Random Trivia Questions

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On May 18, 1980, this mountain in the Pacific northwest erupted after being dormant for 123 years. Which mountain is it?

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Name the official national language in each of these islands: a. Canary Islands b. Tahiti c. Papua New Guinea

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In how many different ways could a basketball player score exactly 8 points in a game? (Combinations of foul shots, 2-pointers, and 3-pointers).

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In the Dodgers' 2025 World Series Game 7 victory, how many innings did it take to beat the Blue Jays?

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The person who served in the position as Governor of California the longest, from 1943 to 1953, went on to become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Who was he?

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Outside this apartment building in New York City, on December 8th, 1980, a deranged fan murdered John Lennon. Who was this person, and which apartment building?

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In 1980, the United Nations definited a word in the following manner: anyone who has been persecuted or who had a well-founded fear of persecution if he returned to his homeland. What was this word being defined?

7

What is the highest possible score in a single game of bowling?

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"It" was established in 1694 and was nationalized in 1944. Located on Threadneedle Street in the City of London, what is it?

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The name of this music and dance style, a blend of jazz and samba, comes from the Portuguese language, and means "new trend." What is it?

17

Which letter begins more words in the English language than any other letter?

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The name for this material used in clothing comes to us from the French, who named the material after another country in Europe. What is the name for this material?

17

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

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The expression "Do not fold, spindle, or mutilate" first appeared in the 1960's, and applied to what?

7

Which has a higher rank: Duke or Earl?