Today's Trivia Questions

15

In December, 1987, Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev met with President Reagan, and proposed a new style of "openness" within the USSR. The Russian word for "openness" became a well-known word even in the west. What was that word?

5

The country of Italy includes two major islands. What are their names?

15

When Michael Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls for the first time in 1994, he signed a minor-league contract with what major league baseball team?

26

Pope Leo XIV chose his papal name partly to echo which previous pope's concern for workers and fairness?

45

Which Canadian Space Agency astronaut is part of the Artemis II mission crew?

27

Japan's Martian Moon Exploration mission, slated for 2026, aims to collect a sample from which of Mars' moons?

15

This Hebrew word means "proper" or "fit", and specifically refers to food prepared according to the orthodox dietary and religious laws. What is the word?

1

In 1808, the U.S. government prohibited the importation into the U.S. of what?

15

This 2025 thriller film, directed by and starring Andrew Koji, follows a man trapped in a car with a mysterious woman, forced to confront a dangerous past. What is the title of this movie?

74

Set during the Korean War, this highly acclaimed TV series follows the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, blending comedy and drama. Its record-breaking 1983 finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," was watched by over 105 million viewers. What is the title of this iconic show?

15

That little thing called a "bandage" or "band-aid" in American English is known by what seven-letter name in British English?

3

What was the call sign of the first licensed commercial radio station in the US, which began broadcasting in 1920?

14

In 1633, the Roman Catholic Church condemned this man for teaching that the Earth revolves around the Sun. In 1992, after a 13-year investigation by the church, Pope John Paul II pardoned him. Who was he?

30

What Mexican comedy-drama series follows Cristina as she navigates life and love in Mexico City, often with her best friend Alejandro?

19

When this explosive noise occurred in August, 1883, it equaled the sound of 3,000 atomic bombs, could be heard 2,200 miles away, and debris was scattered 4000 miles away. What was it that exploded?