Today's Trivia Questions

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When this New York undercover policeman exposed police curruption, fears for his safety caused him to quit the police force and leave the U.S. for Europe. In 1973 a film about his life was made. What was his name, and which actor pleyd him in the film?

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An Italian mafia lawyer, who is the adopted son of a mafia boss, returns to South Korea and gives a corrupt conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.

10

First names of Pres. Wives: a. Jimmy Carter's wife b. Abe Lincoln's wife c. Lyndon Johnson's wife's real first name d. James Buchanan's wife

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During which President's term in office did each of these historical events occur? a. U.S. hostages released from Iran? b. Stock Market crashed 1929 c. First 7 states seceded from the union

11

Australia is divided into eight states or territories. One of them is an island state about 150 miles south of the mainland. What is its name, and what is its capital city?

11

What type of degree is typically earned after two years of study at a community college?

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U.S. Marshal Jack Carter finds himself the sheriff of a secret Oregon town populated by brilliant but eccentric scientists and their world-altering inventions in this Syfy series.

12

What BBC radio service, launched in 1932, broadcasts internationally in multiple languages?

9

Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, and Christy Mathewson were the first five ... what?

2

Actors actually climbing mountains: a. What is the name of the 1993 mountain adventure movie starring Sylvester Stallone? b. What was the name of the 1975 Swiss mountain adventure film starring Clint Eastwood?

14

What Japanese company originally manufactured playing cards before becoming a video game giant?

15

Shortly after he earned the NBA 1997 Rookie of the Year award, he was arrested in Virginia for drug and firearms possession. Since then he has released controversial rap music albums and became Most Valuable Player for the 2000-2001 season. Who is he?

18

Which animated television series, known for its comedic take on DC Comics superheroes, often depicts the Teen Titans in humorous slice-of-life situations, such as having staring contests to determine who does the laundry or going on quests to construct the perfect sandwich?

16

Give the proper names for the two major branches of biology; one deals with plants, the other animals.

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Jane Goodall was best known for her decades-long study of chimpanzees in which African country?