[For Seniors] Fun and Informative Trivia Quiz Collection

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

There may be older adults who are spending monotonous days.

So this time, we’ll introduce some useful trivia quizzes that will make you think, “I see!”

You can use them as brain training by asking the questions, and they’re also fun to bring up in casual conversations with seniors.

Because they spark interest easily, they’re likely to be a hit as a recreational activity, too!

With trivia quizzes, you can hear the answers and gain new knowledge.

People often feel like sharing the trivia they’ve learned with others, which can naturally encourage communication.

[For Seniors] Fun and Informative Trivia Quiz Collection (1–10)

What kind of weather is suitable for cleaning windows?

Cleaning can be a great way to refresh your mind.

It also serves as moderate exercise and a way to pass the time.

By the way, did you know there’s an ideal kind of weather for cleaning windows? Surprisingly, it’s a cloudy day.

When you clean, you usually wipe the windows with a damp cloth.

If it’s sunny, the water dries before you finish wiping, which makes streaks more likely.

But on a cloudy day, the water doesn’t dry as quickly, so you can avoid streaks.

Many people might be surprised, since we tend to think sunny days are the best for cleaning.

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Which country leads the parade of nations at the Olympic opening ceremony?NEW!

As for the order of the opening parade, it has actually changed over time.

In fact, even in Japan, the 1964, 1972, and 1998 Games used the alphabetical order, but in 2021 it switched to the Japanese syllabary order.

However, despite such changes, the country that enters first has remained the same.

The correct answer is Greece, because it is the birthplace of the modern Olympics.

In recent years, the country hosting the next Olympics is also often placed near the end.

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What bird always appears at the Olympic opening ceremony?NEW!

This is an issue that ties into the staging specified in the Olympic Charter.

The answer is “doves.” As many of you know, doves are recognized as a symbol of peace, and at the Olympic Opening Ceremony, doves were always released after the lighting of the Olympic flame.

However, due to a tragic accident at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, real doves no longer appear in the staging today.

That doesn’t mean doves have disappeared from the Olympics altogether—each country incorporates doves into their staging in different ways, so please keep an eye out for them.

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[For Seniors] Fun and Educational Trivia Quiz Collection (11–20)

What new sports were added to the 2024 Paris Olympics?NEW!

Paris is a tourist city known for famous historic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, and is also called the “City of Flowers.” The 2024 Olympics marked the third time the Games were held in Paris.

Many people were likely excited to see how art and sports would merge.

A new event added to the Paris Olympics was breaking, a dance sport.

In breaking, Japan’s Ami Yuasa competed and won a gold medal.

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There’s an easy way to intensify a banana’s sweetness using items you already have at home. What is that method?

Bananas are popular as desserts and for breakfast.

They’re delicious, but sometimes after buying them you might feel they’re not very sweet or not quite ripe yet.

In such cases, there’s a way to make bananas sweeter! The method is to soak them in hot water at 40–50°C (104–122°F) for a few minutes.

It’s simple, so you can try it today.

The mechanism is a bit complex, but it’s said that warming activates amylase—an enzyme related to sweetness.

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What is the tallest animal in the world?

There are many different animals living in the world, and their appearances and forms often have characteristics different from humans.

Focusing on such animal forms, what would you say is the tallest animal in the world? How many animals you know is also an important clue; just picturing the natural landscapes where animals live might lead you to the answer.

The answer is the giraffe, with its long neck and legs.

Males can reach up to 5 meters, making it a towering animal that’s also popular in zoos.

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