10 Questions
What would be the primary clue that someone had time traveled into the past, according to the text?
The headlines on newspapers and store signs
How did the London Underground's decision to update its font in 2016 turn out?
The text does not provide any information about the London Underground's font change
What point of controversy did the United States Department of State's decision to change its default font from Times New Roman to Calibri spark, according to the text?
The text does not specify the nature of the controversy
What is the main difference between serif and sans serif fonts, as discussed in the text?
Serif fonts have small decorative strokes at the ends of letters, while sans serif fonts do not
What is the main question or debate surrounding governments' use of standardized fonts?
All of the above
What was a coveted skill in the 1960s at supermarkets before the adoption of barcodes?
Typing in the price of each item one at a time
What is suggested as a way to check if a document is a forgery?
Hiring a forensic font expert
What transformation occurred in checkout processes in the 1960s that affected supermarkets?
Adoption of barcodes
What technology has changed many everyday experiences, including debate tree distribution and accessing restaurant menus?
QR codes
Why did time travelers often struggle to pay for things according to the text?
They couldn't make self-checkout machines work
Explore the concept of time travel and fonts in this thought-provoking quiz. Consider how different eras can be identified through the design of text, such as newspapers and store signs. Discuss with your team how far back in time you would need to go to instantly realize you were in a different era.
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