Today's Trivia Questions

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Around 1790 Spanish explorers, and later Captain George Vancouver, discovered the San Juan Islands, located today in which state?

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CHECK THIS: Which actor was the first actor to grace the cover of Time magazine in 1925?

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What was the Russian name for the first artificial satellite, launched in 1957?

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Which of these drinks arrived in Europe first: coffee or tea?

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What verb has been defined in this manner: "To suddenly and repeatedly change from a natural voice to a falsetto and back again."

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Between 1975 and 1980, this female singer had ten Top Ten Hits, including four #1 hits, and some people called her the "Queen of Disco". Who was she?

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He was America's first television superstar. His show, which ran from 1948 to 1956, attracted up to 80% of the TV audience. Who was he?

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This long-running and highly influential South Korean variety show, known for its unpredictable challenges and comedic cast, aired for over 12 years from 2005 to 2018, becoming a cultural phenomenon. What is the name of this program?

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America's first nickel, or five cent piece, was first produced in 1866. It consisted of 25% nickel, and 75% what metal?

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Of all the organs in the human body, which is the only one that can be completely removed without a loss of life? if organ divided into two parts, both must be removed

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Which 'Star Trek' series, airing from 1995 to 2001, follows Captain Kathryn Janeway and her crew as their starship is stranded 70,000 light-years from Earth in the Delta Quadrant, forcing them to embark on a decades-long journey home?

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This thrilling espionage series follows a mysterious operative who seemingly appears out of nowhere, possessing advanced knowledge and capabilities, leading a clandestine organization to wonder if their new asset is truly human or something more. What is the title of this TV show?

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Who is credited with saying 'I think, therefore I am'?

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During which President's term in office did each of these historical events occur? a British captured Washington, D.C. b. Panama Canal opened to traffic? c. After the Russians invaded a foreign country this President reacted by imposing a grain imbargo a

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In China these noodle-dough dumplings are filled with meat and boiled in soup, and are called what?