A new quiz for children explores the origins of the term 'pinkie' for the little finger, alongside other intriguing questions such as how many lions remain in the wild. The quiz, featured in a recent publication, is designed to test young minds with multiple-choice questions submitted by children themselves.
Molly Oldfield, host of the podcast 'Everything Under the Sun', curates these quizzes. Her books, including 'Everything Under the Sun' and its quiz edition, as well as the latest 'All Around the World', compile such questions to encourage curiosity and learning.
The term 'pinkie' is believed to derive from the Dutch word 'pink', meaning little finger. This historical tidbit is one of many that aim to engage children with language and science. The quiz also asks about the global lion population, which is estimated at around 20,000 in the wild, highlighting conservation concerns.
Children are invited to submit their own brainteasers for future quizzes, fostering an interactive learning environment. The initiative seeks to make education fun and accessible, blending trivia with broader knowledge about the world.
