Today's Trivia Questions

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What awards ceremony, known as a major precursor to the Academy Awards, took place on January 4, 2026?

13

In 1520, when Magellan passed around the southern coast of South America, he sighted, along the shore, large fires which the local Indians used to warm themselves - so Magellan gave what name to the region?

16

He was the owner of the New York Yankees who was banned from baseball for life, but he's back after a 2 1/2 year suspension. His name is George Steinbrenner. What was he banned for?

18

The animated comedy called The Simpsons got its start as a short filler in which comedy series?

17

A few questions about cigarettes: a. The best-selling brand of cigarettes, since 1976, has been what? b. In what year were cigarette ads banned from television and radio in this country? c. What was the first cigarette, around 1955, to have a filter?

12

What planet reached opposition on January 10, 2026, making it brighter and more visible than at any other time of the year?

13

From this U.S. city you can take a tunnel directly southwards into a Canadian city. Name both of these cities.

2

What type of musical composition is named after a state of ecstasy?

19

What is the national motto of the United States?

8

If you drop an object from the top of a tower, how many feet will it fall in the first second?

2

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

13

What well known mountain, located in eastern Turkey, is considered holy to the Armenians?

8

What term describes a government where power is divided between a central authority and regional units?

12

Who is the largest of the Sesame Street muppets?

11

One of the main characters of John Grisham's novel The Testament travels to Brazil where he catches a mosquito-transmitted virus known by what two-word name?