Random Trivia Questions

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In 1804, Lewis and Clark began the first exploration of the American west. They began their journey in St. Louis, and followed which river westward for 1,000 miles ?

12

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

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A few questions about the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor: a. On which island is Pearl Harbor located? b. On which date did this attack occur? c. What three-word phrase did President Roosevelt use to describe the day of this attack?

3

Tell whether these countries lie completely above, completely below, or on the equator? a. Brazil b. Kenya c. Philippines

10

How many of these are cities of Japan: Hitachi, Nikko, Sanyo, Toyota?

2

Which blood type is called the universal recipient?

14

Which person said, in March of 1998, "They can affect my reputation. They can do nothing to affect my character"?

9

Which creatures can reveal, but only to someone clever enough to catch them — the location of buried treasure or gold hidden at the end of the rainbow?

13

This American theatrical producer is famed for his extravagant revues produced annually from 1907 to 1931. A film biography of his life won the 1936 Academy Award as Best Picture. Who was he?

5

How many pieces does each player have when starting a game of backgammon?

11

Which energy drink was the first to be sold in the United States, debuting in 1997?

3

In 1910, the US Congress passed the Mann Act, making it illegal for anyone to transport across state lines, for immoral purposes, ... what ...?

2

One of the biggest hits on Broadway is a rock opera based on Puccini's "La Boheme.'' What's the title?

6

Which rebellious Irish singer around 1990, tore up a photo of the Pope on Saturday Night Live?

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60% of the people at a party are males, and 60% of the females are there with their husbands. What percentage of the people are males who are not married to any of these women?