Science & Tech What was the first product ever scanned with a barcode? — Science & Tech Trivia Published 12 months ago on September 12, 2023 By Mike Peck 0% Science & Tech Vol. 29 1 / 5 What was the first product ever scanned with a barcode? A bag of Lays A pack of Twinkies A can of Coca-Cola A pack of Wrigley's chewing gum. Next Question Sorry! That Was Wrong! Nice! That Was Correct! The first item ever scanned with a barcode was a pack of Wrigley's chewing gum on June 26, 1974, at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio. 2 / 5 What is the smallest living organism in the world? E. coli bacteria Virus Mycoplasma genitalium Plankton Next Question Sorry! That Was Wrong! Nice! That Was Correct! Mycoplasma Genitalium is a type of bacteria that is only 200-300 nanometers in size, making it the smallest living organism known to science. 3 / 5 Which planet is known for its prominent ring system? Neptune Saturn Jupiter Uranus Next Question Sorry! That Was Wrong! Nice! That Was Correct! Saturn is distinctively known for its complex and broad ring system, which is mainly composed of ice particles with a smaller amount of rocky debris and dust. 4 / 5 Which part of the neuron transmits electrical signals to other cells? Nucleus Cell body Axon Dendrite Next Question Sorry! That Was Wrong! Nice! That Was Correct! The axon is a long extension of a neuron that transmits electrical signals or impulses to other cells, such as other neurons, muscle cells, or glands. 5 / 5 What is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen? Collagen Hemoglobin Insulin Myoglobin Sorry! That Was Wrong! Nice! That Was Correct! Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen, allowing it to be transported throughout the body. Next Trivia Did You Know? An early mechanical cash register was invented by James Ritty and John Birch following the American Civil War. James was the owner of a saloon in Dayton, Ohio, US, and wanted to stop employees from pilfering his profits. Related Topics: Advertisement Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ