Random Trivia Questions

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What is the name of the international system that divides the world into grid squares for identifying locations in amateur radio?

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During the 1980's which entertainer was considered to be the poet laureate of Colorado?

7

The whiskey called bourbon is distilled from a fermented mash composed at least 51% of what grain?

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In the mid-1800's he was poverty-ridden and a failure as an actor. He went on to become well-known as a great author and storyteller, especially of fairy tales. Name this famous Dane.

11

Who coined the phrase 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself'?

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In 1958, Russian poet and novelist Boris Pasternak was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, but negative Soviet reaction forced him to refuse the honor. For which novel was Boris Pasternak awarded the Nobel Prize?

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Which French president called snap elections in the summer of 2024 that backfired on his centrist party?

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This American actress of the silent film era starred in sensational, highly publicized films such as Cleopatra (1917) and Salome (1918). Who was she?

6

What asteroid, larger than 0.5 km, was reported in January 2026 by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory to have the fastest spin of any known asteroid?

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Which NHL team won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2025 with a Game 6 victory over the Edmonton Oilers?

10

Can you name three different singing groups with which Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young sang before combining their forces?

13

What is the traditional gift for a 50th wedding anniversary?

11

What social characteristic did all these men have in common? Peter Tchaikovsky, Cole Porter, Leonardo Da Vinci, Tennessee Williams, Dag Hammarskjold?

10

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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What enigmatic steles, known as 'dragon stones,' were studied in Armenia in January 2026, believed to be associated with ancient water cults?