Today's Trivia Questions

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She has been a movie star, sex-symbol, political activist, athletic freak, and born-again Christian. Who is she?

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What is the name of the position in the game of cricket which corresponds to "pitcher" in the game of baseball?

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Can you name the two longest rivers in Europe? The longest river in Europe is in the former USSR, and the second longest river in Europe is not.

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What company created the first commercially successful personal computer, the Apple II?

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Can you name three Elvis Presley films with a geographical location in the title?

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During World War II the Japanese foot soldiers invaded a land region that is today part of United States. What is it?

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This British soldier, adventurer, and writer led a rebellion of Arabs against the Ottoman Turks in World War I. Who was he and which actor played him on film?

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Directed by Ridley Scott, this 1979 science fiction horror film follows the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo as they encounter a deadly extraterrestrial creature after investigating a mysterious signal on an uncharted planetoid. Sigourney Weaver stars as Ellen Ripley. What is the name of this groundbreaking film?

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What do we call hollowed-out pumpkins with a face cut into one side?

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Place the Greek philosophers Plato, Aristotle, Socrates in historical order starting with earliest:

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Which Paramount+ science fiction series sees Patrick Stewart reprise his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, exploring his life nearly two decades after the events of 'Star Trek: Nemesis'?

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Distinguished British actor Anthony Hopkins played the film role of what U.S. President?

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How many pieces does each player have when starting a game of backgammon?

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This book is considered a milestone in the history of feminism. It is called "A Vindication of the Rights of Women," and was written by Mary Wollstonecraft in what year: 1792, 1892, or 1992?

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What does the acronym CPU stand for in computing?