32309 Easy Trivia Questions
32309 public questions at this depth. How many can you answer?
Who first resolved the Milky Way's band into individual stars with a telescope in 1610?
Answer
Galileo Galilei
What compact radio source marks the Milky Way's central black hole?
Answer
Sagittarius A*
What galaxy contains the Solar System?
Answer
Milky Way
Who made the first untethered free flight in space using the MMU?
Answer
Bruce McCandless II
Who became the first woman to command a Space Shuttle mission?
Answer
Eileen Collins
Who became the first American woman to perform a spacewalk during STS-41-G?
Answer
Kathryn Sullivan
Who became the first Canadian astronaut in space on STS-41-G?
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Marc Garneau
What aircraft model did NASA modify as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft?
Answer
Boeing 747
Which U.S. president approved Space Shuttle development in January 1972?
Answer
Richard Nixon
What space telescope did STS-93 deploy in 1999?
Answer
Chandra X-ray Observatory
Which mission code identified Columbia's 2003 final flight?
Answer
STS-107
At which California base did STS-1 land in April 1981?
Answer
Edwards Air Force Base
What pair of large rockets flanked the Space Shuttle external tank at launch?
Answer
Solid rocket boosters
Which major Space Shuttle component was not reusable?
Answer
External tank
From which NASA center did all orbital Space Shuttle launches take place?
Answer
Kennedy Space Center
In NASA shuttle mission names, what did STS stand for?
Answer
Space Transportation System
Who commanded the first Space Shuttle mission, STS-1?
Answer
John Young
What Greek dish is scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes and olive oil?
Answer
Strapatsada
What sesame-covered bread ring is a common Greek street snack?
Answer
Koulouri
What Greek cheese is often called the Greek version of Gruyère?
Answer
Graviera
What is the Thai rice dish made with fried rice mixed with shrimp paste?
Answer
Khao khluk kapi
Which utensil pair do most Thais use for meals today?
Answer
Fork and spoon
Which lime leaves are listed among common flavors in Thai food?
Answer
Kaffir lime leaves
What kind of chili is called phrik khi nu in Thai cuisine?
Answer
Bird's eye chili
Mi krop means what in English?
Answer
Crisp noodles
Chim chum is traditionally cooked in what kind of pot?
Answer
Small clay pot
Kaeng tai pla is a curry from which part of Thailand?
Answer
Southern Thailand
Khao chae is rice soaked in what temperature of water?
Answer
Cool water
Which Thai town gave Sriracha sauce its name?
Answer
Si Racha
Which planet has the shortest orbital period around the Sun?
Answer
Mercury
What classification did the IAU give Pluto in 2006?
Answer
Dwarf planet
In what year did Nicolaus Copernicus die?
Answer
1543
Which Italian scientist used telescopic evidence to support Copernicanism?
Answer
Galileo Galilei
What collective name is given to Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto?
Answer
Galilean moons
Which planet is the largest planet orbiting the Sun?
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Jupiter