Only A True Genius Knows If These Facts Are Real Or Fake

We all know that there are facts and then there are urban myths.

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Other times, long-held beliefs actually turn out to be completely fictitious. We have compiled a list of some of the most commonly assumed "facts" and some crazy truths in the hardest game of fact or fiction that anyone will ever play! Who thinks that they can tell what is true and what is not? It is time to test skills, brainpower and sheer luck with this quiz that will absolutely teach everyone a thing or two that they did not know.

We have covered all the topics- from whether or not some Antarctic glaciers are actually made of penguin urine (ewwww!) to that old theory that bulls really hate the color red. Anyone who thinks that they know about the intricacies of the animal kingdom can weigh in on what creature is the biggest mammal, and foodies can tell us whether or not PEZ ever made coffee flavored candy. Is the Great Wall Of  China visible from space? It is time to weigh in on some of the toughest true or false trivia around! Who is ready? Let's get started!

Question 1

PEZ once rolled out a coffee flavored candy

Pez is known for having some of the yummiest candy on planet Earth. Who does not love popping up the sugary candies from those whimsical dispensers? Whether it is Mario, Yoshi, The Beatles, The Simpsons or any other number of amazing and fun dispensers, we all love to chow down on Pez! The big question here is, did Pez ever go a little too far? We are on board with most of their flavors but coffee seems way out of the box!

Question 2

Snakes can predict earthquakes

Snakes sure are pretty crazy creatures. They have been affiliated with every major religion and even given mythological status in some of them. Snakes, known as "Nagi", even protect Buddha in Buddhist tradition! These creatures are sure powerful, but are they strong enough to predict some of the craziest events that could literally shake the Earth? Some people will tell us that snakes can actually predict earthquakes? Are these slithery creatures powerful enough to predict a massive earthquake? True or false?

Question 3

Eat cheese before bedtime and get terrible nightmares

Who does not love a tasty piece of cheese? Whether it is Brie, Gorgonzola, Cheddar or Havarti, cheese just lights up our world in ways that no other food can. Cheese is so good that we have it over eggs for breakfast, as part of a yummy sandwich for lunch and snack on cheese and crackers throughout the day... but should we eat it before bedtime? There are some who think that eating cheese before bed is a recipe for terrible nightmares!

Question 4

People can hear a lion roar from five miles away

Lions are not known as the kings of the jungle for no reason! These fierce kitty cats have a roar that will shake just about anyone in their shoes. Lions roar to communicate, establish territory and probably just because they can! The big question here is, how loud is the roar of a lion? Some people will tell us the people can hear a lion roar from up to five miles away! That sure seems far. Is it true or false?

Question 5

Peanuts are a nut

This question is a little on the tricky side, but anyone who subscribes to the Paleo Diet or who really knows their food might have a chance to get it. We love peanuts because they are just about the perfect food, but are they actually a nut- as the name suggests? There are some people who will tell us that peanuts are actually more of a bean or a legume as opposed to a nut. Are they just nuts? True or false?

Question 6

Humans and dinosaurs coexisted

Back in the day our ancestors had to contend with some pretty scary creatures. Wooly Mammoths, giant buffalos, and even saber-toothed cats might have co-existed with the earliest humans... but how about dinosaurs? Did our predecessors ride on friendly T-Rexes and live side by side with some of the biggest creatures that ever existed on the planet? Was there a time when the movie Jurassic Park was actually a true story? Who knows if humans and dinosaurs coexisted? True or false?

Question 7

Swallow gum and it stays in the body for seven years

We all know that gum is not like any other type of food. It is not easily digested and it definitely does not have too many nutrients in it! Still, we are pretty addicted to gum and we chew through tons of it every year. There is an old urban myth that gum stays in our bodies for up to seven years after we swallow it. It is enough to put us off gum forever... if it is true? Is it?

Question 8

Chocolate milk comes from brown cows

Check out this picture of an adorable Scottish Highland cow and tell us, does this furry creature produce chocolate milk? Many people think that chocolate milk comes from brown cows whereas traditional, unflavored milk comes from white and brown spotted cows. We do not know if it is an old wive's tale or if yummy chocolate milk actually comes from these creatures? Who knows the right answer? Does chocolate milk come from brown cows or is that 'fact' simply false?

Question 9

Do not drop a penny off the Empire State Building- it could hurt someone

From the time we were little, our mothers told us never to drop coins off tall buildings because the velocity of the coin could do serious damage to the people walking below. The Empire State Building is one of the tallest in the world and we have been instructed our whole lives that any coin dropped from that height could cause certain death! Is this true? Who knows if dropping a penny from the Empire State Building could cause great harm?

Question 10

Q-Tips are actually short for Quality Tips

Ah, the iconic Q-Tip! They are endlessly useful, a staple product in our bathrooms and super cheap at any drugstore. Q-Tips might just be the perfect, least expensive product around but where do they get that weird name? We doubt that someone named 'Q' came up with the perfect cotton swab, so what gives? Is the name Q-Tip actually short for Quality Tips or is that just made up? Who knows if this story is totally true or completely false?

Question 11

Three percent of Antarctic glaciers is actually penguin pee

We had fun writing this question because it appeals to our inner child, but who knows if this gross fact is actually true or false? Penguins make up one of the largest groups of animals in the Arctic and they certainly have to perform necessary bodily tasks... so it might make sense that three percent of the Antarctic glaciers is actually made of penguin urine. On the other hand, we might have just made up this silly "fact". True or false?

Question 12

Hair grows back thicker if it was previous shaved off

This "fact" has been floating around for years. Anyone who has ever been old enough to hold a razor has heard that hair grows back thicker if it was previously shaved off, but is that actually accurate? This "fact" could just be an old wives tale or it could actually be something that is based in scientific reality. Who knows for sure? Give us a very best guess below and tell us if shaved hair grows back thicker or not.

Question 13

The Twitter bird’s name is Larry

We all know the little blue and white icon. We all love the little blue and white icon. But do we all know the name of the little blue and white icon?! It is true that Twitter has shaken up our world by changing the way that we communicate with each other, but does this charming little logo have a specific name. If so, is that name Larry, or is this simply one "fact" that we just totally made up?

Question 14

The Capybara is the friendliest animal in the world

Dogs get all the credit but man's best friend is not the only animal on the planet that loves humans, exhibits empathy and loves to play! There are several others, from our aquatic bestie the dolphin to mischevious monkeys that live in forests and jungles all over the world. Even elephants are known for being affectionate, but how about giant rodents? The Capybara is known for being the friendliest animal on he whole planet. Is this "fact" true or false?

Question 15

The Man-Of-War jellyfish’s tendrils can be 165 feet long

Sharks get all the credit for being the terrors of the seven seas, but let's not discount the huge Man-Of-War jellyfish. This beast has a huge body and can hide in the shallows of the sea, waiting for swimmers to pass by. If one of these monsters gets someone, their sting can be super painful. Their bodies are not the only things that are massive- the Man-Of-War jellyfish's tendrils can be up to 165 feet long. Fact or fiction? Let us know!

Question 16

Ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they’re scared

Ostriches are the only bird who has the reputation for ducking into the sand when they are threatened, scared, apprehensive or otherwise just do not want to deal with the world. We have all heard the saying "buried one's head in the sand like an ostrich" but do these big birds deserve the reputation for being one of the world's biggest scardy-cats? Is this "fact" just something we have heard our whole lives, or is it actually the truth? Choose below.

Question 17

Fortune cookies were invented in China

Everyone knows that after we slurp down the Wonton Soup and polish off the Cashew Chicken it is time for the delicious Fortune cookie! Fortune cookies are a staple at every Chinese restaurant, but were they actually invented in China? So much "Chinese" food is actually westernized versions of authentic dishes so perhaps this cookie never even came from the Far East. Who knows the right answer? Does the tasty Fortune cookie hail from China or is that just false?

Question 18

Bulls hate the color red

Who has not read a story or seen a movie about a bull who hates the color red? There are tons of novels and even kids stories about such creatures, who go nuts when a red cloth is waved in front of their faces. Bulls are supposed to have a crazy reaction to this particular hue, but is that supported by science? Do bulls really despise the color red, or is this just something that we have been told our whole lives?

Question 19

The Cheetah is the fastest animal in the world

Cheetahs are known as cool and friendly cats, but are they also super fast? There are plenty of speedy animals all over the world, so it would not surprise us if this "fact" was actually fiction! Surely Bears, certain types of Monkeys and Squirrels are faster than the Cheetah- or are they? Think back to eighth-grade science class and try to remember what the teacher said about the fastest land animal. Was it the Cheetah? Pick true or false.

Question 20

The Blue Whale is the largest animal in the world

Let's stay on the subject of animals, shall we? This time we head into the deep ocean to talk about one of the biggest animals to be found in any of the seven seas. The Blue Whale is undeniably large, but is it really the largest animal that exists on the planet? There seem to be some serious contenders for the title- aside from this giant whale. Who knows if this "fact" is really the truth, or if it is fiction.

Question 21

You can’t swim right after eating

This one is something that our mothers told us for our entire childhoods. After chowing down on a huge picnic or eating chips on the beach we were absolutely forbidden to get anywhere near the water. Why? Because swimming after eating would give us some serious cramps and maybe even make us sink to the bottom! The idea of not swimming after eating has been drilled into just about everyone, but is it scientifically sound? Answer true or false below.

Question 22

Lightning never hits the same place twice

Another old wives tale, this one pertains to fire from the sky. Lightning, that buddy of thunder that can come crashing down to Earth, is one of those things that both fascinate and scare us. We love the way it looks but we are very apprehensive about its electrifying power! The idea that lightning does not strike the same place twice is one that we have heard our entire lives... and frankly, it made us feel a little better! But is it true?

Question 23

The Great Wall Of China is visible from space

We all know that the Great Wall of China is one of the modern miracles of our civilization. Every year millions of people travel to China to check it out and there are even marathons, hikes and other athletic events that take place on it. The Great Wall Of China is a massive human feat, but is it visible from above our humble planet? Could astronauts get a glimpse fo the Great Wall Of China from their ship in outer space?

Question 24

Curious George met the Man With The Yellow Hat in Africa- and was brought to the United States in his hat

Who does not love Curious George? He made all of us really want to get a pet monkey of our very own. Curious George might have been mischevious, but he appealed to the inner child in us all- and who could stay mad at a cute little monkey for long? The big question is, where did Curious George meet the Man With The Yellow Hat? Was he scooped up from his native Africa, or did they meet somewhere else? Give us a guess!

Question 25

Only female mosquitoes bite

Is this a case where the female of the species is deadlier than the male, or simple urban legend? We all know that there is nothing more annoying than getting bitten by a mosquito, but do we know if only females sting us with their itchy venom? Give us the best guess as to whether this "fact" is for real, or just a small piece of fiction. Do only female mosquitos bite? Pick true or false from the options below.

Question 26

Shel Silverstein wrote Johnny Cash hit “A Boy Named Sue”

The Man In Black is famous for one of the most iconic songs in the world- "A Boy Named Sue". We have all heard the song and can probably sing it in our sleep, but who knows whether or not Johnny Cash actually wrote it? Was this popular song penned by famous children's author Shel Silverstein, or is that simply just a silly urban myth. Who knows the right answer? Choose true or false from the two options presented below.

Question 27

Goldfish only have a three second memory

Goldfish are not known for being the brightest animals in the world. Most people know that their minds are not exactly steel traps. Unlike the magnificent and regal elephant, goldfish do not remember things forever- but do they forget them in less than five seconds? There is a common legend floating around that goldfish only have a three-second memory. Is it true, or are we doing a big disservice to these cute little aquatic creatures? Answer true or false below.

Question 28

We lose heat mostly from our heads

All of our parents always told us to wear hats in the winter for this exact reason! We have always been told that we lose most of the heat in our bodies from our heads but is this "truth" the real deal or just some fiction made up to sell woolen hats? Should we have listened to the advice from our mothers or were they a little misguided in this particular area? Choose the right answer from the two options below.

Question 29

Napoleon was extremely short

We have all heard the term "Napoleon complex" which supposedly refers to the stature of this tiny French general, but was Napoleon really all that short? We know that back in the day people were on the smaller side so he was definitely short by today's standards, but is this well known "fact" about Napoleon actually a little piece of fiction? Who remembers their history? Was Napoleon extremely short for his time and place? Give us the best guess below.

Question 30

Different parts of the tongue detect different tastes

Who remembers being told that the tongue has a sweet zone, salty zone, and spicy zone? We sincerely doubt that just our parents told us that the tongue was a roadmap of different flavor detectors. Who hasn't put an M&M on our tongues to test out where the sweet zone was? The tricky thing is- this "fact" might not be accurate at all? Is it totally true or completely fictitious that different parts of our tongue detect totally different tastes?

Question 31

The Pilgrims first set foot in the New World at Plymouth Rock

This is a tough one and unless someone is a history professor it is really easy to guess the wrong answer. We will give a hint- much of what we learned in seventh-grade history class was not exactly accurate so the "truth" about the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock might actually be totally fictional. On the other hand, we know that they definitely got there at some point- so who knows? We can't give away the answer so choose below.

Question 32

Taylor Swift has more Grammys than Elvis Presley

We know that Elvis Presley is the King of Rock and Roll but we also love our girl Taylor Swift and she does put out some really catchy tunes, so this one is really a toss-up. Does Taylor Swift really have more Grammys than Elvis Presley or that just a little wishful thinking from her hardcore fan base? It takes someone who really knows their music to get this tricky question correct. Who is a music history genius? Answer below.

Question 33

During the height of the Medellin cartel, Pablo Escobar spent $2,500 a month on rubber bands to hold his cash

Anyone with a Netflix subscription is familiar with Narcos, the true (ish) story of the Medellin and Cali Colombian cartels. Pablo Escobar might have terrorized Medellin in the 1980s and 1990s, but today he entertains us through Netflix's popular show. We know that the cocaine kingpin was incredibly rich, but did he actually spend $2,500 in rubber bands per month to hold his massive amounts of money? Who knows if this "fact" is true, or if it is totally fiction?

Question 34

Salt water boils quicker than fresh water

When we were first learning how to cook, many of us were told that salt water boils faster than fresh water so we should add a pinch of salt to our water when prepping the food. But does salty water actually heat up faster than plain old unsalted water, or is this just some rumor that has been passed around for years? Who knows their obscure culinary trivia? Tell us if we'll save time cooking by salting up the water.

Question 35

Mama birds will abandon babies touched by humans

We have heard this one for most of our lives as a warning to stay away from nests of baby birds. Nothing will keep little kids away from baby animals quicker than the "fact" that the mama bird would want nothing to do with them if they were touched by human hands. How many of us have felt awful after accidentally handling a baby bird because it was destined to starve? But.. is this "fact" really truth, or is it fiction?

Question 36

Bats are blind

Let's revisit the animal kingdom again with a question about bats. These nocturnal creatures are known for their great hunting skills, sonar and for being completely blind. In fact, the phrase "blind as a bat" has been kicked around for years- but are these winged nighttime creatures really totally blind, or is that an urban myth? This is a bit of a tough one, so just give us the very best guess from the two choices below. True or false?

Question 37

People can catch warts from toads

Here is another one that our mommas told us when we were young- that we could catch a nasty case of warts by playing with toads. We all know that we should leave animals alone but will we be left with an unpleasant surprise if we touch one of these hopping reptiles, or do toads not transmit warts to humans? Who knows the correct answer? Can warts be transferred from the animal kingdom to people? Answer true or false below.

Question 38

The first woman in space was Sally Ride

Check out the fierce woman in the picture above. She is Sally Ride- one of the handful of women who have traveled to space, but was she the first female to leave gravity behind and head up to the stars? Who knows their history well enough to remember who the first woman in space was? If NASA is a passion, this question should be fairly easy- but for the rest, give the best guess from the two options listed below.

Question 39

Hydrox cookies were invented four years before the more popular Oreos

This one couldn't possibly be true... could it? Hydrox cookies are often thought of as Oreo knock-offs, but were they the first chocolate and vanilla cream cookie to hit the market? There is an urban myth floating around that Hydrox cookies are the real deal, but is that just some silly rumor made up to discredit Oreos? Did an Oreo hater come up with this "fact", or is it actually the cold hard truth? Tell us the right answer below.

Question 40

Oscar the Grouch was originally orange

This one hits us right in the childhood and it couldn't possibly be true- could it? Was our favorite green monster from Sesame Street originally a totally different color? Who knows if Oscar the Grouch was once a bright shade of orange? Don't worry- we are not about to reveal that Bert and Ernie looked totally different or that Big Bird was once blue, but this one "fact" might actually be totally true. Was Oscar orange? Give us the best guess below.

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