Today's Trivia Questions

7

In soccer football and in hockey: what is the meaning of the term "hat trick"?

15

Formerly, this capital city in Africa was known as Salisbury, Rhodesia. Today the city and country are known by what names?

48

What major international festival, celebrating music, film, and interactive media, took place in Austin, Texas, in March 2026?

19

Which fast-food chain lost more than $29 million after their hamburgers were linked to deadly bacterial outbreaks in 1993?

1

When this Indonesian volcanic island exploded in August 1883, it blew the island apart and caused a tidal wave that killed more than 36,000 people. What was it?

46

What 2015 sci-fi comedy film stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Peter Dinklage as former arcade champions recruited to fight an alien invasion that takes the form of classic video game characters?

9

This Pacific island group, populated by Polynesians as early as 1000 B.C. was first sighted by European explorers in 1722, and since 1899 has been administered by the United States. The capital is Pago Pago. What is it?

8

Imported into Europe for the first time by Dutch traders around 1610, what beverage was sold commercially for the first time in Britain around 1660?

17

Which 1982 film, based on a novel written by John Irving, starred Glenn Close and Robin Williams?

17

Among the greatest works of early Renaissance art are the bronze door panels called the Gates of Paradise created by 15th century sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti for the cathedral in what artistic city?

10

The world's first automobile license plates showed up in 1893, in which country?

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Which 2005 film sees Harry Potter unwillingly chosen as a champion in the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous magical competition between three wizarding schools, and ultimately witness the return of Lord Voldemort?

44

What spice gives curry its yellow color?

13

What type of automobile was named for those 19th century covered wagons that carried passengers from the train station to their hotel?

16

Which of these states extends farthest west? New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia?