Science & Tech Do you have the Bill Nye knowledge to ace this science & tech test? Try your trivia knowledge here! Published 2 years ago on February 23, 2023 By Mike Peck /5 Science & Tech Vol. 11 Who invented the first car? Karl Benz Nikola Tesla Henry Ford Johnny Chevrolet Next Question Wrong! Correct! Karl Benz, the man behind Mercedes-Benz, By 1889, Benz was exhibiting his Model 3 commercial vehicle at the Paris World's Fair. Henry Ford's Model T didn't hit the market until 1908. Nearly 3% of the ice in Antarctic glaciers is what surprising substance? Human fluids Penguin urine Oil Plastic Next Question Wrong! Correct! It's been said that nearly 3% of the ice in the Antarctic is penguin urine. According to Apollo astronauts, the Moon smells like what? Burnt gunpowder Wood Old milk Burnt toast Next Question Wrong! Correct! Apollo astronauts say the Moon smells like burnt gunpowder. What is the actual term for a "hashtag" symbol? Ampersand Octothorpe Pound It's just called "hashtag" Next Question Wrong! Correct! An octothorpe. According to the , the "octo-" prefix refers to the eight points on the popular symbol, but the "thorpe" remains a mystery. One theory claims that it comes from the Old English word for "village," based on the idea that the symbol looks like a village surrounded by eight fields. What was the first computer virus called? MyDoom The Creeper virus ILOVEYOU Trojan horse Wrong! Correct! The Creeper virus was discovered in 1971 and was the first computer virus to be detected. It was a self-replicating program that would copy itself onto other computers through a network connection. Next Trivia Did You Know? Hot water freezes faster than cold. Related Topics: Advertisement
