Science & Tech Have you watched enough television in your time to know these trivia answers? Find out here! Published 1 year ago on May 8, 2023 By Mike Peck /5 Science & Tech Vol. 18 1 / 5 How old was Philo Taylor Farnsworth when he invented the TV? 17 21 34 56 Next Question Sorry, that was Wrong! Nice! That was Correct! Philo Taylor Farnsworth demonstrated the first working version on September 7, 1927, having turned 21 the previous August. 2 / 5 What was the first computer to use a microprocessor? IBM PC Apple Macintosh The Intel 4004 Commodore 64 Next Question Sorry, that was Wrong! That was Correct! The Intel 4004 was the first microprocessor developed by Intel, and was released in 1971. It was used in the first personal computer, the Altair 8800, which was released in 1975. 3 / 5 Which animal has the longest lifespan? Greenland Shark Bowhead Whale Galapagos Tortoise Immortal Jellyfish Next Question Sorry, Wrong Answer! Awesome! That was Correct! The Immortal jellyfish is a species of jellyfish that has the ability to revert back to its juvenile form after reaching maturity, making it potentially biologically immortal. 4 / 5 What is the name of the galaxy that is closest to the Milky Way? Whirlpool Galaxy The Andromeda Galaxy Triangulum Galaxy Pinwheel Galaxy Next Question Wrong! Correct! The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located about 2.5 million light years away from the Milky Way, making it the closest galaxy to ours. 5 / 5 What is the only continent where cacti are not found in the wild? Antarctica Europe Africa Asia That was Wrong! That was Correct! Cacti are native to the Americas, from Canada to Chile, but they are not found in the wild in Antarctica. 0% Next Trivia Did You Know? The very first broadcasted TV commercial lasted for 20 seconds in 1941 during the game between Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies and was for a clock manufactured by Bulova Corporation. Related Topics: Advertisement
