Science & Tech Do you have the Bill Nye knowledge to ace this science & tech test? Try your trivia knowledge here! Published 3 years ago on February 23, 2023 By Mike Peck /5 Science & Tech Vol. 11 What is the actual term for a "hashtag" symbol? Ampersand Pound Octothorpe 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. Nearly 3% of the ice in Antarctic glaciers is what surprising substance? Oil Penguin urine Plastic Human fluids Next Question Wrong! Correct! It's been said that nearly 3% of the ice in the Antarctic is penguin urine. What was the first computer virus called? MyDoom ILOVEYOU The Creeper virus Trojan horse Next Question 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. According to Apollo astronauts, the Moon smells like what? Burnt toast Wood Burnt gunpowder Old milk Next Question Wrong! Correct! Apollo astronauts say the Moon smells like burnt gunpowder. Who invented the first car? Henry Ford Karl Benz Johnny Chevrolet Nikola Tesla 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. Next Trivia Did You Know? Hot water freezes faster than cold. Related Topics: Advertisement
