Random Trivia Questions

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Major Motoko Kusanagi leads an elite task force in a futuristic cyberpunk world, pursuing a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master in this influential 1995 Japanese animated film. What is the title of this movie?

1

In April, 1982, war broke out in a neutral location between two very unlikely enemies -- countries located almost 7,000 miles apart. Who were the opponents; where did they fight?

6

What two actresses starred in the 1991 film, Thelma and Louise

17

If tourists in Switzerland pay $1.00 to get 1.5 Swiss Francs, then they pay the equivalent of how many dollars for a meal that costs 80 Francs?

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When this country was admitted to the United Nations in 1993, it became the smallest country represented there (in terms of both area and population). Which country is this?

6

What is the upper house of the United Kingdom's Parliament called?

10

He is considered one of the greatest Latin American poets. He served as a Senator in Chile, was Chile's ambassador to France, and was featured in the film, "Il Postino" (The Postman). Who was he?

10

What labor leader co-founded the AFL in 1886 and served as its president for nearly 40 years?

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Which 2001 film sees Frodo Baggins and eight companions embark on a perilous journey from Rivendell to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring?

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On a quiz show, you can pick two envelopes. One envelope has $1000 in it, one has $500, one has $300, one has $200, one has $50, and one is empty. How many different amounts can be won?

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What Latin phrase meaning 'nurturing mother' is used to refer to one's former school?

3

Originally called "Military Patrol," it combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting and became a winter olympic sport in 1960. What is it?

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What cultural celebration, beginning on February 17, 2026, marked the start of the Year of the Horse?

13

Which two states form the entire western border of Minnesota?

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In which two Italian cities were the 2026 Winter Olympics held?