Today's Trivia Questions

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What major American university has inaugurated a 10 year, $100 million program to put most of its course materials on the internet for free?

14

What 1455 book was the first ever printed using movable, reusable type?

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Which highly acclaimed 2013 horror film, based on the alleged true story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, focuses on the terrifying events experienced by the Perron family in their newly occupied farmhouse?

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If a reality television spin-off from 'The Bachelor' franchise were to feature a new group of singles or even former contestants competing or cohabiting within the iconic mansion outside of the main show's filming, what might such a series be titled?

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What 2012 Ridley Scott film follows a crew aboard a scientific vessel searching for the origins of humanity on a distant moon, only to uncover a terrifying threat?

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The capital city of this Asian nation is named after the national religion. Which country, which capital city?

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What is the approximate diameter of the largest known star, UY Scuti, compared to our Sun?

3

In which country would you find the Bay of Pigs?

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Name the film for which each of these people is nominated for an Oscar as best or supporting actor or actress: a. Jaye Davidson b. Jack Nicholson c. Catherine Deneuve

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The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for which date in 2026?

14

College bowl games: a. Name the bowl game named after a Spanish party? b. Name the bowl game named after an animal. c. Name the bowl game named after a greeting:

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What major golf tournament, the first men's major of the year, was held in April 2026, but is often discussed in March?

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From the French term chatepelose, meaning “hairy cat," comes the appropriate name of what insect?

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a. In 1979, when the Shah fled Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran from exile in which country? b. In which country did the Shah die in July,1980?

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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?