Today's Trivia Questions

11

If the eastern end of the earth is called the Orient, what is the western end called -what is the opposite of the word, Orient ?

13

What is the traditional gift for a 25th wedding anniversary?

18

There were five comedy Marx brothers. Two of them were Groucho and Harpo. Who were the other three?

16

What song, written by Paul Anka, was recorded by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Sid Vicious, among others?

14

Generally speaking, where would you find the Van Allen belts? In a hockey game, in an automobile, near the north pole, or in space?

62

In Germany's February 2025 federal election, what percentage of the vote did the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party receive?

13

Can you identify a rich, creamy sauce of butter, egg yolks and lemon juice that is named after a European country?

8

The longest continuously published catalog in the USA was created in the 19th century for a New York department store named after its two founders, that has been selling the most modern, unique, and innovative gadgets and inventions worldwide since 1848.

12

This pop-rock music singer and songwriter had his first hit in his own country in 1964, and worldwide hits since the early 70's. His songs often contained political or social commentary, and he has been called the "first third world superstar." What is hi

10

This person, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, was the Muslim warrior who captured Jerusalem from the crusaders in 1187, thereby ending Christian control over the holy land. What was his name?

4

How many times can someone successfully perform hara-kiri (also known as hari-kari)?

6

The first one of these ever built, complete with luxurious accessories and a piano, was built in Pittsburgh in 1905. The price of admission was 5¢. What was it?

16

Each of these begins with the letter B: a. Mountain range where Mt. Rushmore is located. b. Style of art, music, and architecture in the 17th century marked by extravagance and elaborateness.

13

In 1980, the United Nations definited a word in the following manner: anyone who has been persecuted or who had a well-founded fear of persecution if he returned to his homeland. What was this word being defined?

5

The length of one earth day is approximately 24 hours (actually 23'56). Which planet in our solar system has the longest day, equivalent to about 244 earth days?