Today's Trivia Questions

15

What will be the units digit of the number represented by 3 to the 24th power?

2

Around 1499, which Italian navigator sailed to the West Indies, along the north coast of South America, and discovered the mouth of the Amazon river?

7

Which president fired over 11,000 striking air traffic controllers in 1981?

8

What is the nautical term for the officer in charge of a ship's cables, masts, sails, and deck crew?

4

NM: The foundations for it were laid by William the Conqueror in 1078. Later, it was used as a mint, and King Henry VII made it his home. Queen Elizabeth I and her mother lived there, as did Sir Walter Raleigh. Name this London landmark.

41

Which 2001 film sees Frodo Baggins and eight companions embark on a perilous journey from Rivendell to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring?

2

The longest stretch of straight railroad track in the world, over 300 miles long without a turn, is located in which country?

1

According to the United Nations and international law, the territorial waters of most countries extend how many miles out to sea from their shorelines?

17

Most commercial jets take off and land at about the same speed. What is that speed in miles per hour? (margin 20 mph)

7

What is the name for a British pub that also offers overnight accommodation?

38

Which animated film introduces the supervillain Gru, who adopts three orphan girls and, with the help of his yellow, gibberish-speaking Minions, plots to steal the moon?

80

Set in the world of Riot Games' "League of Legends," this Emmy-winning animated series explores the origins of two iconic champions, Jinx and Vi, and the escalating conflict between the utopian Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun. What is this acclaimed series titled?

11

Can you give the decibel levels of each of the following sounds: within 10 a. Normal conversation b. Jet plane takeoff c. Live loud rock music

16

What actually happens when "mitosis" takes place?

8

Since 1830, when records on immigration to this country were first kept, in which decade did the largest number of immigrants legally enter this country? Give answer in a ten-year range, ending with zero.