[For Seniors] Fun and Informative Trivia Quiz Collection
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.
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[For Seniors] Fun and Educational Trivia Quiz Collection (11–20)
Besides salt, what seasoning, when sprinkled on a slug, would make it shrink?
Slugs that appear on rainy days.
Everyone knows they shrivel up when you sprinkle salt on them.
In fact, there’s another seasoning that makes them shrink when sprinkled: sugar.
The mechanism is the same as with salt—water is drawn out of the slug’s body.
However, with sugar it’s said to take about six times longer to fully shrivel than with salt.
If you want to learn more, check out videos of actual experiments.
That said, it does feel a bit sad.
Why do ocean waves occur?
Suddenly, do you know why ocean waves occur? It’s strange how waves keep happening everywhere, all the time, isn’t it? The answer is surprisingly simple: because the wind is blowing.
When you blow on water in a bucket, the surface ripples, right? It’s the same principle.
You might be thinking, “But there are waves even when there’s no wind.” That’s because waves generated by winds far, far away travel to where you are.
A romantic little quiz that lets you feel the vastness of the sea.
“Nimaime” is a term originating from Kabuki that refers to a gentle, handsome man. What kind of role does “Gomaime” refer to?
Have you ever heard the term “nimaime” (literally, “second-role actor”)? It actually comes from kabuki and refers to actors who are handsome or play romantic, good-looking roles.
Here’s a question: what kind of actor does “gomaime” (the fifth role) refer to? The answer is the protagonist’s rival.
By the way, “ichimaime” (the first role) is the protagonist, “sanmaime” (the third role) is the comic relief, and “yonmaime” (the fourth role) is a mid-ranking actor.
Also, “rokumaime” (the sixth role) is the likable antagonist, and “nanamaime” (the seventh role) is the mastermind who commits evil deeds.
It might be fun, when watching dramas or movies, to think about which actor fits which role.
Why is it that we don’t eat eel raw?
Eel has long been loved by the Japanese.
Dishes like unajū (eel over rice) and grilled kabayaki come to mind as delicious favorites.
However, you’ve probably never seen eel eaten raw.
Do you know why? It’s because eel blood is toxic, but the toxin is neutralized by heat.
As a guideline, heating at 60°C for 5 minutes makes it safe.
In recent years, processing techniques have advanced, making it easier to enjoy sashimi-style eel as well.
Take this opportunity to give it a try.
What kind of hospitals are there more of than convenience stores?
Convenience stores are everywhere and handy—you probably have one in your neighborhood.
That aside, did you know there’s a type of clinic said to outnumber even convenience stores? The answer is dental clinics.
Their numbers have been increasing year by year, now totaling over 69,000.
For reference, there are about 55,000 convenience stores, which means there are over 10,000 more dental clinics.
Whether that’s true or not, try comparing the number of dental clinics and convenience stores in your area.
What kind of sweets did the Jomon people make with pottery?
The Jomon period began roughly 12,000 years ago.
We humans primarily ate acorns and lived far more primitively than we do today.
Did you know there was a kind of confection made during the Jomon period? In fact, it’s a sweet that’s still widely known today: cookies.
It’s said that people back then kneaded nuts, eggs, and salt to make the dough.
Incidentally, although there are various theories, it’s also said they kneaded hamburger patties using the same method.
Makes you wonder what they tasted like, doesn’t it?
[For Seniors] Fun and Educational Trivia Quiz Collection (21–30)
What symptoms are likely to appear simultaneously when one becomes malnourished?
Eating is essential for living, and being mindful of nutrition leads to health and happiness.
When you fall into a state where this vital nutrition is lacking—so-called undernutrition—what symptom is said to commonly appear at the same time? Ideally, it’s best to have knowledge rather than experience, but some people may recall it from personal experience, such as having an unbalanced diet.
The answer is dehydration.
Knowing that a lack of nutrition can cause various adverse effects can help you pay closer attention to your nutrition.
