Today's Trivia Questions

5

Spaghetti Westerns, popularized in the 1960s by film director Sergio Leone, were usually filmed in which two countries?

12

For what artistic reason were many males castrated in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries?

72

What 1999 short film, directed by Mike Mitchell, centers on a young boy and his unusual pet frog?

13

Until the 18th century, this plant was grown for its beauty, but not eaten, since it was believed to be poisonous. Today it can be found in tossed salads. Which plant is this?

6

Which country had banned the sale of the original "Grand Theft Auto"?

40

Which nation won the Grand Slam in the 2026 Six Nations Championship in March?

9

The PlayStation prototype was designed by Sony in collaboration with which company?

4

Name three member of the rock group The Eagles who had successful solo careers as recording artists?

12

Excluding Antarctica, which continent has the largest percentage of desert land?

7

They are primarily made from cotton and linen. Tiny colored fibers are added for security. What are they?

17

In April of 1993, the writer John Grisham had four novels in the list of bestselling books. Can you name any three of them?

3

How many different shapes of four-connected blocks are there in "Tetris"?

2

According to the WBA, there is one weight division between Heavyweight (over 190 lbs.) and Light Heavyweight (over 175 lbs.). What is it?

3

Besides X, Y, and Z, what three letters do not begin the name of any U.S. state?

9

This Greek poet from the sixth century B.C. reputedly originated Greek tragedy; after his name certain actors are named. Who was he?