Category: Brain Teasers

Trivia: Aoshima is a famous “cat island” in which country?

Australia
Bahamas
Japan
United States

The correct answer is Japan

So why is this answer correct? : Aoshima isn’t the only cat island in Japan, but since news of the island reached the internet, tourism has vastly increased. On the island, cats far outnumber humans, and you can find them everywhere from ports to porches. Though the cats don’t have owners, some of the locals feed them at designated feeding spots, and the cats aren’t shy about begging for food.

Trivia: A video game was created about Socks, the cat of which U.S. President?

Bill Clinton
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan

The correct answer is Bill Clinton

So why is this answer correct? : In 1993, the defunct video game company Kaneko created a game for the Super Nintendo console based on the Clinton family’s cat, Socks. Titled “Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill,” the game followed Socks as he discovered a nuclear launch unit in a foreign embassy and raced to alert the President of a nuclear attack. Unfortunately, Nintendo canceled the game right before its release, believing it wouldn’t sell.

Trivia: Felicette was the first cat to do what?

Become mayor
Go to space
Win a cat show
Travel across the world

The correct answer is Go to space

So why is this answer correct? : Felicette, a French tuxedo cat later nicknamed Astrocat, went to space for 15 minutes in 1963. Before Felicette, the United States and USSR had both sent animals to space. But since France wasn’t a major player in the space race, Felicette wasn’t memorialized the same way as Ham the chimpanzee and Laika the dog. However, nearly 60 years after her trip to space, Felicette was memorialized in the form of a bronze statue at the International Space University.

Trivia: What type of coloring is found predominantly on female cats?

Calico
Tabby
Black
White

The correct answer is Calico

So why is this answer correct? : Most calico cats are female because the gene for this coloring comes from having two X chromosomes, which is typically associated with female cats. That said, there’s one exception to the rule. If a male-presenting cat has an extra X chromosome, he can have calico coloring. However, calico males are also sterile and can’t pass on the gene to a litter of kittens.

Trivia: What cat is known as a “gentle giant” and can reach up to 18 pounds?

Balinese
Maine Coon
Scottish fold
Sphynx

The correct answer is Maine Coon

So why is this answer correct? : Maine Coons truly embody the gentle giant persona. Some say the breed came from a cross between a cat and a raccoon (though such a thing is genetically impossible). Aside from their size, you’ll know them by their long fur, enormous paws, and fluffy tails. Maine Coons are intelligent and affectionate, and they’re made for some of the most rugged climates in North America.

Trivia: What is the Greek-inspired name for a cat lover?

Ceraunophile
Cynophile
Ailurophile
Thalassophile

The correct answer is Ailurophile

So why is this answer correct? : While cat lovers have existed since ancient times, this word only appeared in the early 20th century. The word has Greek origins — “ailuros,” meaning cat, and the suffix “-phile,” for love. Perhaps the most famous ailurophiles were the ancient Egyptians, who worshipped cats, believing them to be magical and bringers of good luck.

Trivia: Figaro was the name of the cat in which Disney film?

The Aristocats
Pinocchio
Lady and the Tramp
Alice in Wonderland

The correct answer is Pinocchio

So why is this answer correct? : Figaro made his first appearance in “Pinocchio” (1940) as Geppetto’s kitten, but he didn’t stop there. He later appeared in three Disney shorts after his popularity soared. He’s also shown up in several other Disney shows, from “Classic Disney Shorts” to “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.”

Trivia: Which U.S. town elected a cat as mayor?

Sunol, California
Talkeetna, Alaska
Lajitas, Texas
Fair Haven, Vermont

The correct answer is Talkeetna, Alaska

So why is this answer correct? : Mayor Stubbs (named so for his missing tail) served as the feline mayor of Talkeetna for almost two decades before he passed in 2017 at age 20. In 1997, the town elected the orange kitten through a write-in campaign after no human candidates were elected to office. Also the home of the Moose Dropping Festival, the quirky town of Talkeetna was the inspiration for the town in the TV show “Northern Exposure.”

Trivia: Smurgling is another word for which cat activity?

Mating
Hunting
Snoring
Kneading

The correct answer is Kneading

So why is this answer correct? : The “making biscuits” motion is common among cats, but “smurgling” refers to any display of affection from a cat, which can also include purring, rubbing its head against you, or even drooling. Smurgling can be a sign that the cat is trying to get comfortable by kneading a blanket, or that they want to mark their human as family, or even that they were weaned too early. With early weaning, a cat might “over-smurgle” and become extremely attached to people.

Trivia: Where are 10% of a cat’s bones located?

Paws
Face
Ears
Tail

The correct answer is Tail

So why is this answer correct? : A cat’s tail is more than just an adorable feature. Tails help cats balance, which explains why your cat can walk on small surfaces without falling. It’s also an emotional indicator — a happy cat will hold their tail high, while an angry one might flick their tail back and forth to let you know you should leave them alone.