[For Seniors] Lively two-choice trivia quiz. Handy to know and tidbits you'll want to share with others

Social worker / Care workermoko
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.

We’ve compiled a collection of just-right trivia quizzes that are tricky precisely because they’re either-or! They seem easy but are actually tough, making you pause and think—perfect brain teasers.

Questions span a wide range of categories, from everyday life hacks to tidbits you’ll want to share with someone.

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[For seniors] Lively two-choice trivia quiz. Handy to know & fun facts you'll want to share with others (31–40)

Like humans, do dogs also lose their baby teeth and grow permanent teeth?

They are born with permanent teeth from the start, so they don't go through tooth replacement.
A baby tooth falls out and a permanent tooth grows in.

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A baby tooth falls out and a permanent tooth grows in.

Just like humans, dogs lose their baby teeth, which are then replaced by permanent teeth. Dogs have a total of 42 permanent teeth. Their baby teeth begin to emerge at around three weeks of age and are usually fully in by about three months, after which the baby teeth start to fall out over the following month or so. Cats also transition from baby teeth to permanent teeth in the same way.

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Which was built first, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) or Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion)?

Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion)
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)

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Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion)

The answer is Kinkaku-ji. Kinkaku-ji was built in 1397 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. In contrast, construction of Ginkaku-ji was begun later, in 1482, by Ashikaga Yoshimasa. Kinkaku-ji is known for its dazzling, luxurious appearance, whereas Ginkaku-ji embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi and gives a more subdued impression. Both are places you should visit at least once.

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Which of the following is the peak season for winter melon?

summer
Winter

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summer

Winter melon is a vegetable that is in season during the summer. Because harvested winter melons keep well and can be stored until winter, they came to be called “winter melon.” Some people may have mistakenly thought it was a winter vegetable because “winter” is in the name. It’s interesting once you know the origin, isn’t it?

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In general, what is the highest temperature that a thermometer for measuring human body temperature can display?

42℃
50℃

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42℃

The answer is 42°C. Many thermometers are designed to measure the normal human body temperature range, which is typically from about 35°C to 42°C. For this reason, the maximum measurable temperature of a thermometer is generally 42°C.

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When comparing the distances between stations on Japan’s Shinkansen, which of the following two sections is longer?

Tokyo Station to Osaka Station
Hakata Station to Shin-Osaka Station

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Hakata Station to Shin-Osaka Station

The answer is Hakata Station to Shin-Osaka Station. While the distance from Tokyo Station to Osaka Station by Shinkansen is 556.4 kilometers, the distance from Hakata Station to Shin-Osaka Station is 618.5 kilometers. Why not use this quiz as a chance to reminisce and share stories about the places you’ve traveled to?

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