Random Trivia Questions

17

In which 2001 film does an 11-year-old orphan discover he is a wizard, attend Hogwarts, and, with his friends Ron and Hermione, unravel a mystery involving a magical object that can grant immortality, also known as 'The Sorcerer's Stone' in the United States?

2

How many times can someone successfully perform hara-kiri (also known as hari-kari)?

9

In the first celebrity fundraiser, in 1971, musical stars Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and Ringo Starr joined event coordinator and former Beatle George Harrison to raise money for hungry residents of what starving nation?

20

Many military leaders have gone on to rule a country. This person waged a personal battle against a superior enemy, then went on to rule his country, around three thousand years ago. Who was he?

8

What 1978 disaster film, starring Rock Hudson and Mia Farrow, depicts the chaos and destruction caused by a massive snow slide at a newly opened ski resort?

20

A number of years ago, what product was advertised by means of the slogan, "I can't believe I ate the whole thing" ?

17

Of Norway, Sweden, and Finland, which, if any, share a land border with Russia?

20

In both 1978 the Nobel Peace Prize was shared by two former political adversaries. Who were they?

6

Who is the creator of television's most popular dysfunctional family, The Simpsons ?

13

This country is one of the largest wine-producing countries of the world, where wine is grown in every region of the country. Which country is this?

13

Can you identify a rich, creamy sauce of butter, egg yolks and lemon juice that is named after a European country?

4

What is the process called by which people set out to amass large amounts of in-game currency to sell in the real world?

74

Set during the Korean War, this highly acclaimed TV series follows the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, blending comedy and drama. Its record-breaking 1983 finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," was watched by over 105 million viewers. What is the title of this iconic show?

16

What annual meteor shower, known for its short but intense peak, was visible in the early hours of January 4, 2026?

60

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which came online in December 2025, is located in what country?