Random Trivia Questions

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In which decade of the twentieth century did each of these fads or fashions reach their height? A. Bathub gin b. the beat generation c. Bra burning.

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Which major American newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff in February 2026, including its entire sports department?

13

Actor John Derek had three actress wives, all of whom he photographed for Playboy Magazine. Can you name them?

9

Which woman's acting credits include the following films: The Big Chill (1983), Reversal of Fortune (1990), and The House of the Spirits (1994) ?

6

Which animal has the longest gestation period? Human, Whale, or Elephant?

20

The name for the text of an opera comes from the Italian phrase meaning little book. What is this word?

11

The world's longest trade route connected China and India with the Mediterranean. For thousands of years camel caravans moved along this route transporting what most valuable commodity?

3

What 1911 disaster in New York City led to major workplace safety reforms?

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What space shuttle exploded on take off, on January 28, 1986, and which two female astronauts died on board?

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During the Middle Ages, stonemasons would carve grotesquely decorative rain spouts along the ends of the roofs, in the form of animals or faces. What are these things called?

6

According to the Nielsen ratings, the highest rated TV show for the decade of the 1960's was a western series, and the highest rated TV show for the decade of the 1970's was a situation comedy series. Can you name them?

14

Although this island is the smallest in the Greater Antilles, after Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica, it is by far the most affluent. Which island is this?

12

It is said that Erik the Red named this land incorrectly on purpose, in order to attract visitors and settlers. Which land?

8

What 2012 dance craze was inspired by a South Korean pop song by PSY?

7

The steps of the New York public library are guarded by what animals (in statue form)?