Today's Trivia Questions

8

The first Emmy Award ever won by a show on the Fox TV network was the show that introduced the Simpsons cartoon. What was it?

2

Actors actually climbing mountains: a. What is the name of the 1993 mountain adventure movie starring Sylvester Stallone? b. What was the name of the 1975 Swiss mountain adventure film starring Clint Eastwood?

9

Fearing that its name might lead to the "spiritual pollution" of Chinese youth, China has banned the sale of which Yves Saint Laurent perfume product in stores across the country?

13

How many total Electoral College votes are there in the US?

15

The residents of which city of the world call themselves Cariocas?

11

Which plant, common around Christmas time, contains poisonous berries which can cause acute stomach irritation if eaten?

11

Born in Texas in 1934, this popular American television and film comedienne and singer became, in 1981, the first person to win a libel suit against the sleazy tabloid National Enquirer?

9

What is the busiest sea port in Southeast Asia?

11

Carol Channing won the Tony award as Best Actress for her role in one of Broadway's longest running shows. What was the title?

20

Can you name two famous billionaires who died in the year 1976?

13

On St. Patrick's Day in 1965, Chicago mayor Richard Daley did something extremely unusual to the Chicago River. This tradition carried on for many years. What was it?

10

In which decade of the twentieth century did each of these fads or fashions reach their height? A. Bathub gin b. the beat generation c. Bra burning.

14

He was born in the 1960's in Oakland with the name Stanley Burrell. As an entertainer he earned five American Music Awards, three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards. What is the stage name of this popular rapper?

4

What is the name of the seaside resort town in South East England where a major battle raged in the year 1066?

14

What type of radio transmission is used by amateur radio operators and is also known as 'ham radio'?