This Piece of Sports Gear Got Banned for Working Too Well
Swimmers broke 43 world records in one year.
About this quiz
Sometimes equipment is so effective the sport has to outlaw it. From polyurethane swimsuits to trampoline shoes, these are the innovations that got benched for being unfair. Can you spot the cheater tech?
Expect 10 multiple-choice questions in the sports 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 4/10 (40%). Beat the average to rank up.
- Hardest question: only 18% 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 This Piece of Sports Gear Got Banned for Working Too Well 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 out of 10. The hardest question only 18% 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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