Have you ever come across an impossible trivia question that makes you scratch your head and wonder, Who on earth knows this? Well, get ready, because we’ve rounded up some of the hardest questions out there!
Trivia quizzes are a fun way to challenge yourself, whether you’re testing your knowledge on a weekday morning with a cup of coffee, playing a board game on a road trip, or just trying to impress your next-door neighbor with some obscure facts.
We all know that the average person spends way too much time scrolling through social media but not enough time sharpening their trivia skills.
So, if you’re looking for a challenge, this is the ultimate test.
Below, you’ll find a list of nearly impossible trivia questions, and don’t worry—answers will be given underneath the questions, not next to them. That way, you can quiz yourself (or your friends) without sneaky peeks!
Nearly Impossible Trivia Questions
- What was the first thing George Washington is said to have added to his eggnog?
- What is the most commonly spoken language in the world that does not use an alphabet?
- What is the only letter that does not appear in any U.S. state name?
- Which famous airport was the busiest in the world last year based on passenger traffic?
- In the United States, what’s the top thing people regret spending money on during the holiday season?
- Married couples are most likely to argue about what household item on a regular basis?
- What was the first product ever scanned with a barcode?
- In what country was tennis star Novak Djokovic born?
- What is the rarest blood type in the world?
- Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day?
- What’s the only number that, when spelled out in English, has its letters in alphabetical order?
- In what year was the first email ever sent?
- What is the only country that has a flag that is not rectangular or square?
- What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
- In which U.S. state can you find the world’s largest living tree?
- What everyday item was originally called “liquid nail enamel”?
- What is the only edible food that never spoils?
- What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
- What popular snack was invented accidentally by a chef trying to prove a customer wrong?
- How many hearts does an octopus have?
- What country has the most islands in the world?
- What is the name of the tallest mountain in the solar system?
- What’s the easiest way to tell if someone is a dog owner without asking them directly?
- What animal is responsible for the most human deaths per year?
- According to new research, what’s the worst thing you can do on a first date if you want to get a second date?
- Married people spend more time together doing what activity than they do eating dinner, according to a recent study?
- American households buy more of what snack than any other during the Super Bowl?
- Which famous painting was stolen in 1911, leading to its rise in popularity?
- What’s the most common phrase found on bumper stickers in the United States?
- What common household item was originally marketed as a cleaning product before becoming a personal hygiene staple?
- What did Tiffany Haddish once say was her favorite food growing up?
- U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is also a pastor at which famous church?
- According to a new poll, what’s the most common thing people return after the holiday season?
- What’s the most embarrassing thing people admit to doing on a Monday morning?
Answers
- Rum
- Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, etc., use characters, not an alphabet)
- The letter “Q”
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Gift cards
- The thermostat
- A pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum
- Serbia
- AB negative
- Jupiter (one rotation takes about 10 hours)
- Forty
- 1971
- Nepal (its flag is two stacked triangles)
- Bats
- California (General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park)
- Nail polish
- Honey
- Mr. Potato Head
- Potato chips
- Three
- Sweden (over 267,000 islands)
- Olympus Mons (on Mars)
- They have pet hair on their clothes
- Mosquitoes
- Talk too much about their ex
- Watching TV
- Potato chips
- Mona Lisa
- “My other car is a…”
- Listerine (originally marketed as a floor cleaner)
- Ice cream
- Ebenezer Baptist Church
- Christmas tree decorations
- Forget to brush their teeth
Think you aced it? Share this quiz with your friends and see if they can match your trivia skills!
More Nearly Impossible Trivia Questions – Can You Get These Right?
If you thought the last round was tough, get ready for another batch of brain-busting trivia questions. These are some of the trickiest, most obscure facts out there so see how many you can answer before checking the answers below!
Nearly Impossible Trivia Questions
- What is the only continent without any native species of reptiles?
- What is the only U.S. state name that can be typed using just one row of a standard QWERTY keyboard?
- What common fruit contains an enzyme that can break down protein, meaning it “eats” you back when you eat it?
- What is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature?
- Which book holds the record for the most stolen book from public libraries?
- What is the longest word in the English language that can be typed using only the left hand on a keyboard?
- What number do all the numbers on a standard roulette wheel add up to?
- What is the name of the only U.S. state whose official name is longer than its abbreviation?
- What common food was once so valuable that it was used as currency in some ancient civilizations?
- What was the first item ever sold on eBay?
- What animal has the highest blood pressure?
- What is the only letter worth zero points in the game of Scrabble?
- In what year was the first recorded instance of someone getting a speeding ticket?
- What is the only country that shares a land border with both North Korea and Russia?
- What type of nut is used to make dynamite?
- What is the most common street name in the United States?
- What is the longest-running scripted TV series in U.S. history?
- Which U.S. state has the most miles of coastline?
- What does the “Q” in “Q-Tips” stand for?
- What country has the most pyramids in the world?
Answers
- Antarctica
- Alaska
- Pineapple
- Mercury
- The Guinness Book of World Records
- Stewardesses
- 666
- Rhode Island (abbreviation: RI)
- Cocoa beans (used for chocolate, once used as currency by the Aztecs)
- A broken laser pointer
- Giraffe
- The blank tile (not technically a letter, but worth noting!)
- 1896 (in England, going 8 mph)
- China
- Peanuts (they contain glycerol, a component of nitroglycerin)
- Second Street
- The Simpsons
- Alaska
- Quality
- Sudan (not Egypt!)
How did you do this time? Challenge your friends and see who comes out as the ultimate trivia champion!
Trivia can be a wild ride – one moment, you’re confidently naming state capitals, and the next, you’re completely stumped by a question about fictional characters or the Summer Olympics.
Even the average person who plays on a daily basis finds themselves guessing at the right answer more often than they’d like to admit. Maybe the last time you played, you nailed a tough question, or maybe you blanked on something as simple as how much toothpaste the average woman uses in her first year of adulthood.
Whether you’re playing on a long road trip, competing with friends over a smart speaker, or just testing your knowledge for fun, one thing is certain – trivia will always find a way to surprise you!
More Fun Quizzes to Try
If you love trivia, we’ve got more challenges for you! Whether you’re looking for brain teasers, pop culture trivia, personality quizzes or impossible quiz questions, check out these other fun quizzes to test your knowledge.
- Which Pokemon Are You Quiz
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- Sorting Hat Quiz: Which Hogwarts House Are You
- Toxic Love Songs Quiz
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