The Daily Quiz for October 16, 2025

Jafar’s cobra staff has hypnotic powers, reflecting the association of snakes with hypnosis in popular culture.

Newton’s Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

The mansion in Clue is called Tudor Manor in some versions, but is often unnamed.

Te Kā is actually Te Fiti without her heart, showcasing the film’s theme that nature can be both creative and destructive.

‘Its’ is one of the few possessive pronouns that doesn’t use an apostrophe.

Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine in 1796 using cowpox material. This was the world’s first vaccine and led to the eventual eradication of smallpox.

Pasta continues to cook after draining due to residual heat. To achieve al dente, pasta should be slightly undercooked when drained.

Jennifer Grey was 26 years old when she played the role of 17-year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman.

The song caused controversy due to its suggestive lyrics about a young girl.

The word ‘autumn’ comes from the ancient Etruscan root ‘autu,’ meaning ‘the passing of the year’