Popular Trivia Questions

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The farthest-inland deep water port on the Mississippi River is located 80 miles upstream, at which city?

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Her parents were Zeus and Leda. Legend has it that her exceptional beauty caused the Trojan War. Who was she?

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Who played the roles of Bobby and Pam Ewing in the popular TV show, Dallas?

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What is the Japanese dish of deep fried vegetables and seafood?

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What space shuttle exploded on take off, on January 28, 1986, and which two female astronauts died on board?

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If a diamond is the hardest known substance , what is used to cut diamonds?

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This British dramatist and poet lived about 400 years ago and is considered the first poet laureate of Britain. A Canadian track star has the same name. Who was this person?

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Can you name the actor, born in South Africa to British parents, who most often portrayed Sherlock Holmes in films, 14 times in the 1940's?

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The biggest box-office money-makers of 1942 were which acting pair?

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Before Sacramento became California's capital city in 1854, five other places hosted the seat of California's government. Can you name them?

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BONUS: Because of wartime restrictions, this 1940 film didn't go into general release until 1942. At first a financial disaster, today this musical is a classic for children and adults alike, combining high art with pop culture. Which film?

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Customarily, the primary colors of the visible spectrum were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. However, around 300 years ago, Sir Isaac Newton found another, situated between blue and violet, and named it what?

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What Korean type of martial arts was first contested for medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?

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His actual parents were Dorothy Gardner and Leslie Lynch King, but this recent President took his name from his adoptive stepfather. Who was he?

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From February 24 to March 6, 1836, 180 people, including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, were killed at which chapel?