Random Trivia Questions

9

Which actor played the role of the monster in Mel Brooks' 1974 film, Young Frankenstein?

8

Who said 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall'?

17

You might call this college, "Quarterback U.", because it has produced some of the greatest quarterbacks in college (and pro) football history, such as Jim McMahan and Steve Young. What college is this?

19

What is the northernmost city to host the Olympic Games?

15

If mountains were measured from their base rather from sea level, this would be the world's tallest, since its base is on the ocean floor. Which mountain is this?

6

For what purpose was the Archimedean screw devised?

17

Pizza pies originated in what country?

8

You begin writing down the letters of the alphabet in this pattern: You write A one time, B two times, C three times, D four times, and so on. What letter is 100th on the list?

9

What was the name of the 1984 musical film written by and starring Paul McCartney?

9

What Japanese strategy game involves two players moving pieces on a 9x9 board?

1

Of all African nations, this country most successfully avoided European colonization. Except for a short period of occupation by Italy from 1935-1941, this country has remained independent for more than 2000 years. Which country is this?

3

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?

10

What does an apiculturist study? Monkeys, bees, or ancient Egypt?

13

At an elevation of 7,300 feet, Mount Kosciusko is the tallest mountain peak in which continent?

34

To which US city was Maduro flown to face federal drug and weapons charges after his capture?