Today's Trivia Questions

2

If all the films showing in America attracted one billion attendees in a year, and the US has 270 million inhabitants, then on average, each person went to how many films in that year?

12

Around the turn of the century, when this device was first used at Harrod's department store in London, brandy was served to people who felt faint after using it. What was it?

15

Michael Jordan is not the only athlete talented in different sports: can you name two people since the 1980's, who played NFL football and major league baseball, and one person who played major league baseball and NBA basketball?

4

In the film, Easy Rider, Jack Nicholson played the role of a person who decided to drop-out from society, leaving what profession?

17

What's the biological name for the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and pancreas?

18

The animated comedy called The Simpsons got its start as a short filler in which comedy series?

8

Who created the sculpture 'The Thinker'?

5

In April, 1990, former enemies signed a cease-fire agreement ending an eight-year civil war in which North American country?

3

Which company introduced the first commercially successful ballpoint pen in the United States in 1945?

11

This person, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, was the Muslim warrior who captured Jerusalem from the crusaders in 1187, thereby ending Christian control over the holy land. What was his name?

6

What was the name of the 1987 film which starred Danny Devito and Richard Dreyfuss, playing aluminum-siding salesmen in Baltimore?

4

Clint Eastwood directed and starred in the 1971 film, Play Misty for Me. What was the occupation of his character in the film?

18

In what year did India gain its independence, and which well-known person became its first prime minister?

9

Which major city of England lies closest to Sherwood Forest?

8

This film's title included the name of the largest island in the Florida Keys. Name the film and two of the main stars of this film.