Today's Trivia Questions

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This person immigrated without money from Scotland to the United States in the mid 19th century. He made millions in the U.S. steel industry, and gave away most of the proceeds to educational, cultural, and peace-making organizations. Who was he?

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In this 1958 sci-fi horror film, a small town is terrorized by an amorphous, gelatinous alien organism that consumes everything in its path and grows larger with each meal. It famously starred Steve McQueen in one of his early leading roles. What is the name of this classic creature feature?

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Which act of 1938 established the first federal minimum wage at 25 cents per hour?

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Name the capital cities of each of these islands: a. Cyprus b. Dominican Republic c. Falkland Islands

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What is the name of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that takes place entirely on roller skates?

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It developed in the early 1970s simply as a form of exercise. In 1981 it became a competitive sport for individuals and groups. What is it called?

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In the early 1990's actors Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone invested a half-million dollars each as part of a $15 million restaurant/diner/movie-memorabilia museum. What is the name of this new restaurant, and in which city did

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The most famous paintings of this French post-impressionist artist who lived from 1839-1906 include Mont Sainte-Victoire and The Card Players. Who is this artist?

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Serving as the second installment in 'The Haunting' anthology, which Netflix series, loosely based on Henry James's 'The Turn of the Screw,' tells the story of an American au pair hired to care for two children at a stately English country estate, only to discover it's haunted?

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What type of robots shattered records at the Beijing half-marathon in April 2026?

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What cocktail is made with rum, lime juice, and sugar?

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In the 1970's there was a Broadway musical entitled "Minnie's Boys." Her name was Minnie Schoenberg, and her sons' names were Leonard, Adolph, Julius, Milton, and Herbert. By what collective name were her sons bettter known?

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What kind of beverage was invented for, and named after, the athletes at the University of Florida?

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Alfred Hitchcock's iconic 1960 horror film features Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, who absconds with money and checks into the Bates Motel, leading to one of cinema's most famous shower scenes. What is this groundbreaking thriller called?

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Can you name three brands of automobiles, named after their creators, beginning with C?