Today's Trivia Questions

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If a 6'8" foot long piece of wood is cut so that one piece is one-fourth the size of the other, how long will the longer piece be, in feet and inches?

2

What was the name of the controversial herbicide used by the United States during the Vietnam War to defoliate jungles?

7

Each of these works of literature became a film. Name the author of the book. a. The Firm b. Jurassic Park c. The Color Purple d. A Clockwork Orange

13

New James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal the three-dimensional structure of what planet's upper atmosphere?

17

A driver embarks on a 60 mile drive. He drives half the time at 60 miles per hour and half the time at 30 miles per hour. How much time will this trip take?

15

In 1962, which female was voted Most Admired Woman in America for the 13th time?

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This film's title suggests a narrative centered around a guarded entrance, a restricted area, or a metaphorical barrier, possibly implying a thriller or horror story about what lies beyond or within. What is this movie?

20

Thomas Jefferson's portrait is on what denomination of U.S. paper currency?

3

The word jeopardy comes from the Old French, jeu parti, which means what?

17

Which 20th century American painter became famous by dripping or pouring swirls and spatterings of paint on a canvas?

8

When this 31-year old died in New York of a perforated ulcer in 1926, women rioted in the streets, and some committed suicide. Who was the person who inspired such a strong emotional reaction?

8

In 1619, the first African slaves in America arrived in which current U.S. state?

17

Before Sacramento became California's capital city in 1854, five other places hosted the seat of California's government. Can you name them?

20

When visiting an ancient city in Greece or Egypt, if you visited a necropolis, what did you visit?

17

Who was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament for Florida?