Random Trivia Questions

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Set in an ancient imperial palace inspired by Tang Dynasty China, this 2023 Japanese historical mystery anime follows Maomao, a young woman who uses her extensive knowledge of poisons and medicine to solve various intrigues. What is the title of this animated series?

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Which film's provocative title suggests a character's intense frustration or desire for retribution, implying a situation where physical retaliation is impossible or metaphorically yearned for?

7

What 18th century British navigator and explorer charted and named many islands of the Pacific Ocean.

3

Which animals produce pearls?

7

One of the most important figures from the 20th century was French general and politician Charles de Gaulle. How did he spell his last two names?

6

Which 19th-century American publisher compiled the first standard reference work for quotations?

3

What country is the world's largest in area?

5

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

5

In the summer of 1996, which major company unveiled 100 brand new television commercials during the seventeen days of the Atlanta Olympic game coverage?

3

What were the first two Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals that were translated to the movie screen?

12

As you travel around the earth, each one-hour change in time zone occurs, on the average, after how many degrees of longitude?

8

What legal term refers to compensation awarded to a plaintiff beyond actual damages, meant to punish the defendant?

5

Starring Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane, this 2025 sports drama chronicles the infamous 2002 FIFA World Cup incident where the Republic of Ireland captain had a public falling out with his manager. What is the title of this film?

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What is the term for the rigid or semi-rigid center section of a bow that the archer grips?

15

The second largest state, Texas; is it more or less than half the size of Alaska?