Today's Trivia Questions

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Which constellation is home to the bright red supergiant star Betelgeuse, visible throughout January 2026?

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Psycho women on film: Name the female stars of each of these crazy films from 1992: a. Basic Instinct b. Single White Female c. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

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The statement, "The right of citizens to vote shall not be denied because of sex" became a part of the U.S. Constitution in what year? Was it 1787 when the constitution was written, or as an amendment in 1865, 1920, or 1945?

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Emoticons, or smileys, are a series of typed characters frequently used in e-mails that resemble a face and express the writer's emotion. What does the following represent :-) (colon-dash-right parenthesis) ?

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If the astronauts took with them the moon a grandfather clock, for what scientific reason would it not keep proper earth time?

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Which 2014 film sees Bilbo Baggins caught in a massive conflict involving armies of Elves, Men, Dwarves, and Orcs, all vying for control of the treasure within the Lonely Mountain?

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In 1905, this woman opened her own architecture office in San Francisco. One year later, after the earthquake and fire of 1906, the interior of the Fairmont Hotel was rebuilt by her. Who was she?

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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.

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According to the Nielsen ratings, the highest rated TV show for the decade of the 1960's was a western series, and the highest rated TV show for the decade of the 1970's was a situation comedy series. Can you name them?

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When this volcano, located in the state of Washington, erupted in 1980, it caused forest fires, floods, mud slides, explosions, and spread volcanic ash spread over a wide area. What was the name of this volcano?

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Which band released the album Abbey Road?

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What marine mammal is known as the 'sea cow'?

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This artist has been called vile, violent, decrepit, insensitive, moronic, homophobic, offensive, and repugnant, but his music work made him one of the stars of the year 2000. Who is he?

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A nine-meter long piece of wood is cut so that one piece is 50% longer than the other. Exactly how long is the longer piece?

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Inspired by E.E. Cummings' poignant poem, this film explores themes of individuality, conformity, and the passage of time within a seemingly idyllic community, highlighting the lives and loves of its inhabitants. What is this lyrical cinematic adaptation?