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This actor was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for services to drama. He preferred to be knighted with his stage name, rather than his real name, Maurice Micklewhite. Who is he?

mathematics

On a quiz show, you can pick two envelopes. One envelope has $1000 in it, one has $500, one has $300, one has $200, one has $50, and one is empty. How many different amounts can be won?

people

He is considered one of the greatest Latin American poets. He served as a Senator in Chile, was Chile's ambassador to France, and was featured in the film, "Il Postino" (The Postman). Who was he?

computers

What was the name of the first general-purpose electronic computer, completed in 1945?

other

What is the two-word name for the 630-foot high stainless steel structure built in the early 1960's in along the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis?

history

The Scots were a Gaelic tribe that migrated in the 6th century AD to the northern part of Britain, from where? Ireland, Belgium, or Holland?

movies

Though not an official film title, which concept suggests a hypothetical cinematic revisit to the dinosaur-filled island from the original Michael Crichton novel and Steven Spielberg film?

television

This HBO fantasy drama, a prequel to "Game of Thrones," is based on George R.R. Martin's novellas following the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, set approximately a century before the main series. What is this upcoming television show titled?

television

This HBO fantasy drama, a prequel to 'Game of Thrones', chronicles the civil war known as the 'Dance of the Dragons' within House Targaryen. What is it called?

television

What popular Indian detective series, based on the literary character created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, features a truth-seeker known for his sharp intellect and observational skills in 1940s Calcutta?

television

Jenna Ortega portrays the titular character in this Netflix supernatural mystery-comedy, a psychic student who investigates monstrous murders at Nevermore Academy. What is the name of this popular TV series?

movies

Which 2002 superhero film sees Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker grapple with his new powers while facing off against the villainous Green Goblin?

current events

In December 2025, what major annual meteor shower, known for its bright meteors, peaked with a zenithal hourly rate of over 100?

entertainment

Today's Trivia Questions

In which year did Persia change its name to Iran - 1535, 1735, or 1935?

This actor was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for services to drama. He preferred to be knighted with his stage name, rather than his real name, Maurice Micklewhite. Who is he?

On a quiz show, you can pick two envelopes. One envelope has $1000 in it, one has $500, one has $300, one has $200, one has $50, and one is empty. How many different amounts can be won?

He is considered one of the greatest Latin American poets. He served as a Senator in Chile, was Chile's ambassador to France, and was featured in the film, "Il Postino" (The Postman). Who was he?

What was the name of the first general-purpose electronic computer, completed in 1945?

What is the two-word name for the 630-foot high stainless steel structure built in the early 1960's in along the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis?

The Scots were a Gaelic tribe that migrated in the 6th century AD to the northern part of Britain, from where? Ireland, Belgium, or Holland?

Though not an official film title, which concept suggests a hypothetical cinematic revisit to the dinosaur-filled island from the original Michael Crichton novel and Steven Spielberg film?

This HBO fantasy drama, a prequel to "Game of Thrones," is based on George R.R. Martin's novellas following the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, set approximately a century before the main series. What is this upcoming television show titled?

This HBO fantasy drama, a prequel to 'Game of Thrones', chronicles the civil war known as the 'Dance of the Dragons' within House Targaryen. What is it called?

What popular Indian detective series, based on the literary character created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, features a truth-seeker known for his sharp intellect and observational skills in 1940s Calcutta?

Jenna Ortega portrays the titular character in this Netflix supernatural mystery-comedy, a psychic student who investigates monstrous murders at Nevermore Academy. What is the name of this popular TV series?

Which 2002 superhero film sees Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker grapple with his new powers while facing off against the villainous Green Goblin?

In December 2025, what major annual meteor shower, known for its bright meteors, peaked with a zenithal hourly rate of over 100?

What's the connection between Switzerland and the 1992 comedy film Beethoven ?