True or False Quiz: 15 Surprising Fact Questions & Answers
Think you can spot a bluff? These 15 questions from our general knowledge trivia collection will test your instinct for separating truth from myth.
True or false questions seem simple on the surface — you have a 50/50 shot, right? Not so fast. We have crafted each question around a surprising or commonly misunderstood fact, and given you four plausible answer options to keep things challenging. You will need more than a lucky guess to ace this one.
From the anatomy of the human body to the quirks of world geography, these questions are designed to make you pause and think. Some answers will shock you, and every wrong answer is a new piece of knowledge you can bring to your next trivia night.
When you are done, check out our Pub Quiz Questions for classic mixed trivia, or push your limits with the Hard General Knowledge Quiz.
🏆 True or False Quiz — 15 Questions
Tap an answer. Green = correct, red = incorrect.
1. Humans have more than five senses. What is the correct count most neuroscientists agree on?
2. Bananas are technically berries. What other common fruit is also a true botanical berry?
3. Goldfish have a memory span of only 3 seconds. Is this true?
4. What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?
5. The Great Wall of China is visible from space with the naked eye. Is this true?
6. Octopuses have three hearts. How many brains do they have?
7. Lightning never strikes the same place twice. Is this accurate?
8. Honey never spoils. Edible honey has been found in tombs. How old was the oldest sample?
9. Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system despite not being closest to the Sun. What is its average surface temperature?
10. A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance." What is a group of owls called?
11. Cleopatra lived closer in time to the Moon landing than to the construction of the Great Pyramid. Is this true?
12. Your fingernails and hair continue to grow after death. Is this a fact?
13. Scotland's national animal is real. What is it?
14. Sound can travel through space. Is this correct?
15. There are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way. Is this true?
How Did You Do?
Scored 12 or higher? You have an excellent nose for facts and a healthy skepticism for myths. Between 8 and 11 means you know your stuff but a few common misconceptions caught you out. Below 8? The good news is that you just learned at least 8 fascinating new facts. Share your score and challenge a friend to do better!
