Random Trivia Questions

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Which African nation's prime minister, Kamil Idris, announced the government's return to the capital Khartoum in January 2026?

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What 2013 comedy film stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson as two middle-aged salesmen who become interns at Google?

11

Around 4000 years BC, in the lower Tigris and Euphrates valley, the Sumerians developed a form of writing using hundreds of wedge-like strokes and characters, which were symbols for words and syllables. What was this writing called?

14

In which city is the International Court of Justice located?

15

It existed as a toy in Grecian times. It was also a 16th century Filipino jungle fighting weapon. It became once again a toy in 1926. The largest one ever constructed weighed 256 pounds and was launched from a 150 foot high crane. What was it?

10

What are California's three toughest maximum security state prisons?

2

The Million Man March brought 400,000 African-American men together in 1995 for speeches urging them to shoulder the responsibilities of raising families. Where was this event held, and which radical person organized it?

40

Which constellation is home to the bright red supergiant star Betelgeuse, visible throughout January 2026?

39

The Australian parliament passed a national gun buyback program in January 2026, the largest since which year?

4

The largest national park in the USA, almost four times the size of Yellowstone National Park, is called Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and is located in which state?

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What US state's Marin County was reported in January 2026 to be facing a $17 billion price tag to protect its 70 miles of coastline from sea level rise?

9

This South African drama series, which aired in the mid-2000s, explored the hidden complexities and scandals within a group of interconnected friends and family. What was the title of this show?

10

Name the inventors of each of the following common items: a. In 1895, who invented the safety razor? b. In 1928, who invented the electric razor?

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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?

13

What type of labor action involves employees reporting to work but deliberately reducing productivity?