Today's Trivia Questions

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In 1898, during the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt organized a volunteer cavalry unit composed of cowboys and ranchers. By what name were these people collectively known, and in what country did they primarily do their fighting?

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What upcoming action film, announced to be directed by Sam Esmail, is set to explore themes of cyber warfare and global conflict?

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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?

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It has been called the greatest real estate bargain in history. One million square miles of French-claimed land were purchased at 4 cents an acre, more than doubling the size of the United States. What was this bargain called and who is responsible for it

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In this 2025 short psychological thriller, commissioned by the BBC, a man named Vasilly becomes painfully jealous of his best friend Luke, leading to strange and violent repercussions that Vasilly attributes to the Greek superstition of the evil eye. What is the title of this film?

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In what year was Harvard University founded?

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What toy craze caused widespread panic buying and even fights during the 1996 holiday season?

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Can you give the team name for each of the following: a. NFL's Indianapolis team b. Hockey's Winnipeg team c. NBA Basketball's Minnesota team:

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How many strings does a standard guitar have?

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The first radio broadcasts, consisting of music and Bible readings, were transmitted in what year? 1906, 1912, or 1916?

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Which English word meaning dirty, wretched, or repulsive comes from the Latin word for filthy?

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This is one of the most popular participation sports in the world. Created by the British about 100 years ago, it can be played in any season or climate. It was first played as an Olympic sport in 1988. Which sport?

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This television series' title suggests a focus on community affairs, possibly a local news program or a drama exploring the daily lives and interconnected stories of residents in a specific town or region. What is this show?

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The first Broadway "rock musical" opened in 1968 and became a film in 1979. What was the title?

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In this 1998 sci-fi horror film, the students of Herrington High School discover that their teachers are being taken over by parasitic aliens, forcing them to band together to save themselves and the world.