Today's Trivia Questions

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Her parents were Zeus and Leda. Legend has it that her exceptional beauty caused the Trojan War. Who was she?

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In the ancient Mediterranean world there was no soap. An item normally found in the kitchen was also used for washing the body. What was it?

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What name is given to the darkest part of a shadow cast by the earth or moon during an eclipse?

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It is said that Erik the Red named this land incorrectly on purpose, in order to attract visitors and settlers. Which land?

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This television series, exploring themes of identity and societal roles, delves into the complex lives of a group of women navigating modern challenges. What is the title of this show?

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Approximately how many homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by the 2025 LA wildfires?

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What radio frequency band is used for most AM broadcasting?

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Which TV series won the Emmy Award as best comedy five consecutive years in the 1990's?

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If 20 people are drinking beer, 16 are eating fish, and 12 are doing both, what fraction of the people are eating fish and drinking beer?

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Many European nations begin with the letter S: Some are Spain, Sweden, and maybe even Scotland. Can you name three more?

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This music superstar had seven consecutive #1 hits on the Billboard charts from 1985-1988. Who was she: Madonna, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, or Janet Jackson?

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In air miles, is San Francisco closer to Honolulu or New York?

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In what year did South Africa hold its first multiracial democratic elections?

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In this 2017 Pixar animated film, Lightning McQueen faces a new generation of high-tech racers and seeks to prove he's still the best, with the help of a young trainer named Cruz Ramirez. What is the title of this third installment?

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Around the turn of the century, when this device was first used at Harrod's department store in London, brandy was served to people who felt faint after using it. What was it?