Today's Trivia Questions

8

This aquatic animal, found mostly in Australia, has a bill like a duck, dense fur, webbed feet, and a broad flattened tail. What kind of animal is this?

8

In 1939, when a group of scientists found out that Germany was planning to build an atomic bomb, they persuaded which person to write a letter to which President to persuade him that the US develop the bomb first?

20

Many military leaders have gone on to rule a country. This person waged a personal battle against a superior enemy, then went on to rule his country, around three thousand years ago. Who was he?

5

Tropical depressions become tropical storms when maximum winds reach 39 mph. They become hurricanes when winds reach how many miles per hour? (within 3)

19

Which small, prehistoric flying animal got its name from the Greek words meaning flying finger wing?

19

The first African slaves were brought to the colonies in America in 1619 by which nationality of Europeans?

3

Ascorbic acid is something which many of us consume virtually every day. By what name is ascorbic acid better known?

6

What toy fad of the late 1990s and early 2000s was a motorized hamster-like toy that ran through tubes?

3

What was the first Arab nation to make peace with Israel?

9

In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail towards the west, looking for India, (or Asia), but didn't find it. However, five years later this Portuguese navigator set sail towards the East, and reached India in 1498. Who was he?

18

OpenAI launched a dedicated feature in January 2026 for users to discuss wellness topics with ChatGPT called what?

2

This nutritious substance secreted by worker bees serves as the only food for the larvae that eventually develop into queen bees. What is it?

69

Which billionaire owns The Washington Post and ordered the massive layoffs in February 2026?

9

What dance craze of the late 2010s involved a distinctive arm-swinging motion and was popularized in hip-hop?

11

Which Mexican-American labor leader, known for his commitment to nonviolent resistance, organized California food harvesters into the United Farm Workers in the 1960's?