Today's Trivia Questions

17

In April of 1993, the writer John Grisham had four novels in the list of bestselling books. Can you name any three of them?

22

What aggressive brain cancer is the target of a new targeted therapy unveiled by scientists in April 2026?

10

Approximately how many people were killed by Hurricane Helene across the southeastern United States in September 2024?

25

Michael Fassbender stars as the enigmatic leader of an experimental pop band who constantly wears a large, papier-mâché head in this 2014 comedy-drama inspired by musician Chris Sievey. What is the name of this film?

11

What tabletop role-playing game, created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, was first published in 1974?

10

Who was the first female Justice on the US Supreme Court?

7

After her appearance at Hollywood's Coconut Grove in August 1963, one reviewer called her "The most fascinating young female singer to come along since Judy Garland." Who was she?

16

This woman, whose husband was the President of the United States, died in 1982 at the age of 97 years old. What was her name?

10

The name of what American tourist city means "the meadows" in Spanish?

10

The first talkie-film, The Jazz Singer , was released in what year?

19

Which fast-food chain lost more than $29 million after their hamburgers were linked to deadly bacterial outbreaks in 1993?

12

In 1804, Lewis and Clark began the first exploration of the American west. They began their journey in St. Louis, and followed which river westward for 1,000 miles ?

9

The island group called the Greater Antilles are composed of Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and what other significant island?

20

Wizard of Oz: a. Fictitious travelers: Name the four creatures who traveled down the yellow brick road. b. What words did Dorothy chant as she clicked her heels together at film end? c. Which woman played the role of the Wicked Witch of the West?

16

He is one of the highest earning entertainers in the world. He is not a singer, not related to film, not an actor, not an author, not a writer, not related to sports, but he is named after a fictional character. Name this entertainer.