Today's Trivia Questions

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This writing material, perfected in the 2nd century BC, was made from the skins of sheep or goats, and surpassed papyrus as the most important writing material in the Western world. It is still used today for certain documents, for lampshades, and for dru

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The name of which plant, cultivated for its edible leaves, comes from Latin word for milk, because of its milky juice?

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What country officially banned elephant riding in January 2026, including in popular tourist areas like Bali and Sumatra?

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The modern opera, Porgy and Bess, was written by whom, and takes place in which city?

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What month did the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs officially begin in 2026?

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What is the name of the figure formed by the seven brightest stars in the constellation Ursa Minor, one of which is Polaris, the North Star?

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What company is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles?

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Which one of these college teams uses the Halloween color, orange, as its uniform color? Penn State, Alabama, or Syracuse University?

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What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

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This 2026 documentary, directed by Joe Kowalski, is a 12-minute exploration featuring individuals like Dave Dickason and Beverly Sue Walts. What is the title of this short film?

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The heaviest crustacean ever captured was 3 foot 6 inches long and weighed 44 pounds. What kind of animal was it?

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In California they are called "freeways." What are they called in each of these countries? a. Great Britain? b. Germany?

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A. If you suffer from arachnophobia, what are you afraid of? b. Neophobia? c. Photophobia?

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Which lawyer represented Leona Helmsley, Michael Milken, Jim Bakker, Claus Von Bulow, and O.J. Simpson?

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1931 horror films: a. Which actor starred in the title role of the original 1931 film, Dracula? b. Who starred as Dr. Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 original of Frankenstein?