Today's Trivia Questions

3

Which word sounds like the name of a city in Michigan, but means skillful and adept under pressure?

9

Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, and Christy Mathewson were the first five ... what?

10

Former New York policeman Edward Mahoney dropped a few letters from his name and became a 1970's music star. Who is he?

7

The name of what body of water means peaceful or tranquil?

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This suspense thriller romance drama, also known as 'Restarted Love,' features a dancer named Xu Xin who, after a car accident, finds her reality intertwined with hallucinations. She uncovers a murder conspiracy and a complex bond of love as dream and reality blur. What is this TV show called?

16

In 1802, E.I. DuPont established a factory that developed into the worldwide firm Du Pont. The DuPont family made their early riches selling what?

18

Name four baseball players whose faces have been displayed on U.S. postage stamps.

20

How many Canadian Provinces border any of the five Great Lakes?

15

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

20

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

5

Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter travelled overseas in 1981 to attend the funeral of what person?

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This iconic American sports entertainment competition series, which originally aired from 1989 to 1996 and has seen multiple revivals, features amateur athletes competing against powerful 'Gladiators' in various physical challenges. What is the name of this show?

11

This 1990 autobiographical comedy was based on Carrie Fisher's journey through addiction, and her relationship with her Debbie Reynolds-type mother. What was the film title, and which actresses played the lead roles of mother and daughter in this film?

14

What is the name of the Jewish New Year?

5

What is the most sacred text in Judaism?