Random Trivia Questions

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Which English word meaning dirty, wretched, or repulsive comes from the Latin word for filthy?

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

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Which 1982 British television series, produced by Granada Television, explores the formative years of the famous detective, portraying him as a brilliant and curious 17-year-old schoolboy solving mysteries before he met Watson?

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What new version of Wi-Fi, offering significantly faster speeds and lower latency, began widespread adoption in early 2026?

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The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed the President's controversial budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 in February 2026, by how many votes?

6

Which non-American actor was paid $13 million to star in the film about Alcatraz, The Rock ?

7

What does the Latin phrase 'ad hominem' describe in argumentation?

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This new-wave/punk musician was a former beautician and Playboy bunny. In the late 1970's she was lead singer of a successful rock act with a colorful group name. Name the group and lead singer?

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Which 2019 animated sequel sees terrier Max dealing with new anxieties after his owner has a baby, while his friends explore their own adventures, including Gidget trying to rescue a toy from a cat-filled apartment and Snowball pretending to be a superhero?

9

Can you name three US states whose spellings contain either the letters X or Z?

17

Name the northernmost and southernmost cities having teams in major league baseball (whether in the United States or Canada).

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In the Dodgers' 2025 World Series Game 7 victory, how many innings did it take to beat the Blue Jays?

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This U.S. psychologist and author was the primary advocate of Behaviorism. He wrote the books Science and Human Behavior in 1955, Walden Two in 1961, and Beyond Freedom and Dignity in 1971. What is his name?

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In 1847, Michigan became the first state to abolish this, and since that time, less than half the states have followed. What is it?

57

Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?