Every Thursday, readers are invited to challenge their knowledge with a quiz that covers current events, pop culture, and general trivia. How well do you think you can do?
This week’s edition takes a moment to reflect on humanity’s quirky fascination with record-setting endeavors that often seem unnecessary. Recently, we saw a cat claiming a world record for the number of toes it has and a robot sprinting 100 meters faster than the legendary Usain Bolt. One of these feats feels a bit absurd, while the other seems straight out of a dystopian science fiction narrative from the 1980s. Regardless, these are not the types of records most people would consider worthy of tracking. Now, it’s time to dive into 15 questions designed to entertain and challenge you on the latest in news, culture, and trivia. Rest assured, no anteaters were harmed in the production of this quiz. Allons-y!
The Thursday news quiz, No 263