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How ‘deep’ is 20,000 leagues?

How ‘deep’ is 20,000 leagues?

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Why is October the 10th month of the year not the 8th?

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Which came first – field hockey or ice hockey?

Which came first – field hockey or ice hockey?

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Why do dump trucks say “do not push” on the back?

Why do dump trucks say “do not push” on the back?

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How did Def Leppard get their name?

How did Def Leppard get their name?

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What’s the difference between jail, prison, and penitentiary?

What’s the difference between jail, prison, and penitentiary?

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Which came first – the Washington Nationals logo or Walgreens logo?

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What is the name of Frankenstein’s monster?

What is the name of Frankenstein’s monster?

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Was Rolling Stone magazine named after The Rolling Stones?

Was Rolling Stone magazine named after The Rolling Stones?

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What is a fatal dose of bananas?

What is a fatal dose of bananas?

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Which came first, M&Ms or Smarties?

Which came first, M&Ms or Smarties?

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Who’s older, Gary Oldman or Gary Numan?

Who’s older, Gary Oldman or Gary Numan?

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What’s the difference between an outlaw, a bandit, and a crook?

What’s the difference between an outlaw, a bandit, and a crook?

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Which came first – Burger King or Dairy Queen?

Which came first – Burger King or Dairy Queen?

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Why is there no E grade?

Why is there no E grade?

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How much is a butt-load?

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What’s the air pressure inside a commercial aircraft?

What’s the air pressure inside a commercial aircraft?

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From where did Engelbert Humperdinck get his name?

From where did Engelbert Humperdinck get his name?

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Which came first – the electric car or the gasoline car?

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Why do we say “beforehand” but not “afterhand”?

Which was named first, Pluto the dog or Pluto the planet?

Why don’t printers use the primary colours, red, blue, and yellow?

Why don’t printers use the primary colours, red, blue, and yellow?

What two parts make up the word helicopter?

What two parts make up the word helicopter?

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Why isn’t there a cartoon “sailor man” in Popeyes restaurant marketing?

Why isn’t there a cartoon “sailor man” in Popeyes restaurant marketing?

What is “eye of newt”?

What is “eye of newt”?

Which came first, the word “crap” or Thomas Crapper’s toilet innovations?

What’s the difference between an idiot, an imbecile, and a moron?

What’s the difference between an idiot, an imbecile, and a moron?

Which came first – the match or the lighter?

Which came first – the match or the lighter?

How did people open cans before can openers were invented?

How did people open cans before can openers were invented?

Which orange was named first, the fruit or the colour?

Which orange was named first, the fruit or the colour?

Which came first – American or Canadian Thanksgiving?

What US states are Gotham and Metropolis in?

What US states are Gotham and Metropolis in?

What do they call turkey in Turkey?

What do they call turkey in Turkey?

What is an “REO Speedwagon”?

What is an “REO Speedwagon”?

Which came first – the Chicken McNugget or the Egg McMuffin?

Which came first – the Chicken McNugget or the Egg McMuffin?

Which “duck” came first: The action or the aquatic bird?

Which “duck” came first: The action or the aquatic bird?

What average speed is required in order to go Around the World in 80 Days?

What average speed is required in order to go Around the World in 80 Days?

What do they call Danish pastries in Denmark?

What was the last letter added to the alphabet?

How far was Willie Mays from home plate when he made “The Catch”?

How far was Willie Mays from home plate when he made “The Catch”?

Is Sodium Pentothal real and is it actually a truth serum?

Is Sodium Pentothal real and is it actually a truth serum?

What state of matter is Jell-O in?

What state of matter is Jell-O in?

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Where did the song Mahna Mahna make its debut?

Where did the song Mahna Mahna make its debut?

Which came first – chess or checkers?

Why do we say “big brown dog” instead of “brown big dog”?

Is it “chomping at the bit” or “champing at the bit”?

Is it “chomping at the bit” or “champing at the bit”?

Why do bullfighters use red capes?

Why do bullfighters use red capes?

What is the horsepower of one horse?

What is the horsepower of one horse?

What is the origin of the word defenestration?

What is the origin of the word defenestration?

What material was Mr. Potato Head originally made from?

What material was Mr. Potato Head originally made from?

Why did Gene Roddenberry write lyrics to the Star Trek theme then not use them?

Why did Gene Roddenberry write lyrics to the Star Trek theme then not use them?

Why do we call successful movies blockbusters?

Why do we call successful movies blockbusters?

Does the medical symbol have one snake or two?

Does the medical symbol have one snake or two?

How far can porcupines shoot their quills?

How far can porcupines shoot their quills?

On which continent would you find Hawaii?

On which continent would you find Hawaii?

What is a semordnilap?

What was the best thing before sliced bread?

Which planet was originally known as “George”?

Which way do helicopter blades rotate?

Which way do helicopter blades rotate?

Why do we go to hell “in a handbasket”?

Why do we go to hell “in a handbasket”?

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Who was Chef Boyardee?

Who was Chef Boyardee?

Is there such a thing as a single shenanigan?

Is there such a thing as a single shenanigan?

Why is the fall season also called autumn?

Why is the fall season also called autumn?

Do partridges live in pear trees?

Do partridges live in pear trees?

How long is an eon?

If you buy 1 million Lotto Max tickets, what are your odds of winning?

If you buy 1 million Lotto Max tickets, what are your odds of winning?

Kramer’s name on Seinfeld wasn’t originally Kramer. What was it?

Kramer’s name on Seinfeld wasn’t originally Kramer. What was it?

What is a nibling?

What is a nibling?

What is brimstone?

What is brimstone?

What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word?

What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word?

What state is home to Springfield from The Simpsons?

What state is home to Springfield from The Simpsons?

Why does Tim Hortons restaurant have no apostrophe?

Why does Tim Hortons restaurant have no apostrophe?

Why is a big purple vegetable called an eggplant?

Why is a big purple vegetable called an eggplant?

On which film is Airplane! based?

On which film is Airplane! based?

Where is Old Zealand?

Where is Old Zealand?

What was the name of The Beatles’ white album?

Why isn’t it the Toronto Maple Leaves?

Why isn’t it the Toronto Maple Leaves?

What is a “Foo Fighter”?

What is a “Foo Fighter”?

Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand?

Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand?

Why do we say “Bob’s your uncle?”

Why do we say “Bob’s your uncle?”

How deep would the dimples be if the earth was a golf ball?

How deep would the dimples be if the earth was a golf ball?

How many senses do humans have?

How many senses do humans have?

How many volumes would Wikipedia fill in print?

How many volumes would Wikipedia fill in print?

If you skydive in the rain, which side of you gets wet?

If you skydive in the rain, which side of you gets wet?

In how many films did Michael Douglas play Batman?

In how many films did Michael Douglas play Batman?

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What are close encounters of the first and second kind?

What Canadian political party famously vowed to repeal the law of gravity?

What Canadian political party famously vowed to repeal the law of gravity?

What connects Stanley Kubrick, JRR Tolkien, and The Beatles?

What does the acronym Taser stand for?

What does the acronym Taser stand for?

What is a Pittsburgh Pirate?

What is a Pittsburgh Pirate?

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What is a single strand of spaghetti called?

What is a wisdom biscuit?

What is Chevy Chase’s real name?

What is Chevy Chase’s real name?

What is the tallest mountain on earth?

What is the tallest mountain on earth?

What is Wi-Fi short for?

What is Wi-Fi short for?

What percentage of the human body is made up of other organisms?

What’s the difference between poison and venom?

What’s the difference between poison and venom?

What’s the difference between quarantine and isolation?

When and where was the fastest recorded temperature change?

When and where was the fastest recorded temperature change?

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Which is correct – “octopuses”, “octopi” or something else?

Which is correct – “octopuses”, “octopi” or something else?

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Why are non-drinkers called teetotalers?

Why are non-drinkers called teetotalers?

Why are Wham-o flying discs called Frisbees?

Why are Wham-o flying discs called Frisbees?

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Why do kids “trick or treat” on Halloween?

Why do kids “trick or treat” on Halloween?

Why do some refer to Toronto as the 6ix?

Why do some refer to Toronto as the 6ix?

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Why is the same side of the moon always facing earth?

Why is the same side of the moon always facing earth?

Why isn’t ATM an acronym?

Which came first, flammable or inflammable?

Which came first, flammable or inflammable?

Is a tarantula hawk an arachnid or a bird?

Is a tarantula hawk an arachnid or a bird?

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Did you know you can get Wisdom Biscuits by email?

Did you know you can get Wisdom Biscuits by email?

Is it “The” Ukraine or just Ukraine?

Is it “The” Ukraine or just Ukraine?

How do viruses jump from animals to humans?

Why does the CDC want you to hum Happy Birthday – twice?

Why does the CDC want you to hum Happy Birthday – twice?

Why does February have 28 days?

Which “second” came first, the unit of time or the place following first?

How big is a cubit?

How big is a cubit?

Why did a Peppa Pig episode get banned in Australia?

Why did a Peppa Pig episode get banned in Australia?

Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

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What is Yule?

Who was Rube Goldberg?

Who was Rube Goldberg?

Which is correct, down the pike or down the pipe?

Was Colonel Sanders a real colonel?

Was Colonel Sanders a real colonel?

Do sharks die if they stop moving?

Do sharks die if they stop moving?

Who was Jethro Tull?

Who was Jethro Tull?

How does an exception prove a rule?

Why do we say “close but no cigar”?

Why do we say “close but no cigar”?

Who’s idea was it to put pineapple on pizza?

Who’s idea was it to put pineapple on pizza?

What’s the difference between obliged and obligated?

Are there any areas of unclaimed land left on earth?

What was the longest war in history?

What was the longest war in history?

What’s the difference between cream, lotion, and ointment?

What’s the difference between cream, lotion, and ointment?

Why don’t woodchucks chuck wood?

Why don’t woodchucks chuck wood?

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What do they call French toast in France?

What do they call French toast in France?

What is Michael J. Fox’s middle name?

What is Michael J. Fox’s middle name?

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Why “polka” dots?

Why “polka” dots?

Why is Kansas City located in Missouri?

How long is a “moment”?

What is zero to the power of zero?

What is zero to the power of zero?

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What’s the difference between persons and people?

What’s the difference between persons and people?

What’s up with tennis’s scoring system?

What’s up with tennis’s scoring system?

How did Lynyrd Skynyrd get their name?

How did Lynyrd Skynyrd get their name?

Is a dog’s mouth cleaner than a human’s?

Is a dog’s mouth cleaner than a human’s?

What’s the difference between a meteor and an asteroid?

What’s the difference between a meteor and an asteroid?

Did Coca-Cola originally contain cocaine?

Did Coca-Cola originally contain cocaine?

Do you have an idea for a Wisdom Biscuit?

Do you have an idea for a Wisdom Biscuit?

What are the Seven Seas?

What does a blobfish look like?

What does a blobfish look like?

What is a camelopard?

What is a camelopard?

What is a quokka?

What is a quokka?

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What is the origin of Groundhog Day?

What is the origin of Groundhog Day?

What is the volume of a “ten gallon” hat?

What is the volume of a “ten gallon” hat?

What’s the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard?

What’s the difference between a possum and an opossum?

What’s the difference between a possum and an opossum?

What’s the difference between a ship and a boat?

What’s the difference between a ship and a boat?

When was the first known use of OMG?

When was the first known use of OMG?

Where does the word quarantine come from?

Why do we say soccer instead of football in North America?

An interrobang‽ What the what‽

An interrobang‽ What the what‽

Why are poppies the symbol of Remembrance Day!

Why are poppies the symbol of Remembrance Day!

What is a poop deck?

What is a poop deck?

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When is a word opposite of itself?

Why drop a ball at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

Why drop a ball at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

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Is the name Xmas a secular creation?

Is the name Xmas a secular creation?

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Do non-human animals get cavities?

What does “Auld Lang Syne” mean?

When was the longest year in history?

When was the longest year in history?

Why can’t you own a single Guinea Pig in Switzerland?

What is an LA “Dodger”?

What is an LA “Dodger”?

Is a scientific theory less certain than a scientific law?

What colour is neon light?

What colour is neon light?

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Are redheads going extinct?

What’s special about Agloe, NY?

What’s special about Agloe, NY?

Is “combobulated” a word?

When does “literally” really mean “figuratively”?

When to use palate, palette, and pallet?

Why do we get wisdom teeth?

Why do we get wisdom teeth?

What is a ‘fatberg’?

Was Sputnik the first man-made object in space?

What’s the difference between a frog and a toad?

What’s the difference between a frog and a toad?

Is there “zero-gravity” in space?

Is there “zero-gravity” in space?