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Play this categoryHow many cards are in a standard French-suited deck, excluding jokers?
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52
How many cards are in a standard French-suited deck, excluding jokers?
The standard deck has 52 cards, divided evenly among its suits.
How many pieces, including pawns, are on a chessboard at the start of a standard game?
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32
How many pieces, including pawns, are on a chessboard at the start of a standard game?
Both armies together begin with 32 pieces on the board.
How many spaces are around a classic Monopoly board?
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40
How many spaces are around a classic Monopoly board?
The classic loop contains 40 spaces, including the corners and card-draw spaces.
How many tiles are in the standard English-language Scrabble set, including blanks?
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100
How many tiles are in the standard English-language Scrabble set, including blanks?
The English set contains 100 tiles; other languages use different letter distributions.
How many land hexes are in the standard Catan base-game island?
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19
How many land hexes are in the standard Catan base-game island?
The base island has 19 land hexes, including its desert.
How many cards are in the classic Uno deck before the newer extra wild cards?
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108
How many cards are in the classic Uno deck before the newer extra wild cards?
The classic 108-card deck mixes numbered cards with action cards and wild cards.
How many wooden blocks are in a classic Jenga set?
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54
How many wooden blocks are in a classic Jenga set?
A classic tower begins with 54 blocks, all waiting for someone’s shaky hand.
How many tiles are in a complete double-six domino set?
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28
How many tiles are in a complete double-six domino set?
A complete set has 28 tiles, including the double blank.
How many tiles are in a standard Chinese mahjong set with flowers and seasons?
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144
How many tiles are in a standard Chinese mahjong set with flowers and seasons?
The full 144-tile set includes bonus flower and season tiles.
How many cards are in a standard tarot deck with both major and minor arcana?
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78
How many cards are in a standard tarot deck with both major and minor arcana?
The standard 78-card tarot deck includes both trump cards and suited cards.
How many keys are on a standard modern full-size piano?
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88
How many keys are on a standard modern full-size piano?
Its 88 keys include both the white notes and the black notes.
How many strings does a standard classical guitar have?
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6
How many strings does a standard classical guitar have?
The classical guitar’s familiar 6 strings are normally made of nylon and wound materials.
How many possible dot positions are in a traditional Braille cell?
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6
How many possible dot positions are in a traditional Braille cell?
A traditional cell has 6 positions, allowing different raised-dot patterns.
How many basic symbols are used in standard Roman numerals?
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7
How many basic symbols are used in standard Roman numerals?
The 7 symbols are I, V, X, L, C, D and M.
How many letters are in the modern Spanish alphabet?
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27
How many letters are in the modern Spanish alphabet?
Its 27 letters include ñ; ch and ll are digraphs rather than separate letters.
How many small exterior pieces does a standard 3-by-3 Rubik’s Cube have?
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26
How many small exterior pieces does a standard 3-by-3 Rubik’s Cube have?
Its 26 exterior pieces include corners, edges and face centres.
How many faces does a standard cubic die have?
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6
How many faces does a standard cubic die have?
A familiar cubic die has 6 faces, although role-playing games use many other shapes.
How many days are in a Gregorian leap year?
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366 days
How many days are in a Gregorian leap year?
A leap year lasts 366 days days, giving February an extra day.
How many signs are in the traditional Western tropical zodiac?
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12
How many signs are in the traditional Western tropical zodiac?
The traditional zodiac has 12 signs; astronomical constellations follow different boundaries.
How many checkers do both players have in total at the start of standard backgammon?
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30
How many checkers do both players have in total at the start of standard backgammon?
The board begins with 30 checkers, divided equally between the players.
How many days are in the standard calendar week?
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7
How many days are in the standard calendar week?
The familiar 7-day week repeats without resetting at month boundaries.
How many leap years occur in a complete 400-year Gregorian calendar cycle?
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97
How many leap years occur in a complete 400-year Gregorian calendar cycle?
The 97 leap years keep the Gregorian calendar closely aligned with the seasons.
How many months are in a Gregorian calendar year?
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12
How many months are in a Gregorian calendar year?
The 12 months keep their order even though their lengths vary.
How many numerals are in a modern US banknote serial number, excluding letters?
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8
How many numerals are in a modern US banknote serial number, excluding letters?
The serial includes 8 numerals, with letters adding information about the note.
What US dollar denomination features Benjamin Franklin’s portrait?
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USD 100
What US dollar denomination features Benjamin Franklin’s portrait?
Franklin appears on the USD 100-dollar note even though he was never US president.
How many code words are in the international radiotelephony spelling alphabet?
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26
How many code words are in the international radiotelephony spelling alphabet?
Its 26 code words run from Alfa to Zulu and help make spoken letters clearer.
How many main lamps are in a conventional vertical traffic signal, excluding arrows?
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3
How many main lamps are in a conventional vertical traffic signal, excluding arrows?
The familiar 3 lamps tell traffic when to stop, wait or go.
How many rows of teeth interlock in a conventional zipper?
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2
How many rows of teeth interlock in a conventional zipper?
The slider brings the 2 rows together to close the zipper.
How many sheets are in a standard modern ream of office paper?
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500
How many sheets are in a standard modern ream of office paper?
A standard office ream contains 500 sheets, ready for the printer or copier.
How many euro coin denominations were introduced with euro cash in 2002?
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8
How many euro coin denominations were introduced with euro cash in 2002?
The 8 denominations use common reverse designs and country-specific national sides.
How many euro banknote denominations were introduced in 2002?
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7
How many euro banknote denominations were introduced in 2002?
The original 7 denominations used architectural themes rather than portraits.
How many stripes are in the familiar rainbow Pride flag version introduced in 1979?
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6
How many stripes are in the familiar rainbow Pride flag version introduced in 1979?
This 6-stripe design differs from Gilbert Baker’s earlier original flag.
How many metal contacts does a standard USB 2.0 Type-A plug have?
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4
How many metal contacts does a standard USB 2.0 Type-A plug have?
Its 4 contacts carry power and data; later high-speed versions add more contacts.
How many electrical contacts does a standard full-size Type-A HDMI connector have?
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19
How many electrical contacts does a standard full-size Type-A HDMI connector have?
The familiar HDMI plug fits 19 contacts into its flat, tapered shape.
How many metal contacts does the common modular Ethernet cable plug have?
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8
How many metal contacts does the common modular Ethernet cable plug have?
The familiar Ethernet plug has 8 contacts and a plastic locking tab.
How many finger holes are in a standard rotary telephone dial?
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10
How many finger holes are in a standard rotary telephone dial?
The 10 holes let callers dial every decimal digit, including zero.
How many numbered hour positions are on a conventional analogue clock face?
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12
How many numbered hour positions are on a conventional analogue clock face?
The familiar 12 positions serve for both morning and afternoon as the hands go round.
How many rounded lobes are on a standard Torx screw drive?
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6
How many rounded lobes are on a standard Torx screw drive?
Its 6-lobed shape helps the matching driver grip the screw securely.
How many flat pins does an ungrounded Type A electrical plug have?
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2
How many flat pins does an ungrounded Type A electrical plug have?
The Type A plug uses 2 flat pins and is familiar in North America and Japan.
How many rectangular pins does a British-style Type G electrical plug have?
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3
How many rectangular pins does a British-style Type G electrical plug have?
The 3 pins form a triangle, with the earth position above the others.
How many millimeters long is the longer edge of a standard A4 sheet?
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297 mm
How many millimeters long is the longer edge of a standard A4 sheet?
The 297 mm-millimeter long edge makes A4 familiar in offices and home printers.
How many millimeters tall is a standard ICAO passport booklet?
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125 mm
How many millimeters tall is a standard ICAO passport booklet?
The standard booklet is 125 mm millimeters tall, helping passports fit consistent readers and covers.
What is the diameter of a standard full-size DVD, in millimeters?
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120 mm
What is the diameter of a standard full-size DVD, in millimeters?
The familiar disc is 120 mm millimeters across, with a small hole at its centre.
How many millimeters long is a Europa-series 50-euro banknote?
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140 mm
How many millimeters long is a Europa-series 50-euro banknote?
Its 140 mm-millimeter length helps distinguish it by size from smaller euro denominations.
What is the nominal area of an A0 sheet, in square meters?
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1 m²
What is the nominal area of an A0 sheet, in square meters?
The A-series begins with a nominal 1 m² square meter, then halves the sheet for each smaller size.
What is the bead-seat diameter of a 700C bicycle rim, in millimeters?
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622 mm
What is the bead-seat diameter of a 700C bicycle rim, in millimeters?
The actual bead-seat diameter is 622 mm millimeters; the wheel’s traditional name is not that measurement.
How many symbols were in Shigetaka Kurita’s original 1999 emoji set?
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176
How many symbols were in Shigetaka Kurita’s original 1999 emoji set?
The 176 small symbols helped turn short mobile messages into something more expressive.
In what year was the Gregorian calendar first introduced?
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1582
In what year was the Gregorian calendar first introduced?
The calendar reform began in 1582, although different countries adopted it at different times.
In what year did euro banknotes and coins first enter general circulation?
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2002
In what year did euro banknotes and coins first enter general circulation?
Euro cash arrived in 2002, replacing familiar national notes and coins in participating countries.
In what year did the United Kingdom switch to decimal currency on Decimal Day?
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1971
In what year did the United Kingdom switch to decimal currency on Decimal Day?
Decimal Day came in 1971, replacing the old pounds, shillings and pence system.
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