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About This Quiz
Can you name the three guys from "Friends," the three Brady daughters or the main trio from Harry Potter? Know your fruits from your veggies? Can you pick out a city from a list of states, or a country from a list of continents? If you think you're the master of figuring out which member of a group doesn't belong, take our quiz to show your skills!
Believe it or not, there's a really good reason why it's so easy for people to tell when something is different. Often this process is instantaneous in our minds, and the one that doesn't belong in a group sticks out like a sore thumb without us even having to think about it. Why? Blame your brain.
The average person is constantly bombarded with information. There are the commercials and shows on television, the rings and beeps from your smartphone, conversations with friends and family and everyone else you meet throughout the day. There's everything going on at work or school, hobbies and sports. Of course, this information overload also comes from the world around us -- the things we see, hear, touch, taste, smell and think.Â
If your brain had to evaluate all this input, you'd never get anything else done, so instead, your brain looks for a pattern -- a quick way to sort information and get it processed and stored quickly. Often that means looking for how things are alike or different so you can sort them and go on with your life.Â
Think you can handle this level of mental processing by finding the Rolling Stone in a group of Beatles, or the fruit in a quartet of veggies? Take our quiz to find out!
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Harry
Draco
It's hard to find anyone in modern society who hasn't read the Harry Potter series -- or at least caught one of the films. If you know anything about J.K. Rowling's stories of the boy wizard, you know that Harry, Ron, ​and Hermione are the good guys, while Draco Malfoy brings them nothing but trouble -- and is a Slytherin to boot.
Ron
Hermione
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Mick Jagger
They are Brits, and each is a music legend, but one of these is not like the others. While Lennon, McCartney, and Starr were all members of The Beatles, Mick Jagger made his name as the wild frontman​ of the Rolling Stones.
Paul McCartney
John Lennon
Ringo Starr
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Which of these things is not like the others?
orange
apple
blueberry
spinach
You know fruits and veggies are good for you, and you should be eating five servings a day -- or is it nine now? Fill up on healthy goodness with fruits like oranges, apples, and blueberries, or snack on vegetables -- such as spinach.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Luke
Darth Vader
In the '70s, this little movie called "Star Wars" came out and left a huge and lasting mark on pop culture. Fans of the film know that Luke, Leia, and Hans join forces to take on the Empire -- and the evil Darth Vader.
Hans
Leia
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Which of these things is not like the others?
corgi
rottweiler
siamese
Dogs and cats come in all shapes and sizes -- and breeds. While corgis, rottweilers, and poodles are different types of canines. The Siamese is a breed of cat.
poodle
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Which of these things is not like the others?
"Hamlet"
"Macbeth"
"Romeo and Juliet'
"Death of a Salesman"
William Shakespeare ranks among the most famous authors of all time. While he wrote such classics as "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Romeo and Juliet" in the 17th century, "Death of a Salesman" was penned centuries later by Arthur Miller.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Whopper
Today's fast food chains produce consistent products no matter the location, so a burger from one McDonald's should taste the same as one from another on the other side of the country. The Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, and Filet-O-Fish rank among McDonald's top sandwiches -- but if you want a Whopper, you'd better skip the golden arches and head to Burger King.
Big Mac
Filet-O-Fish
Quarter Pounder
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Which of these things is not like the others?
blush
scarlet
chartreuse
Apples, rubies, cherries, and sporty cars all come in shades of red, but if you want to get specific, you can use more precise color language to specify whether that red is more blush, scarlet or garnet. Chartreuse is a color too, but it's not part of the red family. Instead, it's a bold, bright yellow-green.
garnet
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Which of these things is not like the others?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
"Hamilton," the musical, had fans talking when it was released in 2015, but Hamilton himself never served as the President of the U.S. -- unlike Washington, Jefferson, and Trump.
Donald Trump
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Tokyo
All of these cities are located in Asia, but while Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou are part of China, Tokyo is the capital and largest city in Japan.
Beijing
Shanghai
Hangzhou
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Tribeca
All of these locations can be found in NYC, but one doesn't belong on this list. While Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens are three of New York City's five boroughs, Tribeca is a neighborhood within Manhattan​ and not a borough in itself.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Michael Jordan
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Michael Jackson
Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson flew across basketball courts in the '80s and today rank as some of the most famous NBA players of all time. Michael Jackson was just as famous -- topping the charts as one of the world's best-selling pop artists.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Cam Newton
Barry Bonds
All of these men are sports legends, but made their names in different sports. While Newton, Brady, and Manning played in the NFL, Barry Bonds slugged it out on the baseball diamond with teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants.
Tom Brady
Peyton Manning
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Las Vegas
All of these cities are located in the western U.S. While Las Vegas is situated in southern Nevada -- and draws gambling fans from around the world -- Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco are all cities in California.
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Alberta
Quebec
Montreal
Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba are Canadian provinces. Montreal is a major Canadian city located within the province of Quebec​ and is not a province in itself.
Manitoba
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Bart
Lisa
Maggie
Milhouse
"The Simpsons" premiered in 1989 and went on to become one of the longest-running shows in TV history. Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are the three Simpson kids, while Milhouse is Bart's BFF.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Ross
Chandler
Joey
Gunther
Ross, Chandler, and Joey were the three male stars of "Friends." Gunther was also on the show, but in a more forgettable role -- he worked behind the counter at Central Perk.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Thomas
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the four gospels that make up part of the New Testament of the Bible. While a gospel of Thomas was discovered in the 1940s, it's not part of most standard editions of the Bible.
Matthew
Mark
Luke
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Kermit
Big Bird
Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo lived the puppet life as Muppets. Big Bird lived in a slightly different puppet universe over on Sesame Street.
Miss Piggy
Gonzo
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Which of these things is not like the others?
China
The Earth is home to seven continents, including Europe, Asia, and Antarctica. China is a country located on the continent of Asia.
Europe
Asia
Antarctica
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Which of these things is not like the others?
gouda
feta
provolone
prosciutto
Gouda, feta, and provolone are all stars of the cheese world. While prosciutto can be eaten with any of the three, it is made from thinly sliced ham, not cheese.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Mickey
Donald
Bugs Bunny
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy are all characters in the Disney universe. The wisecracking Bugs Bunny is part of the Looney Tunes world.
Goofy
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Camaro
Mustang
All four of these are sports cars, but one doesn't belong with the rest. While Chevy makes the Camaro, Corvette, and Chevelle, the Mustang is produced by Ford.
Corvette
Chevelle
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Carl Lewis
Usain Bolt
Jesse Owens
Wayne Gretsky
Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens, and Usain Bolt are some of the fastest men to ever run around a track. Wayne Gretsky, on the other hand, is a Canadian ice hockey legend.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
clementine
strawberry
Fruit lovers unite! Clementines, mandarins, and grapefruit belong to the citrus family, while strawberries are not a citrus fruit at all. Strawberries aren't technically berries either -- they are considered an aggregate fruit.
mandarin
grapefruit
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Which of these things is not like the others?
coral
You'll never run out of shades of blue to use when describing the color of the sky or sea, but coral isn't one of them. Instead, coral is a pinkish-orange, while cobalt, teal, and azure are all blue hues.
cobalt
teal
azure
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Rocky Moutains
Alps
Mountains form over thousands of years as the Earth's plates shift. While the Rocky Mountains, Appalachians and Sierra Nevada Range can all be found in the U.S., you'd have to head to Europe to climb the mighty Alps.
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
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Which of these things is not like the others?
ham
pork chops
bacon
steak
Every meat eater loves a good steak​ or a thick slab of bacon. While you might consider all of these protein sources delicious, keep in mind that they come from different animals. Ham, pork chops, and bacon come from pigs, while steak is a beef product that comes from cows.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Carol
On '70s series, "The Brady Bunch," Carol married Mike and they joined forces to raise their six children. Carol brought three daughters, Marcia, Jan, and Cindy into the family, while Mike brought Greg, Peter, and Bobby.
Marcia
Jan
Cindy
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Huey
Louie
Donald
In classic Disney comics and movies, Donald Duck was a proud bachelor. He often found himself saddled with three nephews, named Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and frequently turned to his Uncle Scrooge for help raising the trio.
Dewey
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Which of these things is not like the others?
petal
filament
stem
bumblebee
Petals, filaments, and stems are all part of a flower. Bumblebees may help with pollination, but are not flower components themselves.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
oak
pine
Hardwood trees are trees with broad leaves, while softwood trees are coniferous and keep their green color year round. Oak, elm, and maple are all members of the hardwood​ family, while pine is a softwood.
elm
maple
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Polaris
All four of these bodies can be found in the night sky, but one is different from the others. While Earth, Mars, and Venus are planets, Polaris is a star -- a very bright one -- otherwise known as the North Star.
Venus
Mars
Earth
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Which of these things is not like the others?
crimson
Looking for the right word to describe the color of grass or a stormy sea? Seafoam, hunter, ​and olive are all shades of green. Crimson, on the other hand, is a deep shade of red.
seafoam
hunter
olive
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Dickens
All four of these men are legendary artists, but the tools they used differed. While Dickens used a pen to craft some of the most beloved novels ever written, Rembrandt, Picasso, and Van Gogh used paint brushes to create iconic paintings.
Rembrandt
Picasso
Van Gogh
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Affleck
Gosling
Ben Affleck, Val Kilmer, and Christian Bale all took turns donning the legendary Batman suit onscreen. Ryan Gosling never played the superhero, but is remembered for roles in "La La Land" and "The Notebook."
Kilmer
Bale
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Which of these things is not like the others?
Coco Chanel
Audrey Hepburn
Coco Chanel, Donna Karan, and Stella McCartney are some of the greatest female fashion designers to ever design clothes for the runway. Audrey Hepburn is also remembered for her fashion sense, but is better known for starring in hit films like "Sabrina" and "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Donna Karan
Stella McCartney
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Which of these things is not like the others?
oxford
tunic
polo
A-line
The oxford, tunic, and polo are all shirt styles. The A-line, on the other hand, is a skirt or dress with an A-shaped flare.
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Which of these things is not like the others?
"Coraline"
Disney and Pixar tend to dominate any discussion of children's films, but they aren't the only companies making movies for the younger set. The 2009 film, "Coraline," came from the production company, Laika.
"Toy Story"
"Frozen"
"Up"
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