Today's Trivia Questions

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What country is this? The national language is Spanish, the population is about 11 million, and the inhabitants sometimes call their country the Pearl of the Antilles.

3

What small plastic disc fad from the 1990s originated as milk bottle caps in Hawaii?

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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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What famous radio host created the talk show format and was known as the 'King of All Media'?

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Between 1847 and 1854 more than one million people left this European country and emigrated to the United States and elsewhere. What nationality were these people, and what natural event caused their mass emigration?

9

What 12th century Archbishop of Canterbury, killed by king's men, is featured in plays by T.S. Eliot (Murder in the Cathedral) and the French playwright Jean Anouilh?

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Napoleon was forced to step down as emperor of France as a result of a disastrous military campaign in the winter of 1812, in which country?

15

The classic Atari 2600 game controller has how many buttons?

4

In the famous TV series, "I Love Lucy," what was Lucy's married name and maiden name?

9

The Alamo was a chapel built around 1750 as part of a mission in San Antonio, Texas. From February 24 to March 6, 1836, 180 people, including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, were killed there. During which historical event did this occur?

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In this powerful independent drama, a young protagonist navigates life with a severe respiratory condition, relying on an artificial organ, and finding strength and purpose despite immense physical challenges. What is the title of this film?

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This 1984 rock and roll comedy, directed by Rob Reiner, was a satire on rock documentaries, and told the story of an over-the-hill British heavy metal band. Name this film.

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Which Disney+ series serves as a refresher for various Marvel Cinematic Universe characters, compiling their most iconic moments from previous films and shows to prepare viewers for upcoming installments?

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Can you name the woodwind musical instrument with a u-shaped tube that has a pitch two octaves lower than the oboe?

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This immersive 2024 docudrama, filmed in IMAX, follows Brazilian racing driver Felipe Nasr as he competes in the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans, offering a raw, unscripted, first-person perspective on the legendary endurance race. What is the title of this film?