Today's Trivia Questions

15

Who said 'Ich bin ein Berliner' in a 1963 speech?

6

What Finnish software engineer created the Linux operating system kernel in 1991?

10

If 5 workers can pack 5 boxes of flowers in 5 minutes, at the same rate, how many boxes can 10 workers pack in 10 minutes?

14

Drivers in the Indianapolis 500 motor race cover 200 laps of the course. If a race car driver maintained a speed of 200 miles per hour for an entire lap, how long would it take him to negotiate that lap?

2

What things are referred to as the "painted ladies" of San Francisco?

4

He was a disciple of Plato for almost 20 years. He was Alexander the Great's teacher for 9 years. Who was he?

10

This game evolved in the Spanish-Basque region in the 17th century. The ball used in this game sometimes reaches speeds of 150 miles per hour, and people bet on the outcomes of the games. It is sometimes called pelota, but more commonly known as what?

17

This organ in the human body, about the size of your fist, is located behind the stomach. Its most important function is filtering foreign substances from the blood, as well as helping the body fight infections. What is the name of this organ?

18

Jack Nicholson famously starred as Randle McMurphy, a rebellious patient who challenges the oppressive Nurse Ratched, in this 1975 drama set in a psychiatric hospital that won the "Big Five" Academy Awards. Name the film.

1

Can you name the Persian poet, astronomer, and mathematician from the 11th century whose epic poem, Rubaiyat, which deals with nature and love, is well known throughout the world?

65

Tilda Swinton stars as Eva, a mother grappling with the aftermath of a horrific act committed by her son, Kevin, in which critically acclaimed 2011 psychological drama?

5

According to the Beatles, "It was 20 years ago today, ... that who?... taught his band to play."

19

Peru is bordered by five countries. In alphabetical order, name the first two.

4

If you go out to eat at a restaurant in a foreign country, and you must pay a 15% service fee, followed by a 12% tax on everything, even the service fee, what actual exact percentage did you pay above the base price?

6

Paramount's studio's single most lucrative property, has generated more than $1 billion. It was a TV series until 1969, generateed at least six movies, two syndicated TV shows, an animated series, hundreds of books and comics, fan clubs, conventions, clot