Random Trivia Questions

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What is the name of the ship on which Greenpeace members tried stop the French nuclear tests in the Pacific?

12

The technological device that produce images on television screens is called a CRT, which stands for what?

11

What type of musical composition is named after a state of ecstasy?

2

Which 1982 film, based on a novel written by John Irving, starred Glenn Close and Robin Williams?

13

Elizabeth Taylor got married for the eighth time in the fall of 1991, and filed for divorce February, 1996. A few questions about her: a. What was her latest husband's name? b. Who was her first husband?. c. In 1932 was she born, which large city?

2

Arnold Schwartzenegger was born on July 30, 1947 in which country?

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In the 17-18th centuries he was employed by the British government to help stop piracy on the high seas, but he turned to piracy himself, was caught and executed in England. Who was he?

12

After the defeat of the Titans by Zeus, which mythological figure was condemned to support the earth and sky on his shoulders for eternity?

14

What 1455 book was the first ever printed using movable, reusable type?

16

French army officer Alfred Dreyfuss and Henri Charriere, author of Papillon, were two of the most famous residents of which penal colony off the coast of French Guiana?

3

Which TV series won the Emmy Award as best comedy five consecutive years in the 1990's?

5

It was imported to Europe for the first time by Dutch traders around 1610. It was sold for the first time in Britain around 1660. What was it?

6

In the lingo of the American West, by what name is a motherless calf known?

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Name the person who starred in the title role in each of these films: a. 1973 - Papillon b. 1976 - Robin and Marion c. 1980 - The Elephant Man

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Which two women had the starring roles in the film, Thelma and Louise ?