Random Trivia Questions

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What is the term for the phenomenon where an archer develops an inability to release the bowstring smoothly, often called 'target panic'?

19

This 320-island nation of the southwest Pacific Ocean with capital Suva was discovered in 1643 by Dutch navigator Abel Tasman, annexed by Great Britain in 1874, and became independent in 1970. What country is it?

5

Spaghetti Westerns, popularized in the 1960s by film director Sergio Leone, were usually filmed in which two countries?

3

What is the name of the organic molecule that carries oxygen in the blood, and gives blood its red color?

8

Name the capital cities of each of these islands: a. Cyprus b. Dominican Republic c. Falkland Islands

20

In the early 1600's in England, the use of "sotweed" caught on as an overwhelmingly popular habit in England, even though King James wrote a booklet arguing against its use. What was this "sotweed"?

19

What is the national motto of the United States?

4

Can you name the five state capital cities which begin with the letter, "A"?

52

This French daily soap opera, known in its original language as "Demain nous appartient," follows the dramatic lives of the inhabitants of the coastal town of Sète. What is the English title of this TV show?

52

What new observatory, built atop a mountain in Chile, came online in 2025 with the world's biggest camera?

13

What two things did some people burn in the late 60's and early 70's as a form of left-wing political protest?

61

Which Swedish skier won the women's 50km mass start classic in the final cross-country skiing event at the 2026 Olympics?

6

The country that lies closest to Cuba, lies about 50 miles east of Cuba. Which country is it?

19

This film premiered in December 1977, and the soundtrack album became the biggest selling of all time. Which film?

9

What legal defense argues the defendant was elsewhere when the crime was committed?