Today's Trivia Questions

1

This vegetable is called, in French, pomme-de-terre, and in German, Erdapfel, both of which mean "earth apple." What is the English name for this vegetable?

18

The largest one of these came from a giant clam in the Philippines and weighed about 14 pounds. What was it?

9

Which major city of England lies closest to Sherwood Forest?

52

What was the name of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed on March 26, 2024 after being struck by a container ship?

30

Which New York cardinal reportedly served as a 'kingmaker' during the 2025 papal conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV?

19

His history of the invasion of Greece by the Persian Empire was the beginning of all Western history writing. What ancient Greek historian is often called the father of history?

23

Which Disney live-action remake became the first film of 2025 from an American studio to gross $1 billion worldwide?

11

The Academy award-winning best actress from 1980 played the film role of "the first lady of country music." Name the actress, the film, and the singer portrayed in the film.

7

What modern technological advance that most of us use today, was "born" at the UCLA, in 1969?

12

Which person, in the 1960's, accused the automobile industry of producing dangerous cars, when he wrote the book Unsafe at Any Speed ?

4

In 1987 she won the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress for her role in a film which starred Cher and Nicholas Cage. One year later her cousin ran for President of the United States. Who is she, and for what film did she win the Oscar?

13

There are approximately 1.6 million of these in every mile. What are they?

8

What do the cities of Atlanta in the United States and Tbilisi in the former Soviet Union have in common?

4

Which four stringed instruments make up a string quartet?

4

This 19th century American frontierswoman was a companion of Wild Bill Hickok. She dressed like a man and frequented bars in the Dakota Territory where she told stories of her adventures. By what name do we know her?