Popular Trivia Questions

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The largest freshwater lake in the world is Lake Superior. The second largest is in Africa. What's its name?

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She began her Hollywood career with bit roles in the 1930's. She became a star in the 40's, performing in dozens of films. She turned her attention to radio in the late 40's, and from 1951 to 1957 she starred in a T.V. show. Who was she?

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Which 1959 film, directed by Howard Hawks, starred Dean Martin, John Wayne, and Ricky Nelson?

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Of all African nations, this country most successfully avoided European colonization. Except for a short period of occupation by Italy from 1935-1941, this country has remained independent for more than 2000 years. Which country is this?

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Which person did the Associated Press writers vote as Athlete of the Year, 1995?

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Many alternative rock musicians consider this Asian woman to be a foremother of alternative rock music. Who is she?

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The wife of Nicholas II was the last czarina of Russia (1894-1917). After the Bolshevik revolution, she and her family were imprisoned and executed. Who was she?

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What animal is the larva of a butterfly or moth?

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Around the late 1800's, if a cowboy was having a really bad day, he might take out his frustration on the saloon musician. In 1972, Elton John released an album whose title reflected that sentiment. What was it?

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The name of which subordinate military position comes from the French language and means, in place of the holder of the rank?

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In the summer of, 1971, a pair of performers began to host a summer replacement series. The show was so popular that it launched their individual and combined careers. Who are they?

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The title of a book about Charles Manson was taken from the title of a Beatles song. What was it?

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It began in the 1950's as a rebellion against the conservative policies and high production costs of New York City's commercial theaters. Lately, in theaters, coffeehouses, churches, lofts, and basements throughout New York City, it serves as a forum for

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Which country, former member of the British empire, celebrated its 50th anniversary as an independent country on August 15, 1997?

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The numbers game: if I said, 24 = h. in a d., you would say "hours in a day." See if you can figure out this one: 206 = b. in the h.b.