Random Trivia Questions

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In 1908, what was the name of the first black boxer to win the world heavyweight boxing championship?

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Who created the phrase, "Fifteen Minutes of Fame"?

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In December, 1987, Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev met with President Reagan, and proposed a new style of "openness" within the USSR. The Russian word for "openness" became a well-known word even in the west. What was that word?

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What is the name of the effect, named after a 19th Century Austrian physicist, which causes the sound of a moving object to change its pitch as it approaches and then passes you?

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What is the name of the two-headed Roman god who gave his name to a month of the year?

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Which American swimmer won her fourth consecutive gold medal in the 800m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

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Carol Channing won the Tony award as Best Actress for her role in one of Broadway's longest running shows. What was the title?

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What was the name of the first general-purpose electronic computer, completed in 1945?

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

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Meher Baba, Indian God-Man who lived from 1894-1969, had a personal mantra or philosophical phrase which influenced the title of a 1988 pop musical hit. What was it?

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

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In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson denounced what material object as a symbol of "the arrogance of wealth"?

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Which iconic camera brand introduced the Brownie camera in 1900, making photography accessible to the masses?

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Hong Kong is not only home to many large international businesses, but also world-famous for a certain kind of hand work. What is it?

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On December 31 and January 1 of 2001, a world record was set in China when Ye Jiangchuan did this with 1004 people in 28 hours. Did what?