Random Trivia Questions

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Born in Tasmania in 1909, he prospected for gold, smuggled diamonds, and worked on ships. He was the first Australian actor to become a major Hollywood star. Who was this man, who died in 1959?

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If you go out to eat at a restaurant in a foreign country, and you must pay a 15% service fee, followed by a 12% tax on everything, even the service fee, what actual exact percentage did you pay above the base price?

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In this 2015 dystopian sci-fi sequel, Tris Prior and Four are fugitives on the run from the Erudite faction and its leader, Jeanine, as the battle for control intensifies in a fractured society. What is the title of this second film in The Divergent Series?

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What long-running American late-night talk show, which premiered on January 26, 2003, features celebrity interviews, musical guests, and comedic sketches, hosted by its namesake comedian on ABC?

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Almost every night from the 1960's until the early 1990's, after a drumroll, which person would announce: "And now, Heeeeere's Johnny"?

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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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Describe in words the exact direction that is 697.5° clockwise from due north?

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What is the overarching title often used to describe S. S. Rajamouli's groundbreaking two-part Indian epic fantasy film series, which began in 2015 and captivated audiences with its grand scale, mythological narrative, and stunning visuals?

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Steven Yeun and Ali Wong star in this Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Netflix dark comedy series, which begins with an escalating road rage incident between two strangers.

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Hosted by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, which popular daily YouTube talk show features a variety of segments including taste tests, challenges, and interviews, often with a comedic and sometimes gross-out twist?

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A life-size statue of Pocahontas can be found in which city in Virginia?

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What is the upper house of the United Kingdom's Parliament called?

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What material is increasingly being used in new EV batteries due to its abundance and lower cost compared to lithium?

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Which person did the Associated Press writers vote as Athlete of the Year, 1995?

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Which director won four Oscar awards in a single night for producing, directing, writing, and editing the film Anora?