below sea level, its shores are the lowest dry land on Earth.
Question 12:
The human eye can distinguish about 10 million colors.
True! While estimates vary, most research suggests the average person can distinguish between 7-10 million color variations.
Question 13:
The first text message was sent in 1992.
True! Neil Papworth sent 'Merry Christmas' via Vodafone's GSM network on December 3, 1992.
Question 14:
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
True! This former Dutch colony's capital has the largest wooden cathedral in the Western Hemisphere.
Question 15:
The human skeleton makes up 30% of body weight.
False! The skeleton accounts for about 15% of body weight - approximately 10-11kg (22-24lbs) for an average adult.
Question 16:
The first website went live in 1991.
True! Tim Berners-Lee launched info.cern.ch on August 6, 1991, explaining the World Wide Web project.
Question 17:
The capital of Kiribati is Tarawa.
False! The capital is South Tarawa - an atoll comprising multiple islets connected by causeways.
Question 18:
The human stomach lining replaces itself every 3 days.
True! The stomach's epithelial cells regenerate rapidly to protect against digestive acids - completely replacing every 2-3 days.
Question 19:
The first digital camera weighed 8 pounds.
True! Kodak's 1975 prototype captured 0.01MP images on cassette tape and was the size of a toaster.
Question 20:
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
True! Mbabane is the administrative capital, while Lobamba is the royal and legislative capital of this African kingdom.
