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1 in 4 Americans Thinks Question 7 Is True. It's Not.

1 in 4 Americans Thinks Question 7 Is True. It's Not.

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Survey after survey shows millions of adults confidently repeating myths their middle school teachers debunked.

About this quiz

Ten widely-believed 'facts' that crumble the moment you fact-check them. Some are harmless. Some have shaped policy. All of them have fooled a shocking number of grown adults.

Expect 10 multiple-choice questions in the history category. Difficulty is medium. Every question comes with an explanation and a fun fact so you leave smarter than you arrived, even when you whiff it.

What to expect

  • 10 questions · one per page, no fluff
  • ~5 minutes to play
  • Average score is 4.5/10 (45%). Beat the average to rank up.
  • Hardest question: only 28% get it right.
  • Earn doubloons per correct answer. Perfect round: bonus 50.
  • Optional Timed Mode: 20 seconds per question, +50% doubloons.

Frequently asked

How long does the 1 in 4 Americans Thinks Question 7 Is True. It's Not. quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 10 questions. No time pressure unless you turn on Timed Mode.
How hard is it?
This one's medium. The average player nails 4.5 out of 10. The hardest question only 28% get right.
Do I need to sign up?
Nope. Play free, no account required. Your streak and doubloons save to your browser.
Can I play again?
Aye, replay anytime. Your personal best is tracked for each quiz — beat your own score.

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