Random Trivia Questions

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The largest-selling music CD from a movie songtrack has sold 17 million copies, and came from a 1992 film that starred a female singer. What is the movie title and who were the two main stars?

14

College bowl games: a. Name the bowl game named after a Spanish party? b. Name the bowl game named after an animal. c. Name the bowl game named after a greeting:

14

Who painted 'The Scream', one of the most recognizable images in art history?

13

What are two common references to students named after parts of our head:

10

From the name of the Greek goddess of health, the one often pictured feeding a pet snake, comes an English word which concerns most people most of the time. Who is this Greek goddess?

23

What classic Agatha Christie adaptation, frequently remade, follows Hercule Poirot as he investigates the stabbing of a ruthless American businessman aboard a luxurious train stranded in a snowdrift?

12

In 1967, Sidney Poitier starred in two films, both of which won many academy awards, including best actor, best actress, best film, although Sidney didn't win any of these awards. What were the names of the two films?

12

As a 7-year old child, he was invited to play violin at New York's Carnegie Hall. He grew up to become one of the world's great violin virtuosos, and he died in 1999. Who was he?

56

In December 2025, scientists observed a supermassive black hole in what galaxy "burping" out a jet of material at an astounding speed?

27

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history in 2025 was caused primarily by disputes over what issue?

7

If you flip a coin three times, what's the probability of getting at least one "tail"?

3

Which gun manufacturing company was started by an Italian family in 1550, and still bears their name today?

13

In the world of wines, what is the name for the aroma or perfume given off by wine?

22

What 2007 Chilean drama film, directed by Miguel Littín, tells the story of children living in an orphanage during the Pinochet regime, hoping to be reunited with their parents?

5

Three sisters discover they are powerful witches, known as the Charmed Ones, and use their combined 'Power of Three' and a magical Book of Shadows to fight demonic forces in which supernatural drama?