Today's Trivia Questions

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What annual event challenges amateur radio operators to set up temporary stations and make as many contacts as possible in 24 hours?

1

Customarily, the primary colors of the visible spectrum were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. However, around 300 years ago, Sir Isaac Newton found another, situated between blue and violet, and named it what?

12

In how many different ways could a basketball player score exactly 8 points in a game? (Combinations of foul shots, 2-pointers, and 3-pointers).

8

This 1990 film drama featured the story of aristocratic Claus von Bulow, who was accused of attempting to murder his socialite wife Sunny. What was the title of this film, and which actor and actress played the lead roles?

10

Which song begins with the line, "It was the third of June ..."?

5

What is the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of 2 and 3?

15

The first MacDonald's Restaurant was founded in 1955 by Ray Kroc, in which state?

17

A few questions about the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor: a. On which island is Pearl Harbor located? b. On which date did this attack occur? c. What three-word phrase did President Roosevelt use to describe the day of this attack?

18

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal made his national debut in what famous TV show from the 1970's?

9

The Mosquito Coast, named after Miskito Indians rather than the insects, is a strip of land along the coastline of two countries. Name either one.

20

In Japan there are two important cities whose spelling contains the same five letters. What are they?

20

What is the highest possible score you could get in a game of bowling without throwing even one strike?

18

Which 2016 Spanish mystery thriller film, directed by Oriol Paulo, centers on businessman Adrián Doria, who is accused of murdering his lover and must work with a prestigious lawyer to construct a defense?

13

What word can refer to an English breed of edible fowl, as well as an extinct language of southwestern England?

2

The 15th anniversary issue of Penthouse magazine, released July 23, 1984, became the best-selling issue ever, when controversial photos of the first black Miss America were released. Who was she?