Today's Trivia Questions

6

A controversial 1992 film by a controversial director, features the life of a black militant. Name the subject and director.

6

Which Portuguese explorer was the first European to sail to India, in 1497?

15

What 1803 Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

9

Which one of the five Great Lakes is highest above sea level, and also deepest?

10

America's (and possibly the world's) first movie review was printed in 1909 in what prestigious newspaper?

57

Which iconic filmmaker known for 'Blue Velvet' and 'Twin Peaks' passed away in 2025 at age 78?

20

After the stabbing death of two teenagers by another teenager in 1959, some radio stations banned this Bobby Darin hit record from "The Threepenny Opera." What was the song title?

17

If you have 1000 pennies, 1000 nickels, 1000 dimes, 1000 quarters, and 1000 half dollars, then how much do you have altogether?

12

What are the two most famous auction houses of London?

74

Which film starring Timothée Chalamet won two Oscars at the 2025 Academy Awards?

52

Images from NASA's DART mission, analyzed in March 2026, provided the first direct visual proof of what phenomenon occurring between asteroids?

82

What annual festival, known for its masks and historic grandeur, was celebrated in Venice, Italy, from January 31 to February 17, 2026?

38

What major annual consumer electronics trade show was held in Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2026?

3

What small plastic disc fad from the 1990s originated as milk bottle caps in Hawaii?

47

Which men's tennis player won both the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2025?