Random Trivia Questions

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These two words differ in spelling by one letter: one means to influence, the other means to cause. What are the two words?

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Born in 1927, this American writer is well known for participating in various sports with professional athletes and writing about his experiences. Who is he?

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Which actress played the role of Forrest Gump's mother?

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When the main character of this 1983 dance film, played by Jennifer Beals, wore clothing with holes and tears, a new fashion trend began. What film introduced this clothing style?

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Under the category "extinct languages" comes the name of the classical language of ancient India. What is it?

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What is the term for a radio station's unique identification, typically consisting of call letters?

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What do we call a person or animal that lacks normal pigmentation, so that the skin and hair are unusually white?

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Who played the role of Lucy and Ricky in the popular TV series, "I Love Lucy"?

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Which tennis player won the Wimbledon mens' singles championship 7 of the last 8 years of the 20th century?

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The oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the Western Hemisphere was established in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus (Christopher's brother), and today it is capital of its country. What city is it?

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Let's say you take a 2,000 mile automobile trip, and you use five tires equally. How many miles does each tire use?

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If a diamond is the hardest known substance , what is used to cut diamonds?

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In this 1993 film, a versatile actor played the role of both the President of the United States, and a presidential look-alike. Which actor, which film?

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How many numbers between 0 and 100 are divisible by both 6 and 8?

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Elvis Presley's double sided hit Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel was #1 on the charts for 11 weeks in 1956. This longevity record was broken in 1992 when a Whitney Houston, written by Dolly Parton, stayed at #1 for 14 weeks. What's the song title?