Random Trivia Questions

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What iconic 1982 neo-noir science fiction film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, depicts a "blade runner" tasked with hunting down rogue genetically engineered humanoids known as replicants in a dystopian Los Angeles?

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In the 1960's the William H. Rorer pharmaceutical company released a product whose commercial name came from the words Maalox (the company's best-known product) and the phrase "quiet interlude." What was the name of this product?

3

What toy craze caused widespread panic buying and even fights during the 1996 holiday season?

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In this 2012 romantic fantasy comedy-drama, a struggling novelist finds his life turned upside down when his fictional dream girl mysteriously comes to life. What is the title of this film, starring Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan?

8

What two 'colorful' rivers meet to form the world's longest river?

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This kind of dance originated in Europe in the 17th Century, but by about 1815, it became the most popular dance in the ballrooms of Europe. What was it?

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Born in 1943, he studied at Cambridge University, trained as a lawyer, played football for Real Madrid, won the 1968 Spanish Song Festival, and became one of the most popular singers in the world. Who is he?

43

What new book by Abby Jimenez, a romantic novel from her Say You'll Remember Me series, was released on March 24, 2026?

15

Which president signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law in 1970?

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What is the title of Germany's longest-running and most-watched daily news program, which first aired in 1952?

8

The 14th Dalai Lama announced in July 2025 that he will reincarnate. What authority did he grant sole power to identify his successor?

19

Which deaf person won the Oscar as Best Actress in 1986 and for which film?

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In which U.S. state is MetLife Stadium, the venue hosting the 2026 World Cup Final?

8

The American Film Institute in the year 2000 asked a jury of film-industry leaders to list the funniest movies of all time. The top two movies on the list were films in which men played the role of women. Name these films.

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In 1989, the Gypsy Kings broke into the pop charts and became the first world-music superstars. What is their country of origin?