For the past 37 weeks, the Los Angeles Times News Quiz has been putting readers to the test, highlighting everything from pop culture to obscure historical facts. But while some questions were no-brainers for our well-read audience, there were a select few that left almost everyone stumped.
So what's behind these puzzling questions? Let's take a look back at the ones that had most readers scratching their heads. From music to wildlife, these stumpers spanned a wide range of topics.
First, it turns out not everyone is a Taylor Swift superfan. We asked about her newest album, and alarmingly few readers knew the answer. Which track was featured as a promotional single and released ahead of her highly anticipated album? Don't worry if you didn't know - the vast majority of our readers didn't either.
And the stumper questions didn't stop there. A question about the wildlife of Catalina Island proved to be particularly tricky. What sets the rattlesnakes of this island apart from the rest of their species? That's right - it has nothing to do with the way they rattle their tails or the color of their skin. In fact, the answer lies in the reptile's diet.
Of course, no look at our stumper questions would be complete without a nod to our Hollywood coverage. A question about an iconic movie left readers stumped, as well as another about a historical figure who's now a hot topic of conversation in Hollywood. Think you're knowledgeable about Tinseltown? Think again.
These stumper questions show that even the most informed among us have a thing or two to learn. But that's what makes our News Quiz so fun - it challenges you to broaden your horizons and brush up on your knowledge. So the next time you're faced with a stumper, don't be discouraged if you don't know the answer. Use it as an opportunity to learn and be ahead of the game for next week's quiz.