Random Trivia Questions

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This person immigrated without money from Scotland to the United States in the mid 19th century. He made millions in the U.S. steel industry, and gave away most of the proceeds to educational, cultural, and peace-making organizations. Who was he?

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What international distress signal was adopted for radio communication in 1927?

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What is the name of the process by which green plants convert the energy of sunlight into chemical energy?

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Which organ in the human body is the most commonly transplanted from one human to another?

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What art fair, known for its mix of emerging and established talent, returned to Pier 36 in Manhattan from April 9-12, 2026?

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How long is one lap of the Indianapolis motor speedway?

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A famous philosopher once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to ..." what?

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What is the title of the Norwegian crime drama television series that delves into the daily lives and challenging cases faced by a dedicated police watch unit?

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What does the acronym FM stand for in radio broadcasting?

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Steve Carell stars as a four-star general tasked with leading the newly formed sixth branch of the U.S. armed forces in this satirical comedy series from Netflix. What is the name of this show?

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Which Indian Prime Minister won a third consecutive term in 2024 but was forced into a coalition government?

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Clint Eastwood stars in and directs this 2018 crime drama, based on a true story, about an elderly horticulturist who becomes a drug courier for a Mexican cartel.

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The island of Manhattan is surrounded by which three rivers?

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It was the fastest growing household product of the 1980's. In 1980, only 14% of US homes had one of these, but by 1990, over 80% of homes had one. What is it?

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What annual festival, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, takes place on January 26th in Sydney, Australia?