Today's Trivia Questions

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In 1838, the US government forcibly moved 15,000 members of this Indian tribe from their peaceful homes in Georgia to the Oklahoma territory. Four thousand of them died along this "Trail of Tears." Which Indian tribe was displaced in this manner?

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What quantum process, the Migdal effect, was directly observed experimentally for the first time in January 2026?

16

Sometimes called the "Napoleon of Crime," who was Sherlock Holmes' arch rival?

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

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What type of coral does not rely on photosynthetic algae and must be fed directly?

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Which former One Direction singer died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina?

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What art fair, featuring a mix of emerging and established talent, returned to Pier 36 in Manhattan from April 9-12, 2026?

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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.

9

In the first celebrity fundraiser, in 1971, musical stars Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and Ringo Starr joined event coordinator and former Beatle George Harrison to raise money for hungry residents of what starving nation?

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From February 29, 1896, through February 29, 1996 inclusive, how many February 29th's were there?

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Where would you visit each of the following attractions? a. Taj Mahal- what city? b. Angkor Wat - what country? c. Machu Picchu- what country?

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It was the fastest growing household product of the 1980's. In 1980, only 14% of US homes had one of these, but by 1990, over 80% of homes had one. What is it?

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What is the name of the effect, named after a 19th Century Austrian physicist, which causes the sound of a moving object to change its pitch as it approaches and then passes you?

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What medical technology company did Boston Scientific announce plans to acquire for $14.5 billion in January 2026?

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Remnants of medieval Grimsby, including well-preserved leather shoes and aprons, were discovered near what historical area in February 2026?