The Easiest Questions Featured On Jeopardy—Could You Win It All?

Jeopardy is the popular trivia game show where random knowledge comes in handy! The show always encouraged folks to play along at home, but now you can actually play at home! These are real questions from the show. It's time to flex your trivia muscle!

THINGS TO TAKE WITH YOU ON VACATION

Bring this rated SPF 15 or higher to the beach if you want to avoid a sunburn!

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You're going to want to pack up your sunscreen to avoid a nasty burn! Anything lower than SPF 15 is pretty useless.

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You're going to want to pack up your sunscreen to avoid a nasty burn! Anything lower than SPF 15 is pretty useless.

CEOS

Facebook's famed CEO

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In 2013, Mark Zuckerberg was ranked first on a list of the world's highest-rated CEOs.

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In 2013, Mark Zuckerberg was ranked first on a list of the world's highest-rated CEOs.

SUPERLATIVE STATES

The smallest state: only 1,214 square smiles.

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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the US. Jacksonville, Florida is 840 square smiles, which is more than half of the size of RI!

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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the US. Jacksonville, Florida is 840 square smiles, which is more than half of the size of RI!

THIS CATEGORY HAS "IZE"

You do this to tell someone you're sorry for what you did.

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If you're apologizing to someone, what means you're sorry for what you did to hurt them. Don't do it again!

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If you're apologizing to someone, what means you're sorry for what you did to hurt them. Don't do it again!

COLORS

If you celebrate St. Patrick's Day, you're more likely to dye mashed potatoes this color.

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Only true Irish folks know about the tradition of dyeing your mashed potatoes green. Everything is green for St. Patties! 

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Only true Irish folks know about the tradition of dyeing your mashed potatoes green. Everything is green for St. Patties! 

WORD ORIGINS

This day is known as hump day.

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It's Wednesday! Wednesday was originally named after a Norse god. Hump day is in reference to being "over the hump" of the week.

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It's Wednesday! Wednesday was originally named after a Norse god. Hump day is in reference to being "over the hump" of the week.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

In Colombia

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The official language of Colombia is Spanish. Non-native speakers can get Spanish confused with Portuguese!

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The official language of Colombia is Spanish. Non-native speakers can get Spanish confused with Portuguese!

CONTINENT BY COUNTRIES

Paraguay, Uruguay

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Uruguay is located in South America.

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Uruguay is located in South America.

BE FRUITFUL & MULTIPLY

4 x 12 = ?

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The answer is 48! Yes, this was a real jeopardy question. You need to be math smart, too!

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The answer is 48! Yes, this was a real jeopardy question. You need to be math smart, too!

POP CULTURE

Beyoncé has more than 171 million followers on this photo-sharing app.

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It's Instagram! She really is the Queen B of everything. 

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It's Instagram! She really is the Queen B of everything. 

SWEET TREATS

This trademarked name comes before the words, "Pieces," "Fast Break," and "Peanut Butter Cup."

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Reese's Pieces, Reese's Fast Break, and the classic, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. They're all fan favorites!

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Reese's Pieces, Reese's Fast Break, and the classic, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. They're all fan favorites!

TV SHOWS BY WORKPLACE

Dunder Mifflin in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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Dunder Mifflin is happily located in upstate Pennsylvania. Most fans know that by heart.

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Dunder Mifflin is happily located in upstate Pennsylvania. Most fans know that by heart.

ONE SYLLABLE CITIES

The city wasn't built in a day!

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Rome wasn't built in a day, so calm your horses! This old saying reminds people to relax and take their time with things.

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Rome wasn't built in a day, so calm your horses! This old saying reminds people to relax and take their time with things.

WE KNEAD THE BREAD

This microscopic fungus is added to bread dough to make it rise.

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Yeast makes bread rise! Even though it's a fungus, it's not gross!

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Yeast makes bread rise! Even though it's a fungus, it's not gross!

3-LETTER WORDS

Term for an angry crowd in the street.

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An angry crowd is also known as a mob. Angry mobs are pretty common in TV shows and movies!

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An angry crowd is also known as a mob. Angry mobs are pretty common in TV shows and movies!

ORGANS

The smaller one of these organs is 25 feet long, while the large is only 5 feet long.

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It's kind of silly how the small intestine is five times the size of the large intestine! Don't you think we should switch it?

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It's kind of silly how the small intestine is five times the size of the large intestine! Don't you think we should switch it?

CROSSWORD CLUES "K"

Barbie's Boyfriend

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Barbies' longtime boyfriend is named Ken. We all know Barbie and Ken!

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Barbies' longtime boyfriend is named Ken. We all know Barbie and Ken!

HUMAN BODY NUMBERS

The total digits on the average human body.

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Most humans have 20 digits. That includes 10 fingers and 10 toes!

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Most humans have 20 digits. That includes 10 fingers and 10 toes!

POP CULTURE SQUIRRELS

Sandy Cheeks wears a spacesuit and helmet underwater so she can hang out with this character.

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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! And his friend, Sandy Cheeks.

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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! And his friend, Sandy Cheeks.

BOOKS' MISSING ADJECTIVES

"____ House on the Prairie"

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Who doesn't remember "Little House on the Prairie"? What a classic.

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Who doesn't remember "Little House on the Prairie"? What a classic.

AGRICULTURE

Iowa is the USA's leading producer of this crop.

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Iowa has miles and miles of corn. Corn for days, some might say.

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Iowa has miles and miles of corn. Corn for days, some might say.

ISLAND NATIONS

This country is home to Europe's largest glacier.

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Iceland is home to Europe's largest glacier. It's called Vatnajökull and covers an area of roughly between 8100 sq. km and 8300 sq. km.

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Iceland is home to Europe's largest glacier. It's called Vatnajökull and covers an area of roughly between 8100 sq. km and 8300 sq. km.

UNWRITTEN DINING-OUT RULES

This utensil serves a dual purpose: to butter the bread and get the ketchup out of the bottle.

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Yep, it's a knife! Jeopardy likes to throw in some silly questions, and this was definitely one of them. 

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Yep, it's a knife! Jeopardy likes to throw in some silly questions, and this was definitely one of them. 

TV CATCHPHRASES BY SHOW

"D'oh!"

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"D'oh!" is the very famous catchphrase of Homer Simpson of The Simpsons. "Woo-hoo!" is also another one.

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"D'oh!" is the very famous catchphrase of Homer Simpson of The Simpsons. "Woo-hoo!" is also another one.

NAME THAT TUNE-STER

A singer-actress: "Baby Boy," "Crazy in Love," "Irreplaceable." 

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These songs are performed by the one and only Beyoncé!

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These songs are performed by the one and only Beyoncé!

ANIMAL RECORDS

This is the tallest mammal. 

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Giraffes are the tallest mammals. They can grow upward of 18 feet tall. One could even look through a second-story window! 

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Giraffes are the tallest mammals. They can grow upward of 18 feet tall. One could even look through a second-story window! 

ANIMAL HOUSE

Semiaquatic rodents who love mud.

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Beavers are semiaquatic and use mud to build their dams.

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Beavers are semiaquatic and use mud to build their dams.

IT HAPPENED ONE FEBRUARY

On Feb. 15, 1965, Canada unfurled its new flag with this national emblem. 

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Canadians love their syrup! And hockey, and moose, but it's pretty obvious that they went with a maple leaf to represent their great country.

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Canadians love their syrup! And hockey, and moose, but it's pretty obvious that they went with a maple leaf to represent their great country.

COLORFUL FILMS

Pretty In ____

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Pretty In Pink is an absolute classic of an 80s movie. Who doesn't love Molly Ringwald?

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Pretty In Pink is an absolute classic of an 80s movie. Who doesn't love Molly Ringwald?

IT'S A BOY!

This "boy king" reigned from 1333 to 1323 BC.

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King Tut, as he was known in the modern world, ruled Egypt in his formative years before passing away in 1323. His body was recovered in a tomb back in 1922. 

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King Tut, as he was known in the modern world, ruled Egypt in his formative years before passing away in 1323. His body was recovered in a tomb back in 1922. 

DISASTER DIGEST

This phenomenon is the result of the Earth's surface shaking.

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Earthquakes are the result of the movement of the Earth's outer layer.

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Earthquakes are the result of the movement of the Earth's outer layer.

THEMES LIKE OLD TIMES

"Please, won't you be my neighbor?"

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Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood taught children how to be kind to one another. He was the best guy on the block!

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Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood taught children how to be kind to one another. He was the best guy on the block!

SINGERS' SIGNATURE SONGS

"My Heart Will Go On"

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Celine Dion sings this classic power ballad. It was famously featured in Titanic

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Celine Dion sings this classic power ballad. It was famously featured in Titanic

THINK FAST!

In empty space, this travels about 186,282 miles per second.

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Do you know anything that's faster than the speed of light? Don't think so!

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Do you know anything that's faster than the speed of light? Don't think so!

ARKANSAS

This is the US postal abbreviation for Arkansas.

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The abbreviation for Arkansas is AR. 

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The abbreviation for Arkansas is AR. 

MEDICINE

Some doctors say that drinking this stimulant can reduce the risk of asthma. 

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It's caffeine! This is mostly found in coffee, teas, and energy drinks. Some chocolates contain caffeine as well. 

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It's caffeine! This is mostly found in coffee, teas, and energy drinks. Some chocolates contain caffeine as well. 

THE WORLD OF DR. SEUSS

He stole Christmas.

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The Grinch stole Christmas! But, don't worry. He gave it back.

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The Grinch stole Christmas! But, don't worry. He gave it back.

FLUIDS

The poisonous liquid secreted by scorpions, bees, and snakes.

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Scorpions, bees, and snakes all secret venom when they are threatened. This can seriously hurt a person!

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Scorpions, bees, and snakes all secret venom when they are threatened. This can seriously hurt a person!

KINGS & QUEENS

This title was given to rulers of ancient Egypt.

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Rulers of ancient Egypt were given the titles of Pharaohs. They were considered both monarchs and gods.

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Rulers of ancient Egypt were given the titles of Pharaohs. They were considered both monarchs and gods.

This type of automobile has a top that can be removed.

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Convertibles have tops that can be removed or folded back.

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Convertibles have tops that can be removed or folded back.

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