Random Trivia Questions

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Because the Indian tribes living in this region were so friendly, the Spanish named this region after the Spanish and Indian words which mean "friends" or "allies." Today this region is the state with which name?

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What early human relative, whose foot bones and other fossils were attributed to a recently discovered species, lived alongside Lucy?

17

What does a paleontologist study?

4

In 1963 Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to do what?

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In this 1958 sci-fi horror film, a small town is terrorized by an amorphous, gelatinous alien organism that consumes everything in its path and grows larger with each meal. It famously starred Steve McQueen in one of his early leading roles. What is the name of this classic creature feature?

8

What standardized test is most commonly required for admission to US law schools?

13

Shortly after the immensely popular TV show, The Cosby Show , terminated in 1993, Bill Cosby was back on TV, hosting a remake of which TV quiz show, originally starring Groucho Marx?

2

From which sea-port on the southern coast of Britain did the Mayflower set sail for the New World in 1620, and in which New World location did she land?

3

The number 222, written in base three number system, would be equal to what number in base 10?

11

How many dominoes are in a standard double-six set?

11

German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit, in the early 18th century, called 32 degrees the freezing point of water. And 0 degrees on his scale represented the freezing point of what mixture?

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Who is credited with saying 'Eureka' after making a scientific discovery in his bathtub?

5

Can you give the specific names of the 3rd and 4th living people mentioned in the Bible, after Adam and Eve?

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Which long-running American late-night talk and satirical news program has been hosted by figures such as Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, and currently features a rotating lineup of hosts?

1

What are the two largest Brazilian cities along the Amazon River?