Today's Trivia Questions

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Which one of these countries is NOT part of Asia's Golden Triangle? Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, or Burma?

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This glamorous, mysterious German movie star, first popular in the 1920's, refused an offer to return to Nazi Germany, and instead became an anti-Nazi propagandist during WWII. Who is she?

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Who painted 'The Persistence of Memory', featuring melting clocks?

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What is the busiest sea port in Southeast Asia?

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Which director known for 'The Princess Bride' and 'A Few Good Men' was tragically killed in December 2025?

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What US federal agency is responsible for national defense?

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What major global event, with the theme 'Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods,' was celebrated on March 3, 2026?

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What medical drama series, part of Dick Wolf's "One Chicago" franchise, follows the doctors and nurses of the emergency department at the fictional Gaffney Chicago Medical Center?

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Alfred Nobel, who set aside $9 million in 1901 for annual prizes in important fields, gained his wealth and fame from what volatile business?

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In 1926, he flew to the North Pole; in 1929 he flew to the South Pole. In 1934 he lived alone near the South pole for five months. Who was he?

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Hong Kong is not only home to many large international businesses, but also world-famous for a certain kind of hand work. What is it?

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What type of research, studying nearly 7 million cells, found that aging starts earlier than expected and unfolds in a coordinated way across 21 organs?

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Words beginning with H: a. Operated by the force of moving water: b. New Zealand mountain climber who, in 1953, became the first man to reach the top of Mt. Everest c. Arabic standing water pipe

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His TV credits include the role of Opie in "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Richie" in Happy Days. He was one of the leads in George Lucas's American Graffiti in 1973. Since then, he has been a very successful film director. What is his name?

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NM: The foundations for it were laid by William the Conqueror in 1078. Later, it was used as a mint, and King Henry VII made it his home. Queen Elizabeth I and her mother lived there, as did Sir Walter Raleigh. Name this London landmark.