Aug 3, 2026 7:19 PM
Updated Sep 1, 2026 6:07 PM
Here's where you can find a recap of the "Who Knew" question and the answer that is featured during the 11 a.m. KOMO News broadcast.
This is for answers to "Who Knew?" questions from August 2026. For September's questions and answers, click here.
Here's where you can find a recap of the "Who Knew" question and the answer that is featured during the 11 a.m. KOMO News broadcast.
To find "KOMO Quiz" questions and answers for August, click here.
You can post your guesses BEFORE the answer is revealed by going to:
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See previous questions and answers below:
Monday, Aug. 31
- Q: Gen X'ers are often referred to as THIS in Russia.
- A: The Last Soviet Children
Friday, Aug. 28
- Q: What animal has the highest blood pressure?
- A: Giraffe
Thursday, Aug. 27
- Q: Which American leader is credited with popularizing macaroni and cheese in the US?
- A: Thomas Jefferson
Wednesday, Aug. 26
- Q: Which snack food's name is derived from the Spanish word for "gold?"
- A: Doritos
Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Q: Channel Islands National Park is located in THIS state.
- A: California
Monday, Aug. 24
- Q: Actor Johnny Depp modeled his character Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies after THIS famous person.
- A: Keith Richards (Rolling Stones)
Friday, Aug. 21
- Q: THESE 2 months of the year are named for mortal men.
- A: July & August
Thursday, Aug. 20
- Q: Joey Chestnut is famous for eating hot dogs competitively, but he also holds the world record for most tacos consumed in 8 minutes. How many did he eat?
- A: 126 tacos
Wednesday, Aug. 19
- Q: A new survey finds 12% of Americans said they'd definitely fail if they had to perform one key task from their younger years again. What is it?
- A: Pass the driver's license test
Tuesday, Aug. 18
- Q: A recent survey asked adults which childhood activities they missed the most; this ranked the highest. What is it?
- A: Hide-and-seek
Monday, Aug. 17
- Q: A recent survey asked, "What most characterizes a typical Pacific Northwesterner?" The most popular answer was a "love of the outdoors." What was the second most popular answer?
- A: Dressing casually
Friday, Aug. 14
- Q: The Chimney Rock National Historic Site is located in this state.
- A: Nebraska
Thursday, Aug. 13
- Q: Mammoth Cave is located in this state.
- A: Kentucky
Wednesday, Aug. 12
- Q: This movie is credited with launching the career of actress Julia Roberts.
- A: Mystic Pizza (1988)
Tuesday, Aug. 11
- Q: Browns Canyon National Monument is located in this state.
- A: Colorado
Monday, Aug. 10
- Q: This futuristic TV show made its debut nearly 64 years ago.
- A: The Jetsons
Friday, Aug. 7
- Q: What state capital city has the smallest population?
- A: Montpelier, Vermont (about 8,000 people)
Thursday, Aug. 6
- Q: The record for the world's largest hamburger was set in 2017. How much did it weigh?
- A: 2,566 pounds
Wednesday, Aug. 5
- Q: On this day in 1914, what American city installed the world's first electric traffic signal?
- A: Cleveland, OH
Tuesday, Aug. 4
- Q: A recent survey found that after snoring, THIS is the most annoying habit a partner can have while sleeping.
- A: Excessive tossing and turning
Monday, Aug. 3
- Q: A recent survey found this was the #1 pet peeve of airline passengers. What is it?
- A: Armrest hogs
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