Random Trivia Questions

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Suspense films: a. Which female starred in Alfred Hitchcock's follow up to Psycho; the 1963 film, The Birds? b. For which 1972 beasty-horror film did Michael Jackson sing the theme song: a love song to a rat?

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German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit, in the early 18th century, called 32 degrees the freezing point of water. And 0 degrees on his scale represented the freezing point of what mixture?

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The name of which South African city was derived from the phrase South West Township?

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Hosted by a beloved British presenter known for her distinctive fringe, this chat show features lively conversations with major stars from film, television, and music, often accompanied by a studio audience. Which show, premiering in March 2026, is this?

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The 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers went to how many games?

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In Lando Norris's 2025 F1 title-decider at Abu Dhabi, which driver won the race but still finished second in the championship?

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An archaeological survey in March 2026 revealed a 0.5-square-mile Bronze Age city, now known as Semiyarka, in the steppe of what country?

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Which Hayao Miyazaki film won the Best Animated Feature Oscar at the 2024 Academy Awards?

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Animals characterized by a segmented spinal column are called vertebrates. In biology, there are five classes of vertebrates, one of which is called mammals. What are the other four?

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Which country's Liberal Democratic Party won an overwhelming majority in House of Representatives elections in February 2026?

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Generally speaking, who lives longer: cats or dogs?

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Foods: If you order arroz con pollo, what, in English, did you order?

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How many independent countries share a land border with France?

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What 1970s fad featured a smiley face as a widely recognized symbol?

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What are California's three toughest maximum security state prisons?