Today's Trivia Questions

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To give thanks for the end of the Black Death in 1632, inhabitants of this town in the Bavarian Alps of southern Germany vowed to enact a Passion play every ten years, which they have done faithfully, ever since. Which town is this?

20

What ancient structure, believed to be part of the temple of Pharaoh Apries, was unearthed at Tel Aziz, ancient Memphis, in February 2026?

12

What venomous snake is the longest in the world?

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What phenomenon causes stars to appear to twinkle when viewed from Earth's surface?

13

In 1989, Oliver Stone directed a film about real-life Vietam vet Ron Kovic, who enthusiastically joined the Marines and came back from Vietnam as a quadriplegic, only to endure hostility at home. What was the name of the film, and which actor played the r

12

What 1973 Supreme Court case legalized abortion in the United States?

2

How many times can someone successfully perform hara-kiri (also known as hari-kari)?

2

Emoticons, or smileys, are a series of typed characters frequently used in e-mails that resemble a face and express the writer's emotion. What does the following represent :-) (colon-dash-right parenthesis) ?

19

Which American actor famous for 'Dawson's Creek' died on February 11, 2026 after a battle with colorectal cancer?

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In this 2023 South Korean action thriller, a former bodyguard with deadly skills embarks on a brutal quest for revenge after her best friend is tragically wronged. What is the title of this film?

7

Which two states form the western border of Pennsylvania?

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This Netflix horror series, inspired by a podcast, follows an archivist who is hired to restore a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994 and becomes entangled in the mystery surrounding a documentary filmmaker and a dangerous cult. What is the show called?

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Inhabited since prehistoric times, this city is widely regarded as the world's oldest city. Today it's the capital of its country. Which city is this?

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If you travel directly north from Lima, Peru, until you hit the United states, which of these cities do you come closest to: Phoenix, Houston, New Orleans, or Miami?

16

Which is the world's most populated country containing a predominantly Moslem population?