Today's Trivia Questions

18

Which classic novel opens with the lines: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness." And who was the author?

5

Who invented the magnetic compass: the Chinese, the Italians, the Germans, or the Americans?

14

What video game franchise features a plumber named Mario?

3

Although she had no prior experience in publishing, in 1988 she used part of her $100 million divorce settlement from her TV producer husband to found a women's magazine that bears her name. Who is she?

10

Which baroque musician is considered the greatest composer for the organ?

11

In 1989, when a Beverly Hills policeman pulled over her Rolls Royce, this 71-year old woman slapped him. Who was she?

6

What is the only mammal that can fly?

15

Around 1750, which famous person published an almanac written under the pen-name of Richard Saunders?

61

Loosely based on Mark Wahlberg's early career, this HBO comedy-drama follows rising movie star Vincent Chase and his childhood friends as they navigate the excesses and challenges of Hollywood.

19

By 1984, this singer/entertainer had sold around 100 million record albums and given over 2,000 live concerts, yet he was relatively unknown in the United States. Who is he?

20

The author of the Russian novel, "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," was one of the few people ever to be expelled from the USSR. Who was the author?

36

Which women's tennis player won the 2025 Wimbledon singles title?

19

These animals reach lengths of up to 7 feet, have about 100 teeth, emit sounds when moving to help them navigate, and reach travelling speeds of about 35 miles per hour. What kind of animals are they?

9

Which country of the world has 5 million inhabitants and almost two million saunas?

16

In 1997 Sotheby’s in New York sold what body part of a fossilized tyrannosaurus rex for $1 million?