Random Trivia Questions

16

Sometimes called the "Napoleon of Crime," who was Sherlock Holmes' arch rival?

11

What was the title of this 1991 film, set in California, which starred Woody Allen and Bette Midler?

17

This town in Switzerland is a famous winter sports center and year-round resort town. The Winter Olympics were held there in 1928 and 1948. What is the town's name?

8

In 1981, after more than 300 years of colonial presence in Central America, the British granted self-government to what country?

5

If you visit this very old city in Britain, you can find the "mathematical bridge," so named because it was supposedly constructed without using nails, but entirely using geometrical principles. Which city?

16

After the death of President John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson was sworn-in as President in what unusual setting?

14

Name a Shakespearean play containing TWO people's names in the title.

1

What are the first three books of the New Testament?

15

These frequent summer musical tours are exclusively composed of female performers, such as Cheryl Crow, Paula Cole, and the Dixie Chicks, has what name? ... and was created by what Canadian musician?

7

In chess, what piece can only move diagonally?

9

Name the actor who played the title role in each of these films: a. 1977 - Annie Hall b. 1966 - Alfie c. 1943 - Madame Curie

16

In July, 1994, the World Cup of Soccer was held in the United States. The final three games of this tournament were held in which stadium?

10

What is the largest desert in the world?

10

The hardest mineral is, of course, diamond. The softest mineral is a whitish or grayish substance chemically known as magnesium silicate, but you have it in your bathroom and you know it as what?

19

From February 29, 1896, through February 29, 1996 inclusive, how many February 29th's were there?