Today's Trivia Questions

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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?

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What is the name of the sport played on ice, without skates, using a broom?

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What organization warned in March 2026 that the planet's climate is 'more out of balance than at any time in observed history'?

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This ten-year old boy, son of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, became King of England and Ireland in 1547 and died of tuberculosis six years later. Who was he?

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What was the name of the drone ship on which Blue Origin's New Glenn booster first landed in November 2025?

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When this 31-year old died in New York of a perforated ulcer in 1926, women rioted in the streets, and some committed suicide. Who was the person who inspired such a strong emotional reaction?

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History tells us that some doctors used a certain small animal to remove blood from patients in order to help heal bruises and cure diseases. What kind of animal?

8

What educational reformer is known as the 'Father of American Education'?

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"Manhattan Project" was the code name for what effort?

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In 1993, the Nobel Peace Prize was shared by two former political adversaries in Africa. Who are these people?

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Which enchanting cinematic work transports audiences to a fantastical realm filled with whimsical creatures and mystical flora, unfolding extraordinary adventures within its verdant, magical confines?

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What popular Indian detective series, based on the literary character created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, features a truth-seeker known for his sharp intellect and observational skills in 1940s Calcutta?

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Which 2017 political thriller, starring Meryl Streep as Katharine Graham and Tom Hanks as Ben Bradlee, chronicles The Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers?

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Which Category 4 hurricane struck Florida's Big Bend region in September 2024 and became the deadliest to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina?

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What art movement of the 1960s used imagery from popular culture, such as advertising and comic books?