Today's Trivia Questions

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What unit of distance, equal to about 3.26 light-years, is commonly used by professional astronomers?

20

Which U.S. President, who served from 1845-1849, was in office at the beginning of the California gold rush?

12

The name of which game originates from the Persian word for king or ruler?

11

This University, located in Pittsburgh, PA., was founded by a Scottish philanthropist, who named the school after himself, and this school's marching band is, even today, a bagpipe band. Can you name the school?

43

This 2021 documentary follows filmmaker Ahsen Nadeem as he grapples with his Muslim faith and a secret marriage, leading him to a secluded Buddhist monastery in Japan where he seeks enlightenment and forms an unlikely friendship with an unconventional monk. What is this film titled, referencing a story about unquestioning belief?

12

I'll give the beginning of each of these phrases. You complete the phrase. a. Alexander Pope, English poet, said, "Hope springs eternal in " b. Pliny the Roman said, "In Vino Veritas" which means what?

19

This American physician and army surgeon proved in 1901 that yellow fever is caused by a virus transmitted by mosquito. A medical center outside Washington, D.C. is named for him. Who is he?

41

This anime series follows a 34-year-old NEET who dies and is reincarnated as an infant named Rudeus Greyrat in a fantasy world, retaining his past memories and vowing to live his new life without regrets.

34

What gritty 1976 psychological thriller, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro as the disturbed insomniac Travis Bickle, explores themes of alienation and urban decay in New York City?

14

Let's say a slot machine contains three independent spinning reels; each reel has 10 symbols and 3 of them are winners. What's the probability that all three reels will turn up a winner? (write answer as a percent).

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Elle Fanning stars as a young Catherine the Great in this satirical historical black comedy series, which loosely chronicles her rise to power in 18th-century Russia. What is the show called?

32

Which Apollo 13 mission commander, whose story was made into a famous 1995 film, died on August 7, 2025, at age 97?

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This 2026 anime series, based on a popular manga, follows a girl named Coco who dreams of becoming a witch despite not having innate magic, and embarks on a journey as an apprentice to undo a spell that turned her mother to stone. What is this fantasy series called?

10

The largest part of the human brain controls thought and voluntary movement. What is it called?

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How many turnovers did the Seahawks defense force from the Patriots in Super Bowl LX?