The Quiz of Things Hiding in Plain Sight | GK

A magnifying glass focusing on a small detail of an everyday object, encouraging closer observation.

How much do you really notice?

How many of us really take note of the little things? Not the headline facts or pub-stopper stats, I’m talking about the inconspicuous, the easily overlooked, the “unnecessary” bits we mentally swipe left on to save brain space. Well, as we head into the weekend, we’re about to find out...


Tap to reveal the answer and see how you did!

Warming Up ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Q1: Which direction do clocks tick in? Clockwise

Q2: On most fizzy drink cans, what colour is the pull tab you use to open it? Silver

Q3: What’s the last colour in a rainbow? Violet, See list - Colours of the Rainbow + Mnemonic

Q4: What colour is the arrow in the Amazon logo, the one that runs from A to Z? Orange

Q5: Final colour question... In the Google logo, what colour is the letter “E”? Red

Zone 1 cleared! ๐Ÿ’ช Let’s crank things up a notch. ๐ŸŽฏ

In the Zone ๐ŸŽฏ

Q6: What shape is used for the “play” symbol on most screens and remotes? Triangle

Q7: ๐Ÿ”ฅ There’s a sneaky animal hidden in the Toblerone logo, tucked inside the mountain. What is it? A bear (That triangle of chocolate has claws. ๐Ÿป)

Q8: On a Volkswagen Golf, which side is the fuel cap usually on? Right-hand side

Q9: ๐Ÿ”ฅ The Domino’s Pizza logo features an actual domino. How many dots are on it? 3

Q10: Speaking of dots, what’s the official name for the little dots on a domino? Pips

Q11: I lied, one more... What colour are Mickey Mouse’s shoes? Yellow

Q12: Irish singer CMAT kicks off her single “Euro-Country” in which language? Irish (Gaeilge) ๐ŸŽต Eist! Fancy a listen? Play Euro-Country by CMAT

Q13: Look closely at most zips and you’ll see 3 tiny letters on the pull tab. What do they usually say? YKK, it stands for Yoshida Kลgyล Kabushikigaisha, the Japanese company behind most of the world’s zippers.

Zone 2 complete! ⚡ Zone 3 means business. ๐Ÿซฃ

Pressure’s On ⚡

Q14: Which hand does the Statue of Liberty hold her torch in? Right hand

Q15: How many stripes are on a traditional barber’s pole? Most have two, red and white; in the USA, they often have three, red, white, and blue.

Q16: Still talking stripes, the U.S. flag has 13 of them, but which colour comes first, red or white? Red

Q17: ๐Ÿ”ฅ How many curved lines are shown in the contactless payment symbol on most bank cards? Four (Tap. Beep. Hope it doesn’t decline. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ)

Q18: Look up! The Perseid meteor shower is the year's biggest show of shooting stars, but which month does it light up the skies? August (Make a wish. ๐Ÿ’ซ)

Q19: On traditional carousels (merry-go-rounds), do the horses go clockwise or counter-clockwise? Counter-clockwise

Brace yourself… here comes la piรจce de rรฉsistance! Time to shine or fade away. ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Dynamite ๐ŸŒถ️

Q20: No hints. No mercy. Heinz is a kitchen cupboard legend, but what year was it founded? 1869



Check your score

All 20 answers revealed? Time to see how sharp your eye really is…

17–20: Detail Detective ๐Ÿ•ต️‍♀️๐Ÿ”
Outstanding! You’ve clearly got a sixth sense for spotting what most people miss. Logos, lyrics, labels, nothing gets past you. Sherlock would be impressed.

10–16: Clue Collector ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿง 
Solid effort! You noticed more than most and picked up on quite a few subtle clues. A little more practice and you’ll be a detail-spotting machine.

0–9: Blink-and-Miss-it Beginner ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿซฃ
Hey, we’ve all been there. The everyday world is a noisy place and these details are sneaky. Try another quiz soon, your observation powers are warming up nicely.







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