What's The Difference? - Trivia, Quizzes, and Brain Teasers

Understanding winter storm alerts and how they affect your safety.

Life is bursting with pairs of commonly confused things—we’ll teach you how to tell a bunch of them apart.

Olives: You either love them or hate them.

What sets green and black olives apart? It’s more than just color.

Malted milk powder makes all the difference.

One key ingredient separates a malt from a milkshake.

The cocoon is on the left and the chrysalis is on the right.

Confused about pupae, chrysalises, and cocoons? Discover the key differences between these metamorphic terms.

Both are major sources of fun, but they have their differences.

Ever wondered if a theme park is just another name for an amusement park? Discover the real distinctions.

Anchovies or sardines? We break down how these small fish differ in looks, taste, and popular preparation methods.

These beloved sodas may seem similar, but they aren’t one and the same.

And how do chauvinism and jingoism factor in?

According to some people, North American and Italian Nutella are different products.

Explore the distinctions between the Nutella you know and the Italian original.

Flags displayed a Boston Common for Memorial Day.

Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are meant to celebrate military veterans, but there's one important distinction you should remember.

The stingray it on the left, and the skate is to the right.

Skates lay black, ravioli-shaped egg cases. Rays give birth to live pups.

And more importantly: Is it actually worth the higher cost?

You’ve seen that “extra virgin” olive oil label plenty of times at the grocery store. Ever stop and wonder what it actually means?

Feeling fatigued can get in the way of work and other important things.

Fatigue and tiredness are often confused, but it’s important to understand the differences between them.

The economic terms get tossed around a lot these days, but one market is clearly better for investors.

The “Tortoise and the Hare“ is a popular fable.

These narrative forms are similar, but not exactly the same.

The SAT and ACT are both standardized tests, but what‘s the difference between the two?

Learn about the SAT and ACT differences, including test format, scoring systems, and duration.

Does rotating really extend the life of a mattress, or is it just outdated advice? Find out whether or not you should, plus the differences between rotating vs. flipping mattresses.

One of the biggest differences between a ship and a boat is size—but it’s not the only one.

You will instantly reveal yourself as a landlubber if you refer to a ship as a boat. Here’s how to tell the difference.

Worried about traction? One of these options can help.

When it comes to winter road safety, which one should you use? It all depends on whether you’re looking to melt ice, gain traction, or both.

The Jet Stream (left, over northern Canada) and the Gulf Stream (right, near Florida) both have big effects on global climate.

Learn the key differences between the two before the next polar vortex.

Beyoncé has won more Grammy awards than any other artist, but Album of the Year is not one of them (yet).

Each is a prestigious win at the Grammy Awards, but these similar-sounding prizes are given to different music industry roles.

Some situations require sterilization, while sanitizing works fine in others.

Learn the key differences between sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing to properly clean your home and protect your health.

Turning off all those notifications can be a game-changer.

Are the airplane and Do Not Disturb modes on your smartphone really all that different? Discover the benefits of these two settings and how they diverge.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

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Malt vs. Milkshake: What’s the Difference?

Chrysalis vs. Cocoon vs. Pupa: What’s the Difference?

Amusement Park vs. Theme Park: What‘s the Difference?

Sardines vs. Anchovies: What‘s the Difference?

Root Beer vs. Birch Beer vs. Sarsaparilla: What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference Between Patriotism and Nationalism?

Is There a Difference Between Italian and American Nutella?

What’s the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Skates vs. Rays: What‘s the Difference?

Why Is It Called “Extra Virgin” Olive Oil?

Fatigued vs. Tired: What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference Between a Bull and a Bear Market?

Fable vs. Folktale vs. Myth: What’s the Difference?

ACT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?

Do You Actually Need to Rotate Your Mattress?

Ship vs. Boat: What’s the Difference?

Sand vs. Rock Salt vs. Kitty Litter: Which One Is Better on Icy Roads?

Jet Stream vs. Gulf Stream: What’s the Difference?

What's the Difference Among the Grammys’ Album, Record, and Song of the Year?

Sanitize vs. Disinfect vs. Sterilize: What‘s the Difference?

Airplane Mode vs. Do Not Disturb Mode: What’s the Difference?