Popular Trivia Questions

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What term describes a government where power is divided between a central authority and regional units?

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Which musical group, who sang "Red Red Wine," took their group name from a British unemployment benefits form?

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What classic cocktail combines gin, vermouth, and an olive garnish?

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What warm alcoholic drink is traditionally served at British pubs during winter, made from heated wine with spices?

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What marine mammal is known as the 'sea cow'?

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What element has the atomic number 1?

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Name the two most populous islands of Indonesia.

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Which Humphrey Bogart film won the Academy Award as best picture of 1943?

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Which large, white puffy clouds are usually a sign of good weather?

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Which 15-year old American figure skater became Olympic champion in 1998, the youngest winner since Sonja Henie in 1928?

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Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 at what age, of what reason?

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To the relief of millions of his subjects, which brutal world leader died on March 5, 1953?

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What legal term refers to compensation awarded to a plaintiff beyond actual damages, meant to punish the defendant?

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Who painted 'Water Lilies', a series of approximately 250 oil paintings?

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One of the world's most prolific composers, Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, wrote hundreds of musical works, and produced four children who became noted musicians. Two of them were named Johann, another named Wilhelm, and the fourth was perhaps the best known. Give his full name.