Riddles With Answers

Which early arcade game was co-created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak?

Pong
Space Invaders
Asteroids
Breakout

Fact: Before founding Apple, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak collaborated on designing the arcade game Breakout for Atari in 1976. Atari tasked Jobs with creating a version of the game using as few chips as possible to reduce manufacturing costs. Jobs, in turn, enlisted Wozniak’s engineering brilliance to help build the prototype. The game was a worldwide commercial success, ranking among the top five highest-grossing arcade video games of 1976. Their work on Breakout marked an important milestone in their partnership and foreshadowed the ingenuity behind the Apple I.

Correct Answer: Breakout

Viagra was originally developed to treat which of the following conditions

Diabetes
Hair loss
Glaucoma
Hypertension

Fact: Viagra was originally developed to treat high blood pressure and angina—both cardiovascular conditions. Scientists at Pfizer were investigating its effects as a vasodilator—aiming to relax and widen blood vessels to enhance circulation and lower blood pressure. Although the drug showed only limited success in treating these conditions, researchers noticed a surprising side effect among male participants: improved erectile function. Pfizer quickly shifted their focus and repurposed the drug as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

Correct Answer: Hypertension

Besides the Bible, which book holds the record for being the most translated in the world?

Don Quixote
The Little Prince
The Lord of the Rings
For Whom the Bell Tolls

Fact: The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is the most translated book in the world after the Bible. Originally published in French in 1943, the beloved novella has been translated into over 500 languages and dialects and has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, making it a global literary phenomenon. The book’s simple yet profound tale of a young prince who travels from planet to planet reflects universal themes of love, loneliness, and the search for meaning—resonating with readers of all ages across cultures.

Correct Answer: The Little Prince

Which film featured Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” sending it to No. 2 on the charts in 1992?

Rocketman
Wayne’s World
The Big Lebowski
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Fact: While Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” was already a legendary rock anthem upon its release in 1975, it experienced a major revival thanks to its memorable inclusion in the comedy film Wayne’s World (1992). In one of the film’s most iconic scenes, characters Wayne and Garth headbang to the song while driving in a car. The scene became a pop culture sensation, introducing a new generation to Queen’s music. Following the film’s release, “Bohemian Rhapsody” re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 2 in the United States—a remarkable feat nearly two decades after its original debut.

Correct Answer: Wayne’s World

The first commercial typewriter was manufactured by which firearms company?

Colt
Remington
Smith & Wesson
Beretta

Fact: The first commercially successful typewriter was introduced in 1873 by E. Remington and Sons, a company better known at the time for manufacturing firearms and sewing machines. Recognizing its potential, Remington applied its expertise in precision engineering—gained from manufacturing rifles and sewing machines—to mass-produce the new writing machine. The result was the Remington Model 1, which became the first typewriter to be sold on a large scale. Though initially met with skepticism, the typewriter soon revolutionized business, journalism, and personal communication.

Correct Answer: Remington

Which tennis star was stabbed by a deranged man during a match in 1993?

Pete Sampras
Monica Seles
Ivan Lendl
Steffi Graff

Fact: In 1993, tennis star Monica Seles was the victim of a shocking on-court attack during a match in Hamburg, Germany. Her assailant, 38-year-old Günter Parche, a deranged and obsessive fan of fellow German player Steffi Graf, stabbed Seles between the shoulder blades with a 9 inch knife. He later admitted he hoped the attack would allow Graf to reclaim the No. 1 ranking. Parche was immediately apprehended by security, and Seles was rushed to the hospital. Traumatized by the incident, she did not return to professional tennis for nearly two years.

Correct Answer: Monica Seles

Which film series has the most Oscar wins?

James Bond
The Godfather
The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings

Answer: The Lord of the Rings

Where is Kálfshamarsvík, the cove featured in today’s image?

A Finland
B Iceland
C Scotland

Fact: Kálfshamarsvík, on Iceland’s Skagi peninsula, is home to striking basalt columns—geological wonders shaped by cooling lava. These hexagonal rock formations, carved by nature over time, resemble carefully crafted architecture. The country is full of amazing sights, with shapes that look almost like art.

Correct Answer: Iceland

Which of the following rock formations is in Arizona?

A Garden of the Gods
B The Wave
C Devils Tower

Fact: The Wave, a sandstone formation in Arizona state near the Utah border, United States, showcases curving, wind-sculpted patterns in Jurassic-age Navajo Sandstone. Its wavy, layered surfaces formed from ancient desert dunes shaped by shifting winds, creating a natural masterpiece of cross-bedded rock that tells the story of Earth’s distant past.

Correct Answer: The Wave

Which of these bones is located in your face?

Radius
Sacrum
Mandible
Scapula

Fact: The mandible, commonly known as the lower jawbone, is the largest and strongest bone of the human face. It holds the lower teeth in place and plays a crucial role in essential functions such as chewing, speaking, and facial expression. Unlike most other facial bones, the mandible is movable, connected to the skull by the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which allows the mouth to open and close. Its strength and durability are vital for withstanding the powerful forces generated during biting and chewing, making it a key structural and functional component of the craniofacial skeleton.

Correct Answer: Mandible