Today's Trivia Questions

14

This actor played an inspirational teacher helping his poor east-Los Angeles students pass the Advanced Placement Test in Calculus. Name the 1988 film, actor, and teacher.

2

Global warming is caused when what gas is released into the atmosphere?

9

Virtually all balls used in college and professional football are made from the leather of which animal?

8

The race of central African herdsmen called the Watusi, or Tutsi, are considered to hold what statistical extreme?

70

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in October 2025 brought an end to fighting that began in what month and year?

5

(TRICK QUESTION) Which U.S. mountain range has the same name, but not necessarily the same spelling, as your name?

10

This 18th Century British politician loved to gamble so much that he refused to leave the gambling tables to eat, and subsequently invented a type of meal which bears his name. What was it?

6

Which 20th Century political leader's motto was, "Never Give In. Never Give In. Never. Never. Never."

6

What phrase did Julius Caesar reportedly say upon crossing the Rubicon river?

11

What is the oldest university in the world that is still in continuous operation?

11

Which person, in 1900, published a book called, "The Interpretation of Dreams" ?

50

What animated film franchise is set to release its fifth installment in 2026?

10

1995's Athlete of the Year was Cal Ripken, who broke the record for playing in the most consecutive baseball games. This record was previously held by which person, and in which numbered game did Cal break this record?

13

Britain's highest military award, given for conspicuous valor, is named after a queen. What is it?

8

What term describes a government where power is divided between a central authority and regional units?