How many species of mammals are there?
-
About 4700 species
Is the Great Wall of China the only man-made object visible from the moon?
-
No, the Great Wall is not visible from the moon.
Great Wall of China - All About the Great Wall of China
-
Yes, the Great Wall is visible from the moon.
Does cocoa butter prevent stretch marks?
-
Yes, cocoa butter prevents stretch marks.
Does the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance violate the separation of church and state?
-
Yes
How many people in Africa are infected with HIV?
-
24 million
True or False? "Acupuncture is effective in reducing pain."
-
True
What percentage of women change their names after marriage?
-
80% - 84%
How many countries are there?
-
196
Is a CA-125 blood test a useful screening test for ovarian cancer?
-
Women should have CA-125 blood tests to screen for ovarian cancer.
What is the population of China?
-
1.33 billion
Is there any truth to astrological predictions?
-
No, there is no truth to astrology.
-
Yes, astrological predictions are useful.
Does education make people more or less religious?
-
Less religious
Was Martin Luther King Jr. a saintly man?
-
No
True or False? "Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol when pregnant can harm the fetus."
-
It is unclear.
-
True.
Does Islam endorse killing infidels?
-
No.
Who was the worst president in American history?
-
Andrew Johnson
Is Scientology a cult?
-
It depends on what is meant by the word "cult".
-
No, Scientology is not a cult.
-
Yes, Scientology is a cult.
How long did the shortest war in history (United Kingdom vs. Zanzibar, 1896) last?
-
38 minutes.
-
45 minutes.
Do healthy adults need at least eight hours of sleep a night?
-
No.
-
Yes.
True or false: "Meditation can help prevent or cure cancer."
-
False
-
True
Who invented the fire escape?
-
Joseph Winters in 1878.
True or False? "Long-term use of marijuana causes permanent cognitive impairment."
-
True
What is the average age for women to marry for the first time?
-
27
Is the Bible inerrant -- completely free of error and contradition?
-
No
How many boys are born in China for every 100 girls?
-
111
What is the average age for men to marry for the first time?
-
29
Did the Catholic Church torture Galileo for his beliefs?
-
Yes
Did the Amazons burn off one breast to improve their fighting?
-
No
Was the American Civil War primarily about slavery?
-
No.
Does giving a "toast" before drinking come from an old Roman custom of putting toasted bread in the wine?
-
Yes
Is a whale's penis called a "dork"?
-
No, a whale's penis is not called a Dork.
How many children are being raised by same-sex couples in United States?
-
9,000,000
True or False? "At least one public bra-burning is documented in feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s."
-
False
True or False? "Marijuana has never killed anyone."
-
False
Should a dog's dewclaws be removed?
-
Yes.
Are cell phones safe for your health?
-
No, cell phones are not safe.
True or False? "Atheists are amoral."
-
False
Godless Moral Values: Can Godless Atheists Have Moral Values? Morality Does Not Depend on Religion, Gods
The truth is that neither religions nor gods are necessary for morality, ethics, or values.
Godless Ethics, Morality, and Values: Do Godless Morals & Values ...
The truth is that neither religions nor gods are necessary for morality, ethics, or values.
Godless Ethics, Morality, and Values: Do Godless Morals & Values ...
The truth is that neither religions nor gods are necessary for morality, ethics, or values.
True or False? "Acupuncture is effective in treating fibromyalgia."
-
True
Is fertility greater after a miscarriage?
-
It is unclear.
-
No.
-
Yes.
True or False? "Shining light of a certain color on a patient can help cure his disease."
-
True
Does a duck's quack echo?
-
No, the quack of a duck has no echo.
How many people died in the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918 to 1919?
-
75 million
Is red wine or white wine better for your health?
-
Red wine is better.
How many species of birds are there?
-
9,500
Should homosexual couples be allowed to adopt children?
-
No
Are canned vegetables as healthy as fresh vegetables?
-
Canned vegetables are healthier.
True or False? "Acupuncture relieves pain symptoms caused by fibromyalgia."
-
True
How many nuclear warheads does Israel have?
-
200
How many species of fish are known?
-
23,500 species
Was Donald Duck banned in Finland because he does not wear pants?
-
Yes, Donald Duck was banned in Finland for nudity.
How much does the average wedding cost in the United States?
-
About $28,000.
Does folic acid work in treating depression?
-
Folic acid can be helpful in conjunction with antidepressants.
Does the phrase 'rule of thumb' come from an old British law that said that a husband was permitted to beat his wife with anything thinner than his thumb?
-
No, the phrase does not come from the wife-beating story.
How many eyes do starfish have?
-
It varies -- As many eyes as they have legs.
How much milk do baby elephants drink each day?
-
11 liters
True or False? "The French are rude."
-
False
Do animals have souls?
-
Yes
When was email invented?
-
Early 1970s.
What is the origin of the military hand salute?
-
It is unclear.
-
Knights raising their visors to identify themselves.
-
Taking off a hat as a sign of respect.
Does meditation help lower your stress level?
-
No, meditation does not lower your stress level more than simple resting.
How long is a goldfish's memory?
-
3-5 seconds.
Who is the greatest rap group of all time?
-
Wu-Tang Clan
Where was the first paved road?
-
Ancient Ur, in present-day Iraq.
Did John Calvin attack heliocentricity by asking, "Who will venture to place the authority of Copernicus above that of the Holy Spirit?"
-
Yes
How many times its body weight can an ant lift?
-
50 times its body weight.
Have any animals been domesticated in the last 4000 years?
-
Yes, animals have been domesticated within the last 4000 years.
Were dinosaurs warm-blooded (like modern birds and mammals) or cold-blooded (like modern reptiles)?
-
Neither.
-
Warm-blooded.
What percentage of people are gay?
-
About 10% of people are gay.
-
About 3-5% of people are gay.
What is the pay gap between men and women in the United States?
-
75% to 79%
How many fought on the Greek side at the Battle of Thermopylae?
-
4,000
True or False? "You shouldn’t exercise or do strenuous activities during your period."
-
False
-
True
Is the Great Wall of China visible from space?
-
Yes, the Great Wall of China is visible from space.
Does Lady Gaga have male genitals?
-
No, Lady Gaga has only female genitals.
How many people are imprisoned in the United States?
-
2.0 million
True or False? "Meditation helps to treat depression."
-
False
Are women are more depressed than men because they have to work harder than men?
-
Yes
Should children under age two drink whole milk or 2%?
-
Whole milk.
What percentage of people in the United States suffer from fibromyalgia?
-
1% to 2%
Was Sarah Palin's account of Paul Revere's ride correct or incorrect?
-
Incorrect
Did Martin Luther King Jr. plagiarize his "I Have a Dream" speech?
-
No
How long do baby elephants drink their mothers' milk?
-
Up to 10 years.
Does sleeping more hours per night help with weight loss?
-
Yes.
How many Mormons are there in the world?
-
14 million
Does a cold, wet nose mean that a dog is healthy?
-
No, a cold, wet nose is usually unrelated to a dog's health.
What was the inscription written on Christ's cross?
-
"Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews" (abbr: "INRI")
Did Hitler have only one testicle?
-
Yes, Hitler lost a testicle in the First World War.
How many Americans regularly attend religious services?
-
20% to 24%
What did Elvis Presley die of?
-
Elvis died of a drug overdose.
-
Elvis died of anaphylactic shock from codeine.
Does acupuncture work?
-
Yes, acupuncture works for certain conditions.
Did Vincent Van Gogh commit suicide?
-
Yes
True or False? "Isaac Newton discovered his theory of gravitation when an apple fell on his head."
-
False
How far away is the closest star to our sun?
-
4.2 light-years
What was the largest dinosaur?
-
Argentinosaurus
Does exercise help with weight loss?
-
No, exercise has no significant effect on weight loss.
-
Yes, exercise helps with weight loss.
Is marriage good for your health?
-
Good marriages are good for your health, but troubled marriages are bad for your health.
-
Yes, marriage is good for your health.
True or False? "Kosovo is an independent country."
-
True
True or False? "The Jewish people is favored or chosen by God."
-
True
How long does a human head remains conscious after it is been decapitated?
-
It loses conciousness immediately.
What was the first city to reach a population of one million?
-
Baghdad
Was there ever a female pope (Pope Joan)?
-
No, Pope Joan is a myth.
How big is the average human penis?
-
About 6 inches long.
In England, is the Speaker of the House permitted to speak?
-
No, the Speaker may not speak.
Does marijuana damage your immune system?
-
It is unclear.
Is it true that 2/3 of the world's eggplants are grown in New Jersey?
-
Yes, 2/3 are grown in New Jersey.
Did Leonardo Da Vinci invent the scissors?
-
No, Leonardo did not invent scissors.
Has evolution ever been observed?
-
Yes, evolution has been observed.
Where did humans first domesticate dogs?
-
The Middle East
How old was Noah when he died?
-
950 years old
How old was the youngest Pope?
-
The youngest Pope was Benedict IX, whose age is thought to be between 11 and 20.
Does displaying the Ten Commandments on public property violate the separation of church and state?
-
Yes
Was Abraham Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus constitutional?
-
No -- it was unconstitutional.
Is the main library at Indiana sinking under the weight of books?
-
No, the main library is not sinking.
Is beer good for you?
-
Beer is good for your health in moderation.
True or False? "A cat has 32 muscles in each ear."
-
True
Is it true that a dragonfly lives only 24 hours?
-
Yes, dragonflies live for 24 hours.
True or False? "Chinese President Hu Jintao is a dictator."
-
True
When did humans first domesticate dogs?
-
30,000 years ago
True or False? "Echinacea helps with the symptoms of the common cold."
-
False
Is atheism a religion?
-
No
True or False? "Eating chocolate or fried foods will give you acne."
-
False
True or False? "Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women."
-
False
True or False? "dogs were first domesticated in East Asia."
-
False
True or False? "Latin is an extremely 'logical' language."
-
False
Is St. John's Wort effective at treating anxiety?
-
Yes, St. John's Wort is effective at treating anxiety.
If you keep a goldfish in a dark room, will it turn white?
-
Yes, goldfish turn white when placed in the dark for long enough.
Does the Bible condemn tattoos?
-
It is unclear.
Who invented the modern thermometer?
-
Gabriel Fahrenheit
True or False? "Gay marriage should be a question for the states."
-
False
True or False? "The very first baseball game was played on June 19, 1845 in Hoboken, New York."
-
False
Is there such a thing as "life force energy" (qi, ki, chi, aura)?
-
Yes
True or False? "In Lehigh, Nebraska it's against the law to sell donut holes."
-
True
What is the population of the world?
-
6.9 billion
Was Martin Luther King Jr. a communist sympathizer?
-
No
Does God exist?
Who invented the thermometer?
-
Galileo Galilei
How many people died in the Holocaust?
-
11 million
How much pizza do Americans eat each day (in acres)?
-
18 acres of pizza per day
Why do cats purr?
-
To help healing -- particularly for bones
-
To show submission
How many species of reptiles have been identified?
-
8,000 species
True or False? "Reiki can reduce anxiety and pain, induce relaxation, improve fatigue and depressive symptoms, and strengthen overall well-being."
-
False
Is astrology scientific?
-
No
When did humans domesticate the camel?
-
2600 BC
Was Martin Luther King's name legally changed from Michael Luther King?
-
Yes
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
-
The egg came first.
Is the Tea Party racist?
-
Yes
Is it all right for infants or toddlers to have small amounts of exposure to television?
-
No
When did humans first domesticate cats?
-
10,000 years ago
Is St. John's Wort effective at fighting depression?
-
No, St. John's Wort does not have a significant impact on depression.
Depression - Best Natural and Herbal Remedies for Depression
Studies suggest that St. John's wort is not effective for major depression.
-
Yes, St. John's Wort is effective at fighting depression.
Was Napoleon Bonaparte short?
-
No, Napoleon was about average for the time.
-
Yes, Napoleon was short.
Does ESP exist?
-
No
How much does the average engagement ring cost in the United States?
-
$6300.
Where are the earliest bones of dogs?
-
Goyet Cave, Belgium
Is it safe for pregnant women to take baths?
-
Yes, as long as the water is not too hot.
How many states are less than 50% white?
-
4
Does Iran have nuclear weapons?
-
No
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
-
No
What is the speed of a sneeze?
-
100 miles/hr
Will the world end in 2012?
-
No, nothing disastrous will happen in 2012.
Is Jesus the son of God?
-
Yes
Is gingko biloba an effective treatment for depression?
-
Yes, gingko is an effective treatment for depression.
Is morality possible without God?
-
Yes
What percentage of the Egyptian population is Coptic Christian?
-
9%
Does the Bible forbid masturbation?
-
No
How long does it take the average person to fall asleep?
-
7 minutes.
Are Mormons Christians?
-
Yes
Does acupuncture help with weight loss?
-
It is unclear.
-
No
-
Yes
True or False? "'Almost' is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order."
-
True
Does colon cleansing help with weight loss?
-
No
How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?
-
5 feet 2 inches.
-
5 feet 6 inches.
True or False? "Wearing deodorant or antiperspirant can cause breast cancer."
-
False
How many species of amphibians have been identified?
-
5,400 species
Should Intelligent Design be taught in science classes?
-
No
How many verses does the Greek national anthem have?
-
158
What caused the extinction of large North American mammals about 40,000 years ago?
-
Climate change.
-
They were hunted to extinction by the Native Americans.
True or False? "Most adults urinate four to seven times a day."
-
True
How much is customary for a man to spend on an engagement ring?
-
Two months' salary.
Is global warming caused by humans?
-
Yes, humans are primarily responsible for global warming.
What year did Johannes Gutenberg invent his printing press?
-
1436
Can cats see the color red?
-
It is unclear.
Is the United States a Christian nation?
-
No, the United States is a secular nation.
Does driving while high on marijuana lead to more traffic accidents?
-
Yes
Do Booster Drugs Improve Sports Performance?
-
Yes
Did Albert Einstein get good or bad grades in school?
-
Good grades.
True or False? "The founding fathers ended slavery in the United States."
-
False
Did Judaism borrow monotheism from Akhenaten?
-
No
Is marijuana (cannabis) addictive?
-
Yes
Has marijuana increased in potency?
-
Yes, marijuana has increased in potency since the 1970s.
How long does marijuana stay in your system?
-
Up to 4 days.
Is all life on Earth descended from a single common ancestor?
-
Yes
Does colon cleansing (colonic irrigation) improve overall health?
-
No
-
Yes
Has Niagara Falls ever frozen solid?
-
No, Niagara Falls has never frozen.
Is Paris safe?
-
Yes
How many species of animals are there?
-
Up to 30 million
True or False? "Pakicetus was a primitive whale."
-
True
What is the largest employer in the world?
-
China's People's Liberation Army
Is global warming occurring?
-
Yes.
True or False? "The Apostle Simon Peter was married."
-
True
True or False? "Stretching before a run reduces the chance of injury."
-
False
Does Israel spy on the United States?
-
No
Which has a lower divorce rate, conservative Christians or non-religious people?
-
Non-religious people.
True or False? "Albert Einstein failed mathematics in high school."
-
False.
True or False? "The 'Caesarean Section' was named after Julius Caesar."
-
False
What was the world population in 1850?
-
1.2 billion
Which is the best property to purchase in Monopoly?
-
The orange properties
Is it possible for the earth's rotation to reverse?
-
No, it is impossible for the earth's rotation to reverse.
Did God create the Universe?
-
Yes
Did Martin Luther King Jr. plagiarize his doctoral dissertation?
-
Yes
Does Listerine help repel mosquitoes?
-
No
How old is the "Lucy" (Australopithecus afarensis) fossilized skeleton?
-
3.2 million years
Does drinking a lot of water good for your complexion?
-
No, drinking lots of water does not help your skin.
True or False? "Julius Caesar was born by Caesarean section."
-
False.
Who invented the flush toilet?
-
Sir John Harrington.
Are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit of one substance?
-
Yes
True or False? "Nothing can live in the Dead Sea, because of its high salt concentration."
-
False -- some single-cell organisms live there.
How big were velociraptors?
-
About as big as a turkey.
Is Barack Obama a Muslim?
-
No, Barack Obama is not a Muslim.
Do non-human animals experience genuine emotions?
-
Yes
Does long-term marijuana use harm your memory?
-
Yes
Are diamonds a good investment?
-
No, diamonds are a poor investment.
True or False? "President Barack Obama is the Antichrist."
-
False
Does PMS exist?
-
Yes
True or False? "The Geneva Conventions apply to how we deal with terrorists."
-
False
Does your body need to take an occasional break from taking birth control pills?
-
No
True or False? "The game of 'golf' is an acronym for 'Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden'."
-
False
Can animals be homosexual?
-
Yes
True or False? "Louis XV of France was the first person to use an elevator."
-
False
Did humans evolve from other animals?
-
Yes
How did Attila the Hun die?
-
Alcohol poisoning.
-
Assassination by the Byzantines.
-
Hemorrhage related to excessive drinking.
-
Murdered by his wife.
Do vaccines cause autism?
How much do cats sleep per day?
-
14 hours
Is caffeine bad for your health?
-
Not in moderate doses.
True or False? "The Garden of Eden was located in modern Mesopotamia."
-
False
How many Jews died in the Holocaust?
-
5 to 6 million Jews died in the Holocaust.
True or False? "Evangelical Christians are the group most supportive of torture."
-
True
Did Julius Caesar say, "Beware the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to whip the citizenry into a patriotic fervor, for patriotism is indeed a double-edged sword"?
-
No
True or False? "Grapes are poisonous to dogs."
-
True
What was the best movie of 2010?
-
Inception
Does coffee increase the risk of high blood pressure?
-
No
Does the Bible condone slavery?
-
Yes.
Does taking the birth control pill make you gain weight?
-
No
True or False? "Women are more likely to be depressed than men."
-
True
Did French queen Marie Antoinette say, "Let them eat cake"?
-
No, she never said, "Let them eat cake."
Did the Catholic Church imprison Galileo for his beliefs?
-
Yes
What was the world population in 1 AD?
-
200 million
Did cetaceans (whales and dolphins) evolve from land mammals?
-
Yes
Is Barack Obama a natural born citizen of the United States?
-
Yes, Obama is a natural born citizen of the United States
Did the Nazis massacre Jews at Babi Yar, in Ukraine?
-
Yes
What is the Sixth Commandment in the Bible?
-
Thou shalt not kill.
Is the Great Wall of China the only man-made object visible from space?
-
No, Great Wall is not the only man-made object visible from space.
Does using marijuana during pregnancy harm the fetus?
-
Yes
How many Roman Catholics are there in the world?
-
1.0 billion
Who built the first airplane?
-
Orville and Wilbur Wright (1903)
True or False? "A snail can sleep for 3 years."
-
True
Is Buddhism a true religion or a false religion?
-
True religion
Are poinsettias poisonous?
-
No, poinsettias are not poisonous.
Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker?
-
No, shaving has no effect on hair growth.
What was the world population in 1800?
-
1 billion
Is colon cleansing safe?
-
No
What is the mass of Earth's atmosphere?
-
5 x 10^18 kg
True or False? "The Theory of Evolution is a scientific fact."
-
True
True or False? "The charred bits of grilled meat can cause cancer."
-
True
Did vikings wear horns on their helmets?
-
No, vikings did not wear horns on their helmets.
Are crib bumpers safe for a newborn?
-
No
Can Reiki help cure cancer?
-
No
True or False? "Evolution is a religion."
-
False
Was Yuri Gagarin the first human in space?
-
Yes
Is it a sin to drink alcohol to the point of drunkenness?
-
Yes
Are antioxidants helpful for athletes?
-
No
True or False? "Dogs are happier in pairs or households with multiple dogs. "
-
True
Did feminists in the 1960s and 1970s commonly burn their bras as a form of protest?
-
No
True or False? "Eating garlic can provide protection against mosquitoes."
-
False
What season was Jesus born in?
-
Spring
True or False? "3% of brides intend to sign a pre-nuptial agreement."
-
True
True or False? "The Bible contradicts evolutionary theory."
-
True
True or False? "Today the schools are more segregated than they have been since the 1960s."
-
True
When you're feeling depressed, is it better to ignore it, or to "let it all out"?
-
Ignore it.
True or False? "It is safe to have sex while menstruating."
-
True
True or False? "You won’t get pregnant if you have sex during menstruation."
-
False
True or False? "George Washington grew marijuana in his garden."
-
True
True or False? "Accidental deaths caused by Physicians in per year are 120,000."
-
True
True or False? "When the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers play football at home, the stadium becomes the state's third largest city."
-
True
True or False? "An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain."
-
True
True or False? "Hence the saying, "It's raining cats and dogs.""
-
True
True or False? "The most frequently used street name in the States is Second Street."
-
True
True or False? "Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur."
-
True
When was the first recorded baseball game?
-
1846
True or False? "Performing fellatio will reduce your risk of cancer."
-
False
Was Mary, the mother of Jesus, a virgin her whole life?
-
No
True or False? "Today in America, about 75% of adults identify themselves as Christian."
-
True
Does sex help with menstrual cramps?
-
Yes
True or False? "There is no reason not to use tampons during your first period."
-
True
Is there a planet that could collide with the Earth in 2012?
-
No
True or False? "In fact, all that cognitive science has revealed is that the mind is an emergent phenomenon, which is difficult to explain or predict in terms of its parts; few scientists would equate the property of emergence with nonexistence, as anatta
-
True
Does eating turkey make you sleepy?
-
No
True or False? "Astrology is not based upon collected data and carefully controlled, objective observations"
-
True
True or False? "The problem is, however, that astrology is not supported by sound and verified scientific research, like statistical studies"
-
True
Does astrology produce falsifiable predictions?
-
No
True or False? "President Ronald Reagan regularly consulted astrologers."
-
True
True or False? "This situation is made even worse when one considers that, according to some reports, the Soviet consulate in San Francisco tapped into the unsecured phone lines used by Nancy Reagan to contact that astrologer, giving them detailed informa
-
True
True or False? "The author of the Bible's Gospel of Mark has a faulty knowledge of Palestinian geography."
-
True
True or False? "There is also evidence that the author of Mark may have been Jewish or had a Jewish background."
-
True
True or False? "Castor oil has been used to induce labor for many years."
-
True
Did Martin Luther King have affairs with white women?
-
No
Did Martin Luther King Jr. have extramarital affairs?
-
Yes
Does the Bible's New Testament approve of slavery?
-
Yes
Are mangoes related to poison ivy?
-
Yes, the two plants are closely related.