Today's Trivia Questions

9

Which major city of England lies closest to Sherwood Forest?

3

What famous 1938 radio broadcast caused panic when listeners believed Martians were invading Earth?

20

The novels Jane Eyre, from 1847, and Wuthering Heights, from 1848, were written by two people who had something in common. What were their names and relationship?

3

One day every year, the San Francisco Zoo receives hundreds of prankster phone calls asking for people named Ted E. Bear, Ellie Fant, or Don Key, among others. On which day each year does this occur?

56

In February 2026, scientists developed AI agents that performed better at complex reasoning tasks when they were made to be more what?

5

In which Academy Award-winning 2003 film does Aragorn embrace his destiny as King of Gondor, while Frodo and Sam reach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, bringing an end to Sauron's reign?

10

In what year was the original Legend of Zelda video game released?

14

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

12

What is the name of the process by which green plants convert the energy of sunlight into chemical energy?

10

What was the Seahawks' franchise win count in Super Bowls after their 2026 Super Bowl LX victory?

66

What was the maximum duration of totality during the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse?

4

In the early 1970's, National Airlines in the U.S. used a catch phrase in their advertising campaign, which aroused the anger of feminist groups. What was it? (you can substitute any name in your answer).

15

What amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?

6

Which lawyer represented Leona Helmsley, Michael Milken, Jim Bakker, Claus Von Bulow, and O.J. Simpson?

24

What London-based robotics developer announced its first humanoid robot, HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal, which could start walking just 48 hours after assembly, in December 2025?