Today's Trivia Questions

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Astronomers reported the discovery of GJ 887 d, a super-Earth exoplanet orbiting the nearby red dwarf star GJ 887, in March 2026. This planet lies within the star's what?

11

In this 2013 Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Tony Stark battles a formidable terrorist known as the Mandarin, who is later revealed to be a cover for the true mastermind, Aldrich Killian. What is the title of this superhero installment?

2

Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C Minor and Tchaikowski's Symphony Number 6 both have the same sad-sounding name. What is this one word?

10

Which actors played the following roles in the film, "The Wizard of Oz"? a. Cowardly Lion? b. Scarecrow? c. Tin Man?

20

George and Martha Washington are buried on the grounds of their estate in Virginia, which is called what?

6

Joaquin Phoenix won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck, a mentally ill stand-up comedian whose descent into madness sparks a violent countercultural revolution in Gotham City. What is the title of this 2019 film?

29

Which film won Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards ceremony held on March 10, 2024?

32

In brewing, what term describes the liquid extracted from the mash before it is boiled with hops?

14

What 1930s fad involved swallowing live goldfish?

12

What kind of question do we sometimes ask without expecting an answer?

10

What is the traditional British pub meal of fish coated in batter and served with fried potatoes?

20

In April and May, 1961, the first two astronauts were launched into space; one Russian and one American. Can you name them?

16

These plants, native to hot, dry regions of the U.S. and Mexico, are grown for ornament, fiber, and food, but more famously, as the main ingredient of tequila. What are they?

19

Michael Jackson claims that he modeled his dance moves and vocal styling on which soulful musical performer?

14

Many alternative rock musicians consider this Asian woman to be a foremother of alternative rock music. Who is she?