Other Trivia

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Inhabited since prehistoric times, this city is widely considered to be the world's oldest city. Today it's the capital of its country. Which city is this?

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What word can refer to an English breed of edible fowl, as well as an extinct language of southwestern England?

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One of the most famous paintings of all time is the Mona Lisa: a. In which museum is it currently located? b. What is the alternate name the Italian name for this painting?

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Under the category "extinct languages" comes the name of the classical language of ancient India. What is it?

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Before the Macintosh computer was released in 1984, which Apple computer model introduced such features as the mouse, and the technology of point and click on visual icons?

20

How long is one lap of the Indianapolis motor speedway?

20

What is the name of the grand prize given at the Cannes film festival?

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What is the traditional gift for a 25th wedding anniversary?

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A book written in the 1970's by Robert Pirsig gained cult following. The title referred to both a religious sect and a form of transportation. What was the name of this book?

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What are the two most famous auction houses of London?

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What is the title of the highest priest of Tibetan Buddhism?

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The Liberty Bell was cast in which city: Philadelphia, Boston, or London?

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Named after the original natives of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales is which American sports team?

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This lighthouse, the greatest the world had ever seen, dates from 200 B.C., and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Near which city was it located?

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The first European visitor to this place was British Captain Cook, in 1778, and one of the interesting things he observed was people surfing over the waves on wooden boards. What place was this?