Okay, DO NOT cheat. Don't. Ruins the fun. I have the one Iowa trivia question no one knows. I mean, once you read this you will because I'll give you the answer. But here's my promise: it's not overly obscure. "What was the population in Iowa on June 1, 1966..." no, no. It's a solid, very fair trivia question. And without cheating, you won't know the answer.

An Iowa trivia question you won't know (without cheating)

Before I ask you the $10,000 (in Monopoly money) question, here are a few you should know the answer to:

  • QUESTION 1: What is the state bird of Iowa, appointed in 1933?
  • QUESTION 2: Iowa native, Otto Rohwedder, first invented the prototype of this type of THIS machine in 1917, only for it to be destroyed in a fire. What machine was it?
  • QUESTION 3: Which area was the site of the tragic plane crash involving music icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper?
  • QUESTION 4: Iowa is the only American state bordered by two navigable rivers. Which are these rivers?

Got 'em, right?

  • ANSWER 1: American goldfinch
  • ANSWER 2: Bread-slicing machine
  • ANSWER 3: Clear Lake
  • ANSWER 4: Missouri River & Mississippi River

Okay, easy enough, right? I think, assuming you got those correct, that you're ready for the hard one. the one no Iowan knows... without cheating. Let's get to it and, good luck. The question is below.

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Getty ImagesHow many Iowa towns begin with a "Z"?
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So, first a quick fact: the letter "Z" is the least used letter in the English language. Yes, less than "X" or "Q". With that in mind...

  • Impossible question: How many Iowa towns begin with a "Z"?

You don't know, do you? Mmm. Did you guess? Did you cheat? You did cheat, didn't you? Well for those who did not Google it... the answer is below.

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How many Iowa cities start with a "Z"... TWO

  • Zearing
  • Zwingle

Zearing sports a population of only 554 while Zwingle has a mere 91 as of a recent census. And now, you know the answer. Ask a friend or family member if they know. You'll feel super smart when you answer it.

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