Random Trivia Questions

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What does HTML stand for?

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This spring-blooming plant with white or pink flowers called the trailing arbutus has a very common alternate name. What is it?

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In Bay Area there is an organization called "Lovers of the Stinking Rose," dedicated to what miracle bulb?

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Because of her heroic and efficient work with wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in the 1850's, which woman is considered the founder of modern nursing?

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If, after receiving a 20% discount when buying a television set, and after paying 7% tax, you paid $642, what was the original marked price of the TV set?

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In which Chinese xianxia TV series does former genius Xiao Yan, after losing his powers, embark on a journey of cultivation and revenge with the help of an ancient soul residing in his mother's ring?

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What is the name of the car-sized, nuclear-powered octocopter lander whose subsystems are coming together in 2026 for a mission to Titan?

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The Magna Carta was signed by King John at Runnymede in June of what year?

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This Syrian television drama, known by its Arabic title, explores complex social issues and personal struggles within a contemporary setting, reflecting on various aspects of daily life and relationships. What is the title of this series?

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According to a January 2026 report, the US economy grew by what percentage in the fourth quarter of 2025?

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BONUS: Because of wartime restrictions, this 1940 film didn't go into general release until 1942. At first a financial disaster, today this musical is a classic for children and adults alike, combining high art with pop culture. Which film?

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The American Film Institute in the year 2000 asked a jury of film-industry leaders to list the funniest movies of all time. The top two movies on the list were films in which men played the role of women. Name these films.

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In 1908, this famous automobile was first sold, and cost $825. Which brand and model was it?

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Can you name three Elvis Presley films with a geographical location in the title?

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Which beloved historical drama television series, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's books, chronicles the life and adventures of the Ingalls family on a farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, during the late 19th century?