Random Trivia Questions

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In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail towards the west, looking for India, (or Asia), but didn't find it. However, five years later this Portuguese navigator set sail towards the East, and reached India in 1498. Who was he?

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Which F1 team did Lando Norris drive for when he won the 2025 World Championship?

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If all the U.S. state capitals were listed in alphabetical order, the first and last on the list would be capitals of bordering states. Can you name them?

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In 1989, this European monarchy with 5 million inhabitants was the world's first nation to legalize gay marriages. Which country is it?

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According to the U.S. Constitution, no person may become President of the United States unless he/she is a citizen who has lived in this country for at least how many years?

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In the insect world, certain male bees have the enviable task of performing no work. Their primary function is to mate with the queen bee. What are they called?

15

What amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?

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From the list of foods which cause allergies in humans, which particular food product is (according to my ref. material) at the top of the list?

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The capital city of this Asian nation is named after the national religion. Which country, which capital city?

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In 1974 this young actress who co-starred in a film with her father became the youngest person to ever win the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. Who was she, and for what film?

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Which Amendment to the US Constitution grants people the right to keep and bear Arms?

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This game evolved in the Spanish-Basque region in the 17th century. The ball used in this game sometimes reaches speeds of 150 miles per hour, and people bet on the outcomes of the games. It is sometimes called pelota, but more commonly known as what?

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Generally speaking, who lives longer: cats or dogs?

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"It" has been consumed since the 1500's B.C.. Warriors drank it to gather courage, and common people took it as a medicine. It was so revered that wars were fought over its trade routes, and its seeds were used as money. Today it can be eaten or drunk. Wh

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The phrase Barbary Coast often refers to San Francisco, but the word Barbary actually refers to what region of the world?