Random Trivia Questions

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As French minister of war in the 1920's, he proposed a line of fortification along France's eastern border with Germany. Considered impregnable, the line was breached and captured by the Nazis. Who was he?

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On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to divest or face a ban on which social media platform?

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Which American sprinter won the men's 100-meter gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics by a margin of just 0.005 seconds?

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Believe it or not, Michael Jackson's first #1 solo record was the title song from a 1972 film about a trained rat. What was the title?

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From one of America's major cities you can drive south under a body of water, and arrive in Canada. Which cities, and which body of water?

14

The statement, "The right of citizens to vote shall not be denied because of sex" became a part of the U.S. Constitution in what year? Was it 1787 when the constitution was written, or as an amendment in 1865, 1920, or 1945?

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The largest type of living bird can be 9 feet in height and weigh 350 lbs (160 kgs). What kind of bird is it?

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Which famous person was stabbed to death on March 15, 44 B.C.?

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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?

5

What political movement led to India's independence from British rule in 1947?

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The U.S. Naval Academy and Army Military Academy are located in what two cities?

8

The "Kingdom Hearts" videogame series is a collaboration between Disney and what famous gaming company?

10

Can you name three countries that begin with "J"?

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The city of Bratislava is the capital city of what new country?

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This play won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1976, became one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, and became a film in 1985. What is its name?