Today's Trivia Questions

1

What is the largest instrument in the string section of an orchestra?

21

a. What was the last year which read the same right side up as upside down? b. What will be the next year?

14

What type of radio transmission is used by amateur radio operators and is also known as 'ham radio'?

17

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

17

Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote three ballets. What were they?

5

Which three North American countries are co-hosting the FIFA World Cup in June and July 2026?

17

If tourists in Switzerland pay $1.00 to get 1.5 Swiss Francs, then they pay the equivalent of how many dollars for a meal that costs 80 Francs?

2

The second highest mountain in the world is known by two different names. What are they?

2

Charles Laughton and Clark Gable starred in this 1935 Oscar winning film about rebellion on the high seas. Trevor Howard and Marlon Brando starred in the 1962 sequel. What is the title?

18

The ecosystem of many rivers of south-east Asia, including the Mekong, have been damaged by what large-scale local industry?

13

What major consumer electronics show took place in Las Vegas in January 2026, showcasing new technology and innovations?

18

Can you name two black actors who starred in medical dramas St. Elsewhere and ER?

19

For more than 40 years, the Empire State building was the tallest building in the world, until 1972, when "what" was built?

11

Which U.S. state capital city was named after a knighted British navigator and writer?

66

What was the maximum duration of totality during the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse?