Random Trivia Questions

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On June 13, 2025, Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in an operation called what?

13

From 1455-1485, which two houses fought each other for possession of the English crown in the Wars of the Roses?

5

Europe's longest river, the Volga, flows from hills northwest of Moscow about 2,300 miles, finally emptying into which body of water?

8

How many US states west of the Mississippi River lie on the Canadian border?

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Google's Willow quantum computing chip ran its 'Quantum Echoes' algorithm how many times faster than the best classical supercomputer?

21

In its basic form, this substance is a kind of soap, but when mixed with gasoline, it forms a deadly material used in flame throwers and incendiary bombs. What is it?

1

Born in 1903, he became a singer and actor who received an Academy Award in 1944, and recorded 1500 records, including more #1 hits than Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and the Beatles (39 of them). Who was he?

4

What are the names of the two major mountain ranges of Switzerland?

15

From the French term chatepelose, meaning “hairy cat," comes the appropriate name of what insect?

18

Which sweet treat was introduced in 1932 and named after figures from literature?

11

In 1905, this woman opened her own architecture office in San Francisco. One year later, after the earthquake and fire of 1906, the interior of the Fairmont Hotel was rebuilt by her. Who was she?

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During which President's term in office did each of these historical events occur? a. U.S. hostages released from Iran? b. Stock Market crashed 1929 c. First 7 states seceded from the union

17

Among the greatest works of early Renaissance art are the bronze door panels called the Gates of Paradise created by 15th century sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti for the cathedral in what artistic city?

9

The tallest mountain in the continental United States lies in a range named after one is Spain. Name the range and the peak.

4

The world's longest continuous hiking trail is located in the U.S., and is called the Appalachian Trail; it extends over 2,000 miles, from which state in the North to which state in the South?