Today's Trivia Questions

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Which African-American writer was the author of these three novels: 1961 - "Nobody Knows My Name" / 1962 -"Another Country" / 1963 - "The Fire Next Time" -

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A rebellious classic film from 1955 is called Rebel Without a Cause. Can you name the three youthful stars of this film - none of whom are living today?

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Which actress and actor starred in the film, "10", and who was the director?

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What sporting event is named for a fifth century B.C. military battle in which the Greeks defeated a much larger Persian army, and sent a messenger who collapsed and died upon delivering his message?

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According to the bible, the final and conclusive battle between good and evil will take place in what place, whose name today symbolizes any great and decisive battle?

1

All these people come from the same state: Henry Ford, Gerald Ford, Madonna, and Diana Ross. Which state is it?

6

When Hugh Grant was caught in Los Angeles with a prostitute, it helped publicize his upcoming film with what title?

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When she won the Academy Award as best actress, Sally Field announced, "You like me! You really like me!" Name this film in which she played a young widow and cotton farmer in the south.

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Which fast-food chain lost more than $29 million after their hamburgers were linked to deadly bacterial outbreaks in 1993?

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The Mogul Empire thrived from the 16th to the 18th Centuries, primarily in which country?

13

The state of South Carolina borders how many other states?

13

What do tourists travel to Cork, Ireland to kiss?

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In its basic form, this substance is a kind of soap, but when mixed with gasoline, it forms a deadly material used in flame throwers and incendiary bombs. What is it?

5

In a full-sized baseball field, is the pitcher's rubber located closer to 2nd base, or home plate, or exactly halfway between?

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Located on the Thames River opposite Windsor is the largest and most famous of England's public schools. It was founded by Henry VI in 1440. What's the name?