Today's Trivia Questions

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A certain style of facial hair was named for a Major General in the American Civil War, who sported such a style. What's the name of this style, and what was the name of the General?

36

What city in Rwanda began restoring its natural defenses against flooding a decade ago by transforming a degraded swamp into a high-functioning wetland?

81

How many maintenance workers were killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore?

17

Which London landmark is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, British Commissioner of Works in the 1850's?

15

This 1953 musical comedy film, an adaptation of a Cole Porter Broadway musical, was adapted from Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. It starred Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel, featured the song, "Another Opening, Another Show," and was filmed in 3-D!

15

What 1803 Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

3

In Christianity, what is the period of 40 days before Easter called?

15

This historical period was characterized by the existence of dinosaurs, and the appearance of the earliest mammals and birds. It was named after a Swiss mountain range. What's the name?

11

In what country did the Arab Spring begin in December 2010?

17

What is the only country of Central America which has no contact with the Pacific Ocean?

16

The first talking picture in Britain was called Blackmail. It was made in 1929, and was directed by which well-known director?

8

What was the name of the nuclear power plant in the USSR which had a deadly accident in 1986?

7

What country of the world produces more feature films than any other country?

10

What Los Angeles suburb is named for the Roman goddess of fruit and fruit trees? Is it Pomona, Glendora, or Pasadena?

5

Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter travelled overseas in 1981 to attend the funeral of what person?