Today's Trivia Questions

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Which royal person went to the Place de la Revolution on January 21, 1793, where he had his head removed by guillotine?

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Rian Johnson directed this acclaimed mystery film where Detective Benoit Blanc investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family, leading to a tangled web of secrets and lies. What is the title of this whodunit?

2

The fastest growing plant can increase up to 35 inches (or 90 cm) in one day. What is it?

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Approximately how many people were evacuated due to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires?

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Which two people signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, and later became U.S. Presidents?

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Michael Scofield intentionally gets himself incarcerated in order to break his innocent brother, Lincoln Burrows, out of Fox River State Penitentiary in this thrilling action-drama series. What is the title of this show?

6

Asteroids are small irregularly shaped bodies, sometimes called minor planets, which orbit the sun, and are most frequently found between which two planets?

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BONUS: Because of wartime restrictions, this 1940 film didn't go into general release until 1942. At first a financial disaster, today this musical is a classic for children and adults alike, combining high art with pop culture. Which film?

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The classical design of acoustic guitars as we know them today was created in the 19th century in what country?

6

The world's largest baseball-bat factory is located in which U.S. city?

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In 1616, English writer Ben Johnson said, "He was not of an age but for all time." About who was he referring?

10

This game evolved in the Spanish-Basque region in the 17th century. The ball used in this game sometimes reaches speeds of 150 miles per hour, and people bet on the outcomes of the games. It is sometimes called pelota, but more commonly known as what?

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In 1981, the Academy Award Winning film was about two runners Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddel competing in the 1924 Olympics. What was the name of the film, and in which city did the 1924 Olympic Games take place?

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The TV show which has, over the years, amassed the largest number of Emmy Award nominations, ran on TV from 1982-1993. Which comedy show was it?

8

What are the names of the two tunnels passing under the Hudson river, connecting New York City with New Jersey?