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Nov. 18, 2024

Mickey Mouse Trivia

Question 1: Before Mickey Mouse made his synchronized-sound debut in "Steamboat Willie," Walt Disney lost the rights to his first successful character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - what specific contract clause did Universal Studios exploit to take...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Three's Company Trivia

Question 1: What British sitcom was "Three's Company" based on, and how many episodes of that show did ABC executives watch before deciding to adapt it, leading to three different pilot episodes being filmed with different casts? Question 2: During...

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Nov. 14, 2024

Monet Trivia

Question 1: While Monet's "Water Lilies" series is his most famous work, the artist actually spent 43 years painting these scenes from his garden - what debilitating health condition affected him during the final 30 years of painting them, and …

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Nov. 13, 2024

National Kindness Day

Question 1: While many assume World Kindness Day is a recent social media trend, the movement actually began in 1996 when representatives from which seven countries met in Japan to form the World Kindness Movement, and what specific global event...

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Nov. 12, 2024

Grace Kelly Trivia

Question 1: While Grace Kelly starred in three Hitchcock films during her brief Hollywood career, only one of these psychological thrillers would become her most acclaimed role - which 1954 masterpiece featured Kelly as a wealthy socialite being...

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Nov. 11, 2024

Veterans Day Trivia

Question 1: At what precise time and date was the World War I armistice signed, leading to the famous "11th hour" saying? Question 2: What was Veterans Day originally called when first established as a federal holiday? Question 3: Which …

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Nov. 8, 2024

X-Rays Trivia

Question 1: What was Röntgen doing when he accidentally discovered X-rays? Question 2: What famous first X-ray image did Röntgen take of his wife's hand? Question 3: Why were X-rays initially called "Röntgen rays" in many countries? Question 4: What...

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Nov. 7, 2024

Marie Curie Trivia

Question 1: What two elements did Marie Curie discover and name? Question 2: What was the name of Marie's husband and research partner, who shared her first Nobel Prize? Question 3: Marie Curie was the first person to win Nobel …

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Nov. 6, 2024

International Space Station Trivia

Question 1: Who were the three crew members of Expedition 1, the first ISS long-duration mission? Question 2: How many sunrises do astronauts on the ISS see in a 24-hour period? Question 3: What is the length of a typical …

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Nov. 5, 2024

Election Day Trivia

Question 1: In what year did Election Day become standardized as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November? Question 2: Which state historically has had the highest voter turnout rate in presidential elections? Question 3: What was the...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Wil Rogers Trivia

Question 1: From what Native American tribe did Will Rogers descend, influencing much of his perspective? Question 2: What famous quote about political parties did Rogers make that's still quoted in elections today? Question 3: Besides being a...

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Nov. 1, 2024

The Day of the Dead Trivia

Question 1: What is the name of the traditional altar created to honor deceased loved ones during Day of the Dead? Question 2: What type of bread is traditionally baked for Day of the Dead celebrations? Question 3: What is …

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Oct. 31, 2024

Halloween Trivia

Question 1: In Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, what flower is traditionally used to guide spirits home? Question 2: What ancient Celtic harvest festival is considered the precursor to modern Halloween? Question 3: In Victorian times, what...

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Oct. 30, 2024

Houdini Trivia

Question 1: What was Houdini's real name before he chose his famous stage name? Question 2: What unexpected incident led to Houdini's death on October 31, 1926? Question 3: What famous challenge did Houdini issue to spiritualists, offering a cash...

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Oct. 29, 2024

Happy Birthday Internet

Question 1: What was the first word ever sent over the internet on October 29, 1969, before the system crashed? Question 2: What was the name of the network that preceded the internet, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense? …

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Oct. 28, 2024

Shohei Ohtani Trivia

Question 1: What record-breaking contract did Ohtani sign with the Dodgers in December 2023? Question 2: Before coming to MLB, what was the name of Ohtani's Japanese team where he first gained fame as a two-way player? Question 3: In …

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Oct. 25, 2024

Yankees Dodgers World Series Trivia

Question 1: How many times have the Dodgers and Yankees met in the World Series prior to 2024? Question 2: Who threw a World Series perfect game? Question 3: Which Dodgers player broke the color barrier against the Yankees in …

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Oct. 24, 2024

What City housed the United Nations before New York City?

Question 1: In what city was the United Nations Charter signed before New York became its permanent headquarters? Question 2: How many official languages does the UN recognize for its proceedings? Question 3: What famous Norman Rockwell painting was...

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Oct. 23, 2024

Teddy Roosevelt Trivia

Question 1: What famous toy was named after Theodore Roosevelt following a 1902 hunting incident? Question 2: Roosevelt was the first president to win what prestigious award while still in office? Question 3: What famous national organization did...

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Oct. 22, 2024

Classic Movie Monsters

Question 1: Which famous actor played both Frankenstein's monster and Dracula's nemesis Van Helsing in different films? Question 2: In the original "The Wolf Man" (1941), what type of plant is said to be able to kill a werewolf? Question …

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Oct. 21, 2024

Halloween Traditions

Question 1: Which famous actor played both Frankenstein's monster and Dracula's nemesis Van Helsing in different films? Question 2: In the original "The Wolf Man" (1941), what type of plant is said to be able to kill a werewolf? Question …

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Oct. 18, 2024

Alaska Trivia

Question 1: How much did the United States pay Russia for Alaska in the 1867 purchase? Question 2: What was Alaska nicknamed after its purchase, due to the belief that it was a foolish acquisition? Question 3: In which year …

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Oct. 17, 2024

Eminem Trivia

Question 1: What is Eminem's real name? Question 2: In which year did Eminem release his breakout album "The Slim Shady LP"? Question 3: Which 2002 Eminem song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song? Question 4: What is …

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Oct. 16, 2024

World Food Day

Question 1: In which year was the first World Food Day observed? Question 2: What crop is the most produced food commodity in the world? Question 3: Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita? Question 4: What is the …

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