Today's Trivia Questions

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April 15, 1912, what great tragedy occurred in icy Atlantic waters off Newfoundland, taking 1500 lives?

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What amendment to the US Constitution sets the presidential term limit to two terms?

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Which film's title suggests a journey or movement occurring during a traditional afternoon beverage break?

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Name the capital cities of each of these islands: a. Cyprus b. Dominican Republic c. Falkland Islands

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In April, 1982, war broke out between two very unlikely enemies, countries located almost 7,000 miles apart, in a neutral location. Who were the opponents, and generally where did they fight?

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The original street design for Liberty City in "Grand Theft Auto" was based on which real-life metropolis?

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In a dark fantasy television series, a chosen hero gains strength by consuming the essence of defeated mythical creatures, battling ever-growing threats to the human realm. What is the title of this fictional show?

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What wall divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989?

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The name of which South African city was derived from the phrase South West Township?

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Famous for his beret, be-bop sunglasses, and his trumpet whose horn points diagonally upward toward the heavens, who was this jazz all-star who died in 1993?

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a. According to the Bible, on which mountain did Noah's Ark land? b. In which modern country is that mountain located?

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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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Which actress won Best Supporting Actress at the 2024 Oscars for her role in The Holdovers?

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Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman hosted this popular science entertainment show, which tested the validity of urban legends and common beliefs through elaborate experiments.

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Which movie did Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson star in that was based on a videogame?