Today's Trivia Questions

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In 1989, the Gypsy Kings broke into the pop charts and became the first world-music superstars. What is their country of origin?

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What was the last name of Sylvester Stallone's character, Rocky, and who was Rocky's first boxing opponent named after one of the most famous Greek gods ?

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What is the French equivalent for the German word Fraulein?

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On July 16, 1945, three weeks before the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, it was tested for the first time where?

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This woman is a movie star, a singing star, and was Miss America in 1984. What is her name?

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What country, part of the British empire, has been called "The Jewel in the Crown"?

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Shortly after he earned the NBA 1997 Rookie of the Year award, he was arrested in Virginia for drug and firearms possession. Since then he has released controversial rap music albums and became Most Valuable Player for the 2000-2001 season. Who is he?

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The largest mammal that ever lived weighs more than 100 tons. What kind of animal is this?

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Can you name three Jane Austin novels which have been turned into films?

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This language, spoken in Barcelona, is closely related to the French Provençal dialect. The language was banned in 1939 by Spanish dictator Franco. However, due to a surge of nationalism after Franco's death, today it is one of the two official languages

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The largest selling song of 1972 dealt with a tragic event that occurred on February 3, 1959, resulting in the death of three famous people. What was the song title, and who wrote and recorded it?

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Which woman served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 1981 until 1985?

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What three words beginning with the letter "P" describe the ruling class, the common people, and the poorest class of ancient Rome.

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Michael Jackson claims that he modeled his dance moves and vocal styling on which soulful musical performer?

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When this 31-year old died in New York of a perforated ulcer in 1926, women rioted in the streets, and some committed suicide. Who was the person who inspired such a strong emotional reaction?