Today's Trivia Questions

1

What two Middle Eastern cities formed the eastern and western end-points for eastern Mediterranean trade routes?

12

What BBC radio service, launched in 1932, broadcasts internationally in multiple languages?

14

The title of a book about Charles Manson was taken from the title of a Beatles song. What was it?

59

This Chinese business romance drama, set in 1983, features a modern corporate executive who time-travels to become an 18-year-old rural girl. Starting from scratch, she builds an entrepreneurial empire from selling duck eggs to real estate. What is the title of this series?

17

How many Californias could fit inside Alaska? Closer to 2, 3, or 4?

19

How many whole numbers between 1 and 200 begin or end with the number 2?

8

What did Presidents John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton have seven of, that Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter had six of, that George Bush and Gerald Ford only had four of?

14

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

4

This American writer wrote poetry, short stories, and novels, and is considered the father of the modern detective story. He died in 1849 at the age of 40 of alcoholism. Who is he?

11

In which year did the US Congress pass a law banning the importation of slaves from Africa into the United States? Was it 1807, 1837, or 1857?

1

The first of the Beatles films came out in 1964. What was the title, and who was the director?

15

That little thing called a "bandage" or "band-aid" in American English is known by what seven-letter name in British English?

5

Called the world's most successful board game, it was unveiled in 1935, has sold more than 200 million copies in 26 languages. What is it?

13

Which TV host was announced as host of the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026 for the second consecutive year?

15

The father of Queen Elizabeth II was king of Britain from 1936 until 1952. What was his name?