Category: Brain Teasers

The Akula-class of submarine was first deployed in 1986 by what country’s Navy?

China
France
Japan
Soviet Union
Norway

Correct Answer: Soviet Union

Trivia: What reality show was adapted from the Japanese TV program “Sasuke”?

Shark Tank
Splash
Undercover Boss
American Ninja Warrior

Correct Answer: American Ninja Warrior

So why is this answer correct? : While “American Ninja Warrior” hosts one contestant at a time, in “Sasuke,” 100 competitors attempt a four stage obstacle course at once.

Trivia: What is the grand prize on “The Amazing Race”?

$1 million
Free plane tickets
A private island
Diamond trophy

Correct Answer: $1 million

So why is this answer correct? : Winning teams on “The Amazing Race” receive $1 million, with the 10 losing teams also receiving modest prizes of varying amounts.

Trivia: How does Paul Hollywood reward success on the “Great British Bake Off”?

Winking
Singing
Yodeling
Shaking hands

Correct Answer: Shaking hands

So why is this answer correct? : The “Hollywood handshake” is a gesture offered by judge Paul Hollywood to any baker who excels on the “Great British Bake Off.”

Trivia: What was Tim Gunn’s catchphrase on “Project Runway”?

Hip, hip, hooray!
Up and at ‘em
Make it work
Totally savage

Correct Answer: Make it work

So why is this answer correct? : Former “Project Runway” mentor Tim Gunn often told designers to “make it work,” a catchphrase that evolved from when he taught classes at Parsons School of Design.

Trivia: Celebrities’ identities are concealed in what reality competition?

The Shrouded Dancer
The Masked Singer
The Hidden Guitarist
The Mysterious Juggler

Correct Answer: The Masked Singer

So why is this answer correct? : Celebrity contestants on “The Masked Singer” wear outlandish costumes to perform — such as a lemur or a cyclops — and their identities are revealed after they are eliminated.

Trivia: What reality show utilizes nearly 100 cameras to film its contestants?

MasterChef
Temptation Island
Love is Blind
Big Brother

Correct Answer: Big Brother

So why is this answer correct? : According to host Julie Chen, “Big Brother” uses 87 cameras and 110 microphones to capture every moment inside the house.

Trivia: What comedian is a judge on “America’s Got Talent”?

Dave Attell
Sarah Silverman
Howie Mandel
Leslie Jones

Correct Answer: Howie Mandel

So why is this answer correct? : Standup comedian Howie Mandel is one of the judges on “America’s Got Talent,” alongside Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, and Heidi Klum.

Trivia: A reality show named after RuPaul focuses on what artistic discipline?

Painting
Drag
Sculpture
Guitar

Correct Answer: Drag

So why is this answer correct? : “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is a global sensation, spawning spin-offs in Spain, Thailand, and many other locations.

Trivia: Jeff Probst has hosted what reality competition since 2000?

Love Island
The Circle
Survivor
Nailed It!

Correct Answer: Survivor

So why is this answer correct? : Jeff Probst debuted as the host of “Survivor” during the show’s inaugural season in 2000 and has hosted more than 40 seasons of the program..