Random Trivia Questions

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This war in 1853 was triggered by a dispute between France, Russia, and Turkey over control of the Holy Places in Palestine, and during this war Florence Nightingale performed her heroic nursing deeds. What was it?

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Which 2018 action spy film, the sixth in its series, sees Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, joined by CIA assassin August Walker, race against time to prevent a global catastrophe involving stolen plutonium cores?

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In the early 1970's, National Airlines in the U.S. used a catch phrase in their advertising campaign, which aroused the anger of feminist groups. What was it? (you can substitute any name in your answer).

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According to population estimates, what three cities are projected to be the world's largest in the year 2000?

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What educational reformer is known as the 'Father of American Education'?

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What 2018 action-adventure film stars Alicia Vikander as a young Lara Croft on her first perilous expedition to a mythical island off the coast of Japan, hoping to solve the mystery of her missing father?

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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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Presidential extremes: a. At 6'4", who was the tallest President? b. At 5'4", who was the shortest President?

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What company paused its space tourism flights for at least two years in January 2026 to focus on moon plans?

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Which animated 'Star Wars' series, a spin-off from 'The Clone Wars,' follows the elite squad of experimental clones known as Clone Force 99, or 'The Bad Batch,' as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the aftermath of the Clone War?

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If a 10 mile taxi ride costs $12 and a 15 mile ride costs $18, then at the same rate how much would a 24 mile ride cost?

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What British social movement of the early 19th century involved workers destroying textile machinery?

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This 2021 web series, a dark comedy created by writer and director Deena ElGenaidi, follows millennial women of color navigating intertwined, sometimes toxic, friendships in Philadelphia. What is the title of this digital series?

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The largest type of living bird can be 9 feet in height and weigh 350 lbs (160 kgs). What kind of bird is it?

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John Cena stars in this HBO Max series, a spin-off from "The Suicide Squad," as a jingoistic killer who believes in achieving peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it. What is the name of this anti-hero show?