Today's Trivia Questions

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Can you give the decibel levels of each of the following sounds: within 10 a. Normal conversation b. Jet plane takeoff c. Live loud rock music

10

Who invented the radio, according to most historical accounts?

14

What 1455 book was the first ever printed using movable, reusable type?

9

In December, 1860, an event occurred which lead eventually to the Civil War: what was the first state to secede from the Union?

6

The country that lies closest to Cuba, lies about 50 miles east of Cuba. Which country is it?

3

All the parties that signed the 1998 Good Friday Agreement intended to work towards peace... where?

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BONUS: In 399 BC, at the age of 70, Socrates was convicted and sentenced to death by drinking poison, for what crime?

9

Can you name three Nicholas Cage films whose titles include the names of southwestern U.S. locations?

10

The symbol of the Anheuser-Busch brewing company is the image of draft horses pulling the beer wagons. These horses originated in Scotland. What kind of horses are they?

13

In the world of wines, what is the name for the aroma or perfume given off by wine?

11

In 1987 some of the great films were Broadcast News, Good Morning, Vietnam, Fatal Attraction, and Moonstruck, but the film that won nine Oscars, including best picture, was a true story set in an Asian country. What was the title?

13

What animated television series, known for its slapstick comedy, centers on the endless rivalry between a housecat and a mischievous mouse, often involving elaborate chase sequences and comical violence?

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Which film won Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony held on March 2, 2025?

14

In which city are each of these people buried? a. Jim Morrison? b. Karl Marx? c. Charles Lindburgh? Which state?

15

Although only five murders can be attributed for certain to this person, he is probably the most famous mass-murderer of all time. Who did this dirty work about 100 years ago in London?