Trivia

Hard

Which Band Derives Its Name From A Unit Of Measurement?

Korn
Aerosmith
Anthrax
Megadeth

Answer: Megadeth

Mention the word “megadeath” today and most people think of the heavy metal band with said moniker. Mention megadeath sixty years ago, however, and you would call to mind the specter of nuclear holocaust.

The term megadeath was coined by nuclear scientists, researchers, and military strategists seeking to create a term to capture the sheer scale of deaths that would follow a nuclear attack. A megadeath was defined as one million deaths directly resulting from a nuclear explosion.

When the band Megadeath formed in 1983, they lifted the name from a political pamphlet talking about nuclear disarmament–a fitting start for a band that would later be known for highly political songs digging at the military-industrial complex and global war machines.

More Trivia Questions

Trivia

Hard

The Wallace and Grommet Short Film “A Grand Day Out” Inadvertently, With A Single Joke, Saved Which Of These British Things?

Trivia

Hard

What Ancient Festival Was A Precursor to Modern April Fools Day Celebrations?

Trivia

Hard

Which Of These Movie Theater Staples Was Originally Banned In Early Movie Theaters?

Trivia

Easy

What 1970s-era Video Game System Was Manufactured Until 1992?

Trivia

Easy

What Is The Longest Running Sci-Fi TV Series?

Trivia

Easy

Urban Birds Line Their Nests With What Kind Of Trash To Deter Parasites?

Trivia

Easy

On Star Trek, The Ship’s Sliding Doors Were Operated By?

Trivia

Hard

To Aid In Maintenance Urban Planners In Melbourne Australia Assigned Email Addresses To What City Feature?

Trivia

Hard

The Country With The Most World Heritage Sites Is?

Trivia

Hard

What Is The Most Expensive Video Game Inspired Film Ever Made?