Today's Trivia Questions

19

What were the first and last names of the parents on the TV show Leave It to Beaver?

18

The modern opera, Porgy and Bess, was written by whom, and takes place in which city?

18

If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit, what is the temperature to the nearest degree, Centigrade?

4

The largest national park in the USA, almost four times the size of Yellowstone National Park, is called Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and is located in which state?

17

Which 2 types of rather small creatures are primarily responsible for having spread the bubonic plague that killed millions of people in Europe and Asia in the 14th century?

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What respiratory illness was Pope Francis hospitalized for in February 2025, weeks before his death?

4

He was a disciple of Plato for almost 20 years. He was Alexander the Great's teacher for 9 years. Who was he?

3

Which two countries form the eastern border of Iran?

41

What is the name of the hobbit played by Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings?

11

There were five comedy Marx brothers. Two of them were Groucho and Harpo. Who were the other three?

1

The phrase Barbary Coast often refers to San Francisco, but the word Barbary actually refers to what region of the world?

10

Name the inventors of each of the following common items: a. In 1895, who invented the safety razor? b. In 1928, who invented the electric razor?

13

Let's say a pizzeria charges for their pies proportional to the size of the pie. If a 10" pizza costs $10, then what should a 12" pizza cost?

19

NM: Born in Jerusalem in 1929, in 1948 he moved with his family to the Gaza. Trained as a civil engineer, he received a degree from the University of Cairo and in 1957 moved to Kuwait, where he trained Palestinian commandos and formed the Al-Fatah Fedayee

15

This baseball player was voted MVP in the National League in 1961, the MVP in the American League in 1966, and then went on to manage teams in both the National and American Leagues. Who was he?