Random Trivia Questions

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From this U.S. city you can take a tunnel directly southwards into a Canadian city. Name both of these cities.

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What annual meteor shower, known for its short but intense peak, was visible in the early hours of January 4, 2026?

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There are eight states with two-word capital cities. Can you name the three which begin with the letters B, C, & D?

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A new mouse opossum species, Marmosa chachapoya, was identified in Peru's Río Abiseo National Park in December 2025. What type of animal is a mouse opossum?

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When he developed his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein was living in what capital city?

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This action-adventure film's title suggests a protagonist who embarks on a quest, perhaps involving a powerful weapon or a mythical creature, to fulfill an ancient prophecy or save their land. What is this movie?

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If a cone has a circular base of diameter 10 cm. and a slant height of 10 cm. then the volume is what?

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What was the name of the Secretary of the Interior under Ronald Reagan who was drummed out of office in 1983 because of his insensitivity to people and the environment?

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A new peace agreement was brokered in late 2025 to end the ongoing conflict in which Eastern European country?

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1931 horror films: a. Which actor starred in the title role of the original 1931 film, Dracula? b. Who starred as Dr. Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 original of Frankenstein?

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What upcoming Paramount+ series, co-created by Taylor Sheridan, stars Billy Bob Thornton and explores the cutthroat world of oil boomtowns in West Texas?

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A "perfect number" is one in which the sum of the divisors of the number add up to the number. The first "perfect number" is 6, because its divisors are 1,2,3. What is the second perfect number?

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This game evolved in the Spanish-Basque region in the 17th century. The ball used in this game sometimes reaches speeds of 150 miles per hour, and people bet on the outcomes of the games. It is sometimes called pelota, but more commonly known as what?

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Of all the countries of Europe, which one extends furthest west? not restricted to the European mainland, and not counting possessions of other countries like greenland ?

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Which late-night talk show, hosted by a former host of "The Colbert Report," is taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City and often features political commentary and in-depth interviews?