Today's Trivia Questions

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It was one of the most bizarre turn of events in the 70's. A kidnapping victim turned around and began to join the abductors in their criminal activities, and was later convicted of taking part in one of their crimes. Who was this person?

15

Who created the phrase, "Fifteen Minutes of Fame"?

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What are the first names of thumbs-up movie critics Siskel and Ebert?

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Which word refers to the common everyday language spoken by a people as distinguished from a more formal literary language?

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What medieval artifact, over 800 years old and decorated with a gemstone, was unearthed in a Norwegian town in January 2026?

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In which 2011 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie does Captain Jack Sparrow embark on a quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth, encountering mermaids, Blackbeard, and a mysterious woman from his past?

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Customarily, the primary colors of the visible spectrum were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. However, around 300 years ago, Sir Isaac Newton found another, situated between blue and violet, and named it what?

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As French minister of war in the 1920's, he proposed a line of fortification along France's eastern border with Germany. Considered impregnable, the line was breached and captured by the Nazis. Who was he?

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Which person said, in March of 1998, "They can affect my reputation. They can do nothing to affect my character"?

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What Latin phrase meaning 'after the fact' is commonly used in legal contexts?

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Which long-running Japanese anime series features a robotic cat from the 22nd century who uses gadgets like the 'Anywhere Door' and 'Bamboo Copter' to help a boy named Nobita Nobi?

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What was the name of Bad Bunny's album that won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys?

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Set in an ancient imperial palace inspired by Tang Dynasty China, this 2023 Japanese historical mystery anime follows Maomao, a young woman who uses her extensive knowledge of poisons and medicine to solve various intrigues. What is the title of this animated series?

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Which Spanish explorer, in 1513, was the first European to discover the Pacific Ocean?

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What is the upper house of the United Kingdom's Parliament called?