Brain Buzz

Every weekday morning at 7:40, Laura Daniels tries to stump you with random trivia for great prizes!

Latest Question

On average, there are 75 of these in a home.

Answer: 

Outlets

Recent Questions

Q: 35% of us say this is the most stressful thing about the holidays.

A: Coming up with gift ideas


Q: It takes the average driver 32 seconds to do this.

A: Back out of a parking spot


Q: It’s becoming less popular, but when dining out, 9% of people say they always do this.

A: Take pictures of their food


Q: Over 41% of air travelers want to ban this.

A: Reclining seats


Q: According to a recent poll, 3% of us say this is what we’re most grateful for this holiday season.

A: Our job/personal finances


Q: A new study shows that having fewer of these as you get older could be good for your health.

A: Friends!


Q: In a recent poll, 13% of us said this was what made us feel like the holidays are really here.

A: Seeing their first holiday commercial


Q: This may spoil some of your holiday shopping – 22% of us say this is the worst gift to receive.

A: A candle


Q: 45% of us agree you should wait until you’re 25 to do this.

A: Get a credit card


Q: On average, 67% of households purchase this every 53 days.

A: Pickles


Q: In a recent poll, 55% of people said they always keep one of these in their car.

A: A roll of toilet paper


Q: 41% of baby boomers say they’re doing this while watching a movie.

A: Using their phone


Q: On average, one of these is touched 25 times before someone buys it.

A: Greeting Card


Q: A recent survey shows the average age for people to try this for the first time is 16.

A: Coffee


Q: When eating, 65% of us hate it when someone does this.

A: Eats off our plate


Q: 39% of us haven’t made one of these in over a year.

A: A new friend


Q: Nearly 20% of us will leave the house with this today and never use it.

A: A gym bag


Q: Doing this simple thing for an hour burns about 11 calories.

A: Chewing gum


Q: Over half of teenagers have at least one of these right now.

A: A cavity/tooth decay


Q: This was rather surprising, but 20% of Americans believe kids should be allowed to do this.

A: Vote


Q: When it comes to house hunting, 32% of us say this would be a deal-breaker.

A: If someone was killed there


Q: Research finds that THIS is the most common nightmare.

A: Teeth falling out


Q: When it comes to their car, 44% of teens say they don’t know how to do this.

A: Jump start the battery


Q: 11% of people who’ve already gotten their costume say they’re coordinating with this person.

A: A coworker


Q: A whopping 72% of us would rather give this up for a month than our smartphone.

A: Alcohol


Q: Unfortunately, this only happens to most people seven times a month.

A: Getting a good night’s sleep


Q: 70% of Americans think this is harder than it was 10 years ago.

A: Being an adult


Q: 60% of us admit we only clean this once a year.

A: The oven


Q: It takes the average person five and a half hours to do this.

A: Read a book


Q: 45% of us say we NEVER do this with our cell phone.

A: Power it off


Q: 24% of us admit we never clean this even though we wear it every day.

A: Our watch


Q: 90% of women say this is the most gentlemanly gesture.

A: Opening the door


Q: 80% of men say this is their main household chore.

A: Taking out the garbage


Q: The average person will have nearly 25 of these in their lifetime.

A: Pets


Q: Over 40% of us eat this food when we’re angry.

A: Ice cream


Q: According to the National Retail Federation 35% of people plan to buy this for Halloween

A: Greeting card


Q: When it comes to those in our household, 36% of us plan to do this for Halloween this year.

A: Dress up our pet


Q: Not sure why only men were included in this, but 83% of men admit they occasionally do this while driving.

A: Drive with their knees


Q: 27% of women admit to doing this at a crowded stadium.

A: Use the men’s room


Q: The most common recurring dreams include: #1 – falling, and #2 – being chased. What is # 3?

A: Being back in school


Q: While driving, 32% of us forget to do this.

A: Use the turn signal


Q: According to a survey, people named this the top outdoor activity that makes them feel like a kid again. 

A: Going fishing


Q: 40% of us say this is the main thing that keeps us from being productive at work.

A: Being hungry


Q: The average adult considers 11 options before purchasing this.

A: Eyeglasses


Q: Over 80% of homeowners have this outside their house.

A: A welcome mat


Q: 64% of us do this when we go grocery shopping.

A: Go up and down every aisle


Q: 34% of us have never cleaned this in our house.

A: Curtains


Q: Experts say this form of entertainment is really good for your brain.

A: Game shows


Q: When it comes to their child, 9% of moms regret this decision.

A: The name they chose


Q: Nearly 20% of us believe this will happen to us in our lifetime. What is it?

A: Win the lottery


Q: One out of ten of us have this under our bed.

A: A dirty dish


Q: 30% of kids say they’re embarrassed when their parents do this.

A: Dance


Q: 21% of us have never done this summer activity.

A: Gone camping


Q: A whopping 52% of drivers say they don’t know how to do this.

A: Change their windshield wipers


Q: Almost 25% of us say we’d like to change this about our vehicle.

A: Size of the gas tank


Q: 56% of people would never buy this used. What is it?

A: A backpack


Q: The average person learns to do this at age 8. What is it?

A: Swim


Q: Most of us have one of these, but 3.5% of us have two. What is it?

A: Middle name


Q: 56% of dog owners agree on this.

A: It’s ok for them to lick your face


Q: 46% of people who live together disagree about how to do this.

A: Fold towels


Q: 80% of children say they’ve lied about this to their parents.

A: Brushing their teeth


Q: Nearly 70% of us say this makes our job better.

A: Music at the office (That’s why Classic Hits 104.1 goes so well with your workday!)


Q: 44% of executives said it’s ok to do this at work from time to time.

A: Cry


Q: Doing this in total silence every day slows your heart rate and lowers your stress.

A: Eating breakfast


Q: You might think this is ok at work but 4 out of 5 of your coworkers say it’s NOT!

A: Trimming your fingernails


Q: It takes twice as long to do this on Mondays compared to any other day of the week.

A: Decide what to have for dinner


Q: Close to 1/3 of us say we buy this from the grocery store at least once a week.

A: Frozen dinner


Q: 57% of parents surveyed say they only let their kids do this while on vacation.

A: Watch scary movies


Q: The average American usually finishes doing this by the end of July.

A: Pay off holiday debt


Q: Nearly 40% of people surveyed say they did THIS in their first apartment.

A: Set off the smoke detector


Q: 10% of families surveyed say they NEVER do this at home.

A: Save leftovers


Q: The average American can remember THIS better than any line from a book.

A: A Facebook post


Q: Each year, 85,000 people are treated in the ER for injurie related to this.

A: Mowing the lawn


Q: 92% of us throw these away without ever using them.

A: Instructions


Q: A recent survey found 20% of us refuse to share our recipe for this.

A: Chili


Q: 12% of parents have done this for kids’ school supplies.

A: Stolen from the office


Q: Each week, men spend about 42 minutes longer than women doing this.

A: Eating


Q: This is the most searched thing on Google, with 1.3 billion searches every month.

A: YouTube


Q: 5% of us that have one of these in our homes never use it.

A: A dishwasher!


Q: This is the number 1 thing that puts people in a better mood.

A: Finding money


Q: 12% of people who have this in their homes don’t know where it is.

A: Fire extinguisher


Q: About 30% of us have 4 of these, but only use 2 of them most of the time.

A: Email addresses


Q: About 4% of us have never heard of this popular entertainment brand.

A: Netflix


Q: 2012 was the first year more women than men did this.

A: Get tattoos


Q: The average guy doesn’t learn how to use THIS until he’s 24.

A: Washing machine


Q: 73% of Americans say they would never want THIS job

A: US President


Q: 16% of people have gotten one of these without telling their partner. What is it?

A: A credit card


Q: 10% of us have at least one of these in our car right now.

A: A French fry!


Q: According to a 2022 Ipsos poll, THIS is now the most popular sport played by Americans

A: Cornhole


Q: The average American says these two words out loud about three times today.

A: “I’m tired.”


Q: These are the #1 things in our home that we say we have too many of.

A: Hangers


Q: The average person gets 17 of these a year.

A: Bug bites


Q: A survey shows this is the #1 thing in our homes that doesn’t work.

A: Ice maker in the freezer


Q: A new study found that 42% of people sleep better if they do this often.

A: Garden!


Q: In a survey that asked adults what they miss most about being a kid, this was the #1 answer.

A: Not having to pay for anything


Q: The average person will go through over 150 of these in their lifetime.

A: Toothbrushes


Q: In a recent survey, 59% of people WITHOUT one of these said they THOUGHT they had one.

A: A 401k


Q: A poll of 2,000 Americans found 42% think this chore counts as exercise?

A: Bringing the groceries in


Q: A poll found this is the #1 thing people do at a hotel but not at home?

A: Wear a robe and slippers


Q: 92% of us have at least one kind of this in our fridge right now.

A: Cheese


Q: 54% of men admit they do this in the kitchen when no one’s around.

A: Drink something straight from the container


Q: 63% of dads say this is their go-to tool for a quick repair.

A: Duct tape


Q: One out of four of us would change this about ourselves if we could.

A: Eye color


Q: About 53% of us had one of these of our own while growing up.

A: Bedroom


Q: A recent poll shows 14% of us think people say this too much…but 46% of us think people don’t say it enough.

A: Sorry


Q: Canada has more of these than any other country in the world.

A: Lakes


Q: Most people assume it’s something only women do, but 39% of men also hang onto this.

A: Clothes that don’t fit (hoping they’ll lose weight to fit into again!)


Q: A survey found that this causes people to panic about 3 times a month.

A: Having nothing to wear


Q: 73% of families say this is the number one way to keep kids happy during a road trip.

A: Snacks!


Q: 75% of us say we always do this right before leaving for vacation.

A: Clean the house


Q: This is the world’s best-selling musical instrument.

A: Harmonica


Q: Because of the rise in price, 78% of us now consider THIS a luxury.

A: Fast food


Q: Three out of four of us have one of these, but about half of them don’t even work.

A: A flashlight


Q: 16% of us say we take more photos of this person than any other person.

A: Ourselves!


Q: One in four of us say THIS is more stressful than landing a plane in an emergency.

A: Moving


Q: Seven out of ten of us say you should disclose THIS in your dating profile right away.

A: If you have pets


Q: In a recent poll, 43% of us say we’ve never gotten this back after loaning it to a friend or family member.

A: Money


Q: 51% of us say we want this to happen while we get a haircut.

A: Small talk / chit chat


Q: On average, we eat 36% more calories than normal when visiting this place.

A: Movie theater


Q: Research shows that given the chance to either join a group doing this or walking away from it, 90% would chose to join. What is it?

A: Gossiping (so we’re not the target of the conversation)


Q: 62% of women say doing this is worse than childbirth.

A: Shopping for bathing suits.


Q: According to a new poll, the #1 thing the “perfect hotel” must have is this.

A: Fast wi-fi


Q: You’ve already beaten these odds today. There’s a 2 in one million chance this will cause your death.

A: Falling out of bed


Q: Most parents say THIS is the worst example we set for our kids.

A: Swearing in front of them


Q: A recent study found that people who play this game live five years longer than those who don’t.

A: Golf


Q: 43% of us say this is the nicest thing someone can say about our home.

A: That it smells good


Q: When asked what food instantly improves our mood, the top answer was this.

A: Tacos!


Q: Three out of four men don’t know when THIS is.

A: Mother’s Day (FYI, this year, it’s May 12th)


Q: 59% of HR professionals say when you go for an interview, you should definitely make sure this is neat and clean.

A: Your fingernails


Q: Amen to this one! 65% of adults say they usually want to do this before noon.

A: Take a nap!


Q: Almost HALF of us say we’ve had to skip an outdoor activity in the last year because of this.

A: Allergies


Q: Research shows that couples with this have closer relationships, are more satisfied in their marriages and respond better to stress.

A: A dog!


Q: I could never do this, but 37% of us do this when brushing our teeth.

A: Use hot water


Q: Interesting! 91% of singles believe they’re more likely to fall in love with someone who has done this, versus someone who hasn’t.

A: Registered to vote!


Q: According to a recent survey, 20% of us say we always think about this while we’re on vacation.

A: Our next vacation!


Q: This is hard to believe, but 4% of us claim they’ve never had one of these.

A: A headache


Q: Americans throw away up to $68 MILLION in THIS every year.

A: Coins


Q: A new study shows that over 40% of Americans don’t know what this important plan is.

A: a 401(k)


Q: Shirts and robes top the list, but 7% of women say they like to borrow this from their man.

A: Their underwear


Q: A recent poll says 4% of Americans buy this every single day.

A: A lottery ticket


Q: I was REALLY surprised this number was so high…14% of married women say this has happened at their wedding.

A: Someone objected to the marriage (after “speak now or forever hold your peace”)


Q: 43% of us say we spend more time avoiding doing this than it does to just get it out of the way.

A: Doing our taxes


Q: It’s definitely true for me…on average, you’ll spend an extra $26 if you do this.

A: Shop while hungry


Q: In this country, we eat enough of these in a year to fill almost 900 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

A: Grilled cheese sandwiches


Q: A whopping 70% of men reported finding a woman more attractive if she was into this.

A: Golfing or watching golf


Q: This is a bit higher than I thought it would be, but 53% of gym-goers say they regularly do this.

A: Wear their gym clothes more than once before washing


Q: When it comes to table manners…60% of people between 12 and 27 say THIS is no longer considered a no-no.

A: Elbows on the table


Q: It’s dangerous, but 13% of dog owners admit they let their dog do this.

A: Sit on their lap while driving


Q: About a quarter of us say we’re embarrassed when this is left open.

A: Their garage door!


Q: 25% of us are wearing this right now…but 8% say they NEVER do.

A: A pair of jeans!


Q: A recent poll found 51% of us consider this to be part of the family.

A: Their vehicle


Q: When it comes to a movie theater experience, 46% of us have done this.

A: Walked out out of a movie before it ended.


Q: Doctors say crayons are the number one thing kids shove up their nose. What’s number two?

A: French fries


Q: Some places don’t allow it, but 77% of us say adults should ALWAYS be able to do this.

A: Order off the kids menu


Q: Chances are if you didn’t outgrow this as a child, it’ll stick with you for life.

A: Having allergies


Q: When asked if you could give up one chore for the rest of your life, this was the number one answer.

A: Cleaning the toilet


Q: This was surprising…when it comes to our next door neighbors, 21% of us don’t know this about them.

A: Their first name


Q: Researchers found that just GLANCING at this actually slows your brain down by over 20%.

A: Your cell phone


Q: For some strange reason, purchases of THIS dropped by a third during the pandemic, but never came back to pre-pandemic numbers like most other items.

A: Chewing gum


Q: This temporary condition tends to get worse in your 30s and keeps getting worse as you age after that.

A: Hangovers!


Q: 36% of us, particularly women, say this is the best solution to an argument.

A: The silent treatment.


Q: 14% of drivers have one right now…but 32% of us say we’ve never had one, and never want one.

A: A vanity license plate


Q: Women are more likely than men to do this while giving bad news.

A: Smile


Q: About one third of us, both male and female, say this is the least attractive body part on our partner.

A: Feet!


Q: People with this trait require about 20% more anesthesia than others because the gene mutation affects pain tolerance

A: Having red hair


Q: The average woman does this 62 times a day, and the average man only does it 8 times a day.

A: Smile!


Q: 72% of parents say they secretly do this when their kids aren’t looking. 

A: Playing with their kids’ toys


Q: A new study found men are 5% more likely than women to do this within the first 5 years of marriage.

A: Gain weight / let themselves go


Q: This was surprising to me: this profession logs the greatest number of steps over the course of a year.

A: Police officers


Q: Psychologists found that this is most likely to happen between 6pm and 8pm.

A: Family arguments


Q: 41% of us do this in a public bathroom.

A: Flush with our foot


Q: This is the number one topic of discussion parents try to hide from their kids.

A: How babies are made!


Q: When it comes to work, 3/4 of us wish this happened every day.

A: That we got paid every day.


Q: The average person first picks a favorite type of THIS around age 11 and tends to stick with it forever.

A: Candy!


Q: The average American spends about 1,000 hours a year here.

A: The kitchen


Q: Only 14% of brides do this once they’re married.

A: Keep their last name


Q: 54% of us say the last time we did this at a store was over a year ago.

A: Write a check


Q: 1 in 5 of us only have ONE of these, even though we should have many more than that.

A: Passwords


Q: People say this is the number one thing they wish they could write-off on their taxes.

A: Coffee


Q: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it’s not always about physical appearance. 40% of people say this is an attractive trait for their partner to have.

A: Having a savings account.


Q: Research has found that children who regularly do this on a daily basis had significantly higher IQ test scores.

A: Eat breakfast


Q: 54% of Gen Z (age 18 – 27) say the stress of doing this has brought them to tears.

A: Doing taxes


Q: 77% of us say this is the number on thing that is never ok during a work zoom or video call.

A: Having the TV on


Q: Across the globe, 14% of us say we’re addicted to this.

A: Ice cream


Q: A recent study shows Americans purchase 2 billion of these each year, and not a single one will be recycled.

A: Disposable razors


Q: In your lifetime, you’ll spend about 6 months waiting for this.

A: A green light!


Q: Of people aged 25 to 40, 35% of them admit they do this at night, but 33% of them also say it could be a deal breaker if their partner did it.

A: Eat in bed


Q: One in five of us will do this for Valentine’s Day.

A: Buy ourselves a gift


Q: Only 15% of American companies offer this benefit, and 80% of their employees love it.

A: Pet insurance


Q: A national survey shows that the average adult hasn’t done this outdoor activity in over nine years.

A: Ride a bike


Q: About 11% of us say we’ve sustained an injury doing this common thing.

A: Taking a selfie


Q: A new poll says 68% employees PREFER to do this on their lunch break.

A: Eat at their desk.


Q: Over 25% of Americans do this at least once every year, making it a $4 billion business.

A: Go bowling


Q: 64 percent of Americans admit to doing this right after taking off for vacation.

A: Call in sick


Q: There are 1.13 BILLION of these, but only 200 million are actually active.

A: Websites


Q: In a recent poll, 65% of us say one of these will ruin an entire day.

A: A bad night’s sleep


Q: 1 in 7 people have requested THIS at a drive-thru, what is it?

A: A treat for their dog


Q: A new study reveals the average person stops doing this at age 33.

A: Have birthday parties


Q: The average American has 3 of these, even though you only need one.

A: Pillows


Q: In 2022 The United States used these almost 3-times more than any other country.

A: QR Codes


Q: In 2023, online searches for THIS reached an all-time high.

A: Sleep


Q: On average, the oldest item you’ll find in someone’s fridge is Salad Dressing. What’s #2?

A: Baking soda


Q: A recent survey asked people what was the oldest item they used on a daily basis. What was #3?

A: A watch


Q: Since 2019, this hobby has grown in the US by 16%.

A: Birdwatching


Q: Despite major advances in the industry, there are still over 800,000 of these in use in this country right now.

A: Pagers


Q: Over a third of us (34%) say it’s easier to improve our relationships or careers than it is to improve this.

A: Our diet


Q: We’re almost twice as likely to do this on a Friday than any other day of the week.

A: Have dessert


Q: It could save a couple bucks in the long run, but less than 10% of us still do this.

A: Hang clothes out to dry


Q: Almost half of us say wearing this instantly makes you look more attractive.

A: Sunglasses


Q: Bloomberg reports sales of THIS are up 23% when compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

A: Over-the-counter cough & cold medicine


Q: Las Vegas is expecting a record number of THESE on New Years Eve.  What is it?

A: Weddings, because of the specialty date 12/31/23 (1-2-3-1-2-3)


Q: This happens to 10% of all holiday gifts.  What is it?

A: They’re returned


Q: 77% of Americans no longer buy THIS as part of their Christmas decorations.  What is it?

A: A real Christmas tree


Q: During 2023, Grub Hub says THIS individual item had the largest increase at 89%.

A: A pickle


Q: Almost 70% of us say we’ve never done this holiday activity.

A: Gone caroling


Q: Chances are you’ll spend more money while shopping if you do THIS first

A: Have coffee


Q: I don’t know how they do it but 6% of people in a recent poll say they do THIS multiple times a day.

A: Nap!


Q: Most women say they can get this done in less than 10 minutes.

A: Their makeup


Q: 13% of adults say they always use this when watching TV. 

A: Closed captioning