From the ordinary to the extraordinary, objects spill their secrets. thumbnail
From the ordinary to the extraordinary, objects spill their secrets. thumbnail

From the ordinary to the extraordinary, objects spill their secrets.

10th - 12th grades
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1 Question
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What was the original purpose of bubble wrap when it was invented in 1957?


Wallpaper

Packaging

Stress relief toy

Window insulation

2 Question
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Q.

Which common kitchen tool was originally invented as a medical device?


Fork

Blender

Whisk

Stethoscope

3 Question
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Q.

What were the first tennis balls stuffed with?


Horsehair

Cotton

Wool rags

Human hair

4 Question
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Q.

Which everyday item was created by accident while trying to make a strong adhesive?


Velcro

Post-it Notes

Scotch Tape

Paper clips

5 Question
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Q.

Which object did NASA use duct tape to repair during Apollo 13?


Oxygen tank

CO₂ filter

Space suits

Lunar module antenna

6 Question
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Q.

Which ancient civilization first used straws for drinking?


Egyptians

Sumerians

Greeks

Mayans

7 Question
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Q.

What was the original use of Play-Doh before becoming a toy?


Wallpaper cleaner

Shoe polish

Sculpture material

Laundry whitener

8 Question
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Q.

Which household item contains tiny amounts of gold?


Microwave

Television remote

Mobile phone

Washing machine

9 Question
30 secondi fa
Q.

Which toy was accidentally invented when a naval engineer dropped a spring?


Slinky

Yo-yo

Rubik’s Cube

Hula Hoop

10 Question
30 secondi fa
Q.

The modern paperclip design is known as the “____ clip.”


Viking

Gem

Nordic

Crown

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