Today's Trivia Questions

15

If there are 16 telephone poles in a straight line, each pole 80 meters apart, how far is it from the first pole to the last?

6

In 71 B.C. this escaped gladiator-slave led a revolt, defeating Roman armies along the way, but he was killed and many of his supporters were crucified. Almost 2,000 years later, in 1960, Kirk Douglas played his role on the silver screen. Who was he?

8

Who painted 'Water Lilies', a series of approximately 250 oil paintings?

14

Which military conquest in 1588 firmly established Britain as the world's leading naval power?

53

What major athletic event was scheduled for April 26, 2026, in London, UK?

6

When the Ottoman Turks besieged this European city in 1529, one item they brought along was coffee. Ever since then, this city has been famous for its cafés and the type of coffee served there. Which city is it?

35

Which city in China is hosting the World Aquatics Swimming Championships 25m from December 1-6, 2026?

19

It was the fastest growing household product of the 1980's. In 1980, only 14% of US homes had one of these, but by 1990, over 80% of homes had one. What is it?

8

Can you name three composers whose last names begin with "R"?

5

Alfred Nobel, who set aside $9 million in 1901 for annual prizes in important fields, gained his wealth and fame from what volatile business?

29

In what dystopian sci-fi film do people stop aging at 25, with time becoming the universal currency, and a man named Will Salas fights against the system after being falsely accused of murder?

26

What color tip is required on airsoft guns sold in the United States to distinguish them from real firearms?

7

She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, in 1932. While attempting to fly around the world, she crashed in the Pacific Ocean (1937) and was never hear from again. Who was she?

6

"Manhattan Project" was the code name for what effort?

13

In December 2025, the UN chief condemned Israeli amendments targeting the operations of what relief agency?