Today's Trivia Questions

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There were five comedy Marx brothers. Two of them were Groucho and Harpo. Who were the other three?

16

Name the county of extreme southwest England bounded by the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean.

7

In the 1960's the William H. Rorer pharmaceutical company released a product whose commercial name came from the words Maalox (the company's best-known product) and the phrase "quiet interlude." What was the name of this product?

2

The number 4, raised to what power, equals 8?

9

Which major city of England lies closest to Sherwood Forest?

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Which 2011 film culminates in the Battle of Hogwarts, where Harry Potter confronts Lord Voldemort in their final, epic duel to decide the fate of the wizarding world?

1

What is the only videogame franchise originating in the 1970's to have thus far generated over $1 billion in revenue?

14

The phrase, "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen" was spoken at the funeral of what person?

3

In 1975, Gerald Ford appointed which future President to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency?

12

What animal is known for its ability to change color to match its surroundings?

12

In 1775 the Spanish named this island in the San Francisco Bay Alcatraz, which meant what?

4

"V-Bucks" are the in-game currency for which famous videogame franchise?

18

Name the authors of each of these novels which went on to become films: a. The Bonfire of the Vanities b. The Firm? c. The French Lieutenant's Woman

12

In 1978, a museum in West Germany spent $1.8 million to buy a single book. What was it?

3

It was originally constructed in 1190 as a fortress to protect Paris from Viking raids, became royal residence in the 1300's, and was first opened to the public in 1793, during the French Revolution. Today almost 5 million people visit each year. What is