Today's Trivia Questions

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According to the Guiness Book of Records, the most money ever paid to a film actor was the $50-$60 million that Jack Nicholson earned playing which unusual character in which 1989 Tim Burton film?

6

This kind of dance originated in Europe in the 17th Century, but by about 1815, it became the most popular dance in the ballrooms of Europe. What was it?

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What international financial institution cut its global growth outlook in April 2026 due to the war in the Middle East?

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Which musical instrument, found in most symphony orchestras, is named after a country?

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This 1979 TV miniseries, based on a Stephen King novel, features a writer named Ben Mears who returns to his childhood town of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, only to discover its residents are slowly turning into vampires, including the terrifying sight of child vampire Danny Glick floating outside a window. What is the title of this chilling miniseries?

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Words beginning with H: a. Operated by the force of moving water: b. New Zealand mountain climber who, in 1953, became the first man to reach the top of Mt. Everest c. Arabic standing water pipe

6

There are five pairs U.S. Presidents who share the same last name. What are they?

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This 2026 comedy-horror film features a protagonist named Doyle, a gargoyle who grapples with his identity and encounters a cult leader after his mother's death. What is the title of this movie?

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Which hockey player holds the record for having scored the most goals in Stanley Cup playoff games, 122 in a 16-year career?

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Oliver Stone won the Academy Award as Best Director twice in a four year span: for a 1986 film and a 1989 film, both related to the same subject. What were the film titles?

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This 1984 Malayalam-language film explores themes of mental illness and societal perception, featuring Nedumudi Venu in a prominent role. What is the title of this Indian drama?

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In which city can you find the point where Germany, France, and Switzerland all meet?

7

TV's Star Trek is set in which century?

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The first person to win an Oscar while playing the role of a person of the opposite sex occurred in 1983. The Oscar for Best Supporting Actress went to a woman who played the role of a male photographer. What was the name of the film and the name of the w

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The name of which subject or science is derived from the Greek language, and means "love of wisdom"?