Other Trivia

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The word "aspirin" is a generic term today, but in the 19th century it was a brand name for a new wonder drug developed by what company?

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"It" has been consumed since the 1500's B.C.. Warriors drank it to gather courage, and common people took it as a medicine. It was so revered that wars were fought over its trade routes, and its seeds were used as money. Today it can be eaten or drunk. Wh

20

How many psalms are there in the Book of Psalms? within 10%

6

Which lawyer represented Leona Helmsley, Michael Milken, Jim Bakker, Claus Von Bulow, and O.J. Simpson?

10

It is one of the most bizarre houses in the world. The owner was convinced that if shestopped adding rooms to the house, she would die. Her mansion contains 160 rooms and is located near San Jose. What is its name?

16

98% of the composition of each U.S. penny is what metal?

15

Which publication of the U.S. government, revised annually, is over 40,000 pages in over 20 volumes?

7

Which company is named after the Greek goddess of victory?

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BONUS: Halloween received its name because, around the year 800 A.D., the night of October 31 was called all hallow e'en, the night before the all hallow mass was recited, coinciding with which holiday?

3

Originally called "Military Patrol," it combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting and became a winter olympic sport in 1960. What is it?

5

What is the primary material component of most of the world's paper money?

8

Sometimes Nobel Prizes go to groups rather than individuals. Which group or collective organization has won the Nobel Peace Prize the most?

20

Which of these drinks arrived in Europe first: coffee or tea?

15

Which ethnic people make up about 90 percent of the population of Cambodia?

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This University, located in Pittsburgh, PA., was founded by a Scottish philanthropist, who named the school after himself, and this school's marching band is, even today, a bagpipe band. Can you name the school?