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In this 1865 classic novel, a minor thief tries to bury his past and become a respectable town mayor, but the police inspector won't let him. Name the novel and the author.

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This 2023 Japanese television drama series, consisting of short episodes, delves into the unique stories and experiences of various guests and staff members at a distinctive hotel tucked away in a back alley. What is the name of this show?

history

Just before the Gold Rush, the town of San Francisco, especially the section along the Bay, was known by what name?

current events

Which former One Direction singer died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina?

history

One of the most serious and frightening events in the cold war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. occurred October 28, 1962. What was it?

pub

Which Beatles song contains a verse sung in French?

other

The word "aspirin" is a generic term today, but in the 19th century it was a brand name for a new wonder drug developed by what company?

history

a. Which 19th century Austrian monk is noted for his experimental work on heredity? b. What kind of plant did he use in his basic work on heredity?

current events

The 2025 College Football Playoff Championship was Ohio State's first national title since what year?

current events

Which nation won the Grand Slam in the 2026 Six Nations Championship in March?

history

This 17th century French clergyman and political leader was the chief of government under King Louis XIII who establishied absolute monarchy in France and broke the political power of the Huguenots (French Protestants). Who was he?

fads

What 1960s fad lamp features colored wax blobs floating in liquid?

entertainment

Can you name two Woody Allen films with the same flower in the title?

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Today's Trivia Questions

Who was the first black manager of a Major League baseball team?

In this 1865 classic novel, a minor thief tries to bury his past and become a respectable town mayor, but the police inspector won't let him. Name the novel and the author.

This 2023 Japanese television drama series, consisting of short episodes, delves into the unique stories and experiences of various guests and staff members at a distinctive hotel tucked away in a back alley. What is the name of this show?

Just before the Gold Rush, the town of San Francisco, especially the section along the Bay, was known by what name?

Which former One Direction singer died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina?

One of the most serious and frightening events in the cold war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. occurred October 28, 1962. What was it?

Which Beatles song contains a verse sung in French?

The word "aspirin" is a generic term today, but in the 19th century it was a brand name for a new wonder drug developed by what company?

a. Which 19th century Austrian monk is noted for his experimental work on heredity? b. What kind of plant did he use in his basic work on heredity?

The 2025 College Football Playoff Championship was Ohio State's first national title since what year?

Which nation won the Grand Slam in the 2026 Six Nations Championship in March?

This 17th century French clergyman and political leader was the chief of government under King Louis XIII who establishied absolute monarchy in France and broke the political power of the Huguenots (French Protestants). Who was he?

What 1960s fad lamp features colored wax blobs floating in liquid?

Can you name two Woody Allen films with the same flower in the title?

The first radio broadcasts, consisting of music and Bible readings, were transmitted in what year? 1906, 1912, or 1916?