[For Seniors] Boost Your Knowledge! Fun Trivia Quiz
“I wonder what this animal is.” “Who could this historical figure be?” There are still many things even older adults may not know, right?
So this time, we’re introducing a set of trivia quizzes we’d like older adults to try.
Even seniors with a wealth of knowledge might come across trivia that makes them say, “I learned that for the first time.”
What’s more, getting the answers right can boost motivation, making these quizzes great for recreational activities at senior facilities.
They’re excellent brain training, of course, and we hope everyone enjoys them together, including sharing stories related to the trivia quizzes.
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[For Seniors] Boost Your Knowledge! Fun Trivia Quiz (71–80)
Carbonara in Italian means “charcoal burner style.”
One of the most beloved pasta dishes, carbonara.
In Italian, “carbonara” means “in the style of the charcoal burner.” Made with cheese, black pepper, pancetta (salt-cured pork), and eggs, it’s a simple yet punchy dish.
Although its origins are debated, one theory says the name comes from the idea that if a charcoal worker cooked pasta during a break, the charcoal dust on their hands would fall onto the dish, giving it that look.
By that logic, there could be as many pasta dishes as there are professions.
The “Sahara” in the Sahara Desert means “desert” in Arabic.
In a certain desert in the northern part of the African continent lies one of the world’s largest, the Sahara.
Many of you have probably heard the name.
In fact, “Sahara” means desert or wilderness in Arabic, so when we say “the Sahara Desert,” it effectively means “desert desert.” Because the name itself already contains the meaning of desert, the formal usage in English and French is to refer to it without adding a word that means desert.
Led by the African Union, measures are being taken to prevent the desert from expanding, but it is said that the desert’s area is still increasing at a rate of about 60,000 square kilometers per year.
In Germany, you need a national license to go fishing.
Many people enjoy fishing as a hobby, and it’s said that catching seasonal fish brings an indescribable sense of accomplishment.
As popular as fishing is, did you know that in Germany, you need a national license to fish? Germany, alongside the Nordic countries, is a leader in environmental protection and pursues conservation with a high level of commitment.
As a result, you must pass a national qualification to fish, clearing both a written and a practical exam, and the license reportedly needs to be renewed every few years.
We should also value and protect the environment in Japan that allows us to enjoy fishing freely.
[For Seniors] Boost Your Knowledge! Fun Trivia Quiz (81–90)
When you buy convenience store oden in Aichi Prefecture, what is it that you receive?
A topic about convenience store oden! Here’s a fun fact: When you buy convenience store oden in Aichi Prefecture, what do you get? As the weather gets colder, oden becomes more appealing.
In recent years, it’s become easy to buy at convenience stores, so many people—from children to adults—probably feel it’s a familiar comfort food.
And when you purchase convenience store oden in Aichi, it seems you get something extra.
If you think of Aichi’s local specialties and regional cuisine, you might guess it.
The answer is miso.
It’s a great conversation starter about everyone’s hometowns.
The number of ridges on a bottle beer crown cap is 21.
Beer—often called the water of life for adults—is beloved by many.
While everyone has their favorite brewery, label, and style, we can all agree on that irresistible refreshing sensation.
Here’s a bit of trivia about beer: the crimped edge on a bottle cap.
Do you know how many ridges it has? The answer is 21.
The reason is that when the cap is crimped onto the bottle, securing it at three points provides the most stable support, and using 21 points—a multiple of three—proved to be the most effective.
Next time, before you have a drink, why not take a moment to check the ridges on the cap?
The model for the children’s song “Spring Brook” was Tokyo’s Kōbotsu River.
The children’s song “Haru no Ogawa” (Spring Brook) is something almost every Japanese person knows, as it’s taught in elementary school.
In fact, it is said to have a model brook.
That model is believed to be the Kotsubogawa, a stream that once flowed along today’s Odakyu Line in Tokyo.
One reason for this belief is that the lyricist, Tatsuyuki Takano, is said to have lived near the Kotsubogawa.
Although land development led to the stream being buried underground and repurposed as part of the sewer system—so we can no longer see it—the fact that such a river once existed in Tokyo, now lined with skyscrapers, will likely continue to be passed down along with this song.
When eating an Ehomaki on Setsubun, what you must not do is talk.
When it comes to must-eat foods for Setsubun, ehomaki definitely tops the list.
It originally started as a culinary custom in the Kansai region, but is said to have spread nationwide after convenience store chains and supermarkets began selling it.
In fact, there’s something you shouldn’t do when eating ehomaki: talk.
Proper etiquette is to eat it silently while facing the year’s lucky direction for Setsubun.
On Setsubun, keep this custom in mind as you eat to invite good fortune.