Today's Trivia Questions

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What mathematician wrote the first computer algorithm in 1843, before computers existed?

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This new-wave/punk musician was a former beautician and Playboy bunny. In the late 1970's she was lead singer of a successful rock act with a colorful group name. Name the group and lead singer?

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98% of the composition of each U.S. penny is what metal?

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Loosely based on Mark Wahlberg's early career, this HBO comedy-drama follows rising movie star Vincent Chase and his childhood friends as they navigate the excesses and challenges of Hollywood.

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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.

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This African country, settled by returning black slaves, speaks English, uses the dollar for currency, and has a capital city named for a U.S. President. Name the country and the capital.

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Jessie Buckley earned critical acclaim for her role as Rose-Lynn Harlan, a Glaswegian ex-convict with dreams of becoming a country music star in Nashville. For her performance in this 2018 musical drama, Buckley received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. What is the title of this British film, which the user listed as a TV show?

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Premiering in 2026 on the comedy streaming service Dropout, this animated series marks the platform's first original foray into short-form animation, featuring a variety of styles and independent artists. What is the title of this TV show?

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This 2011 French comedy-drama film, which became a global box office sensation, tells the true story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat and his ex-convict caregiver. What is this film called?

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Name a country which contains each of these four-letter words, in the same order. Example: Chin = China: a. Many b. Hail c. Done

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What are the names of the two tunnels that connect Manhattan with New Jersey under the Hudson river?

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Released in 1969, what was the title of the Beatles' last studio-recorded album?

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What large water reservoir, which serves much of California, is located in Yosemite National Park?

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If the notorious Shelby family, known for their sharp suits and even sharper wits in post-World War I Birmingham, were to star in a cinematic continuation exploring the enduring legacy and seemingly unbreakable will of its leader, what might such a film be titled, suggesting their lasting impact?

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Which country is the world's largest producer of bicycles?