Today's Trivia Questions

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Can you name the Persian poet, astronomer, and mathematician from the 11th century whose epic poem, Rubaiyat, which deals with nature and love, is well known throughout the world?

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What video game franchise is set in the fictional region of Hyrule?

5

California's rich, irrigated central valley agricultural region between Sacramento and Bakersfield is known by what proper name?

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What 2007 Chilean drama film, directed by Miguel Littín, tells the story of children living in an orphanage during the Pinochet regime, hoping to be reunited with their parents?

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Can you name the authors of each of these futuristic novels? a. 1516: Utopia b. 1932: Brave New World c. 2001: A Space Odyssey

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What asteroid's organic material, returned to Earth, was analyzed in January 2026 and found to have experienced very little heating over billions of years?

5

How many legs does an octopus have?

13

In December 2025, the UN chief condemned Israeli amendments targeting the operations of what relief agency?

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What digital mode, developed by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Joe Taylor, allows amateur radio operators to make contacts with extremely weak signals?

15

The Federal Communications commission requires that all radio station call letters in this country have 3 or 4 letters, and begin with what two letters?

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Which reality dating series on Zeus Network brings together singles in a prominent Midwestern city, all looking for love and drama?

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In criminal law, what term describes the required mental state to commit a crime?

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The 15th anniversary issue of Penthouse magazine, released July 23, 1984, became the best-selling issue ever, when controversial photos of the first black Miss America were released. Who was she?

12

What SpaceX mission, carrying astronauts to the International Space Station, launched on February 14, 2026?

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This 2026 Japanese animated musical film reimagines the ancient folktale 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter' with a modern twist, featuring a girl from the Moon and a high school student competing in a virtual streamer tournament. What is the film's title?