Today's Trivia Questions

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On September 9, 1983, which region with more than half a million population unsuccessfully petitioned the U.S. Congress to become the 51st State of the United States?

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What new species of semi-aquatic rodent, adapted for life around water, was formally described in February 2026 after being discovered in Peru's Río Abiseo National Park?

17

Can you name three Woody Allen films whose titles included the name of a woman?

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Born in 1903, he became a singer and actor who received an Academy Award in 1944, and recorded 1500 records, including more #1 hits than Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and the Beatles (39 of them). Who was he?

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Which country led the medal table at the 2024 Paris Olympics with 40 gold medals and 126 total medals?

11

Between 1969 and 1977 which male entertainer performed more than 700 times, exclusively at the Las Vegas Hilton?

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In a single-elimination sports tournament beginning with 64 teams, how many games are played altogether until only one team, the champion, remains?

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Which two people signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and later became U.S. Presidents?

45

What is the common name for the protein-removing device that creates foam to extract organic waste from saltwater tanks?

10

This spring-blooming plant with white or pink flowers called the trailing arbutus has a very common alternate name. What is it?

5

In 1986 Spike Lee wrote, directed, and edited his breakthrough film, a comedy, with a budget of $160,000, and he did it in 12 days. What was the title of the film?

2

The campy gay-influenced late 70's disco group called the Village People had three top 40 hits. One was "YMCA." What were the other two?

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Shemar Moore stars as Sergeant Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson Jr., a Los Angeles native tasked with leading a new Special Weapons And Tactics unit, in this action-packed police procedural series.

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60% of the people at a party are males, and 60% of the females are there with their husbands. What percentage of the people are males who are not married to any of these women?

6

November 22, 1963: was Jackie Kennedy sitting to the left or right of her husband in the car in Dallas?