Today's Trivia Questions

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On April 24, 1909, Harry Hillman and Lawson Roberts set the world record for this humorous athletic event, covering 100 yards in just 11 seconds. Which event?

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What company at CES 2026 unveiled a solid-state battery capable of charging an EV in just 5 minutes?

18

June 6, 1944 is known as D-Day, when in the early daylight at low tide about 5,000 Allied ships invaded the coastline in what part of France?

14

In 1968, this person became the first professional golfer to top $1 million in career earnings. Who was he?

3

Which architect designed the Marin County Civic Center?

6

In addition to English, about 100,000 inhabitants of Scotland and thousands more in Nova Scotia speak what language?

3

All rocks can be separated into three families. What are they?

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A new gene therapy reported in 2025 could slow the progression of Huntington's disease by what percentage?

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Which primatologist and conservationist, renowned for groundbreaking chimpanzee research, passed away in 2025?

18

A young witch uses her flying ability to start a delivery service in a new city in this beloved 1989 Studio Ghibli animated film. What is it called?

10

Today, many foreign automobile companies have plants in this country. However, in 1978, which major foreign automobile manufacturer became the first to build cars in the United States?

12

This vitamin helps maintain the skin, eyes, and healthy bones and teeth. It is found in milk, liver, eggs, butter, and vegetables. Which vitamin is it?

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1931 horror films: a. Which actor starred in the title role of the original 1931 film, Dracula? b. Who starred as Dr. Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 original of Frankenstein?

10

What beverage that many people enjoy drinking today was a popular drink among the Aztecs in the 15th Century?

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The scientific name for this kind of wild herb is known as mentha piperita. Its leaves contain a pungent oil used for flavoring. How is it commonly known?