Today's Trivia Questions

2

Which person, in the 1960's, accused the automobile industry of producing dangerous cars, when he wrote the book Unsafe at Any Speed ?

2

In 1789, President George Washington appointed which person to be the first Secretary of State?

4

Can you name three films with one word titles, and beginning with the same letter of the alphabet, which starred the actress Cher?

14

Since the first world cup of soccer in 1930, which two European teams have been in the final game most frequently?

10

Born on the island of Lesbos about 600 BC, she was a lyrical poet who led a circle of young female disciples in study of music and the arts. Who was she?

3

Which iconic actor provided the voice of the titular character during the 1990's "Sonic the Hedgehog" cartoon?

15

This substance with chemical formula C1O H14 N2, is considered a poisonous alkaloid, and is used as an insecticide. Millions of humans worldwide consume it daily, voluntarily. What is it called?

11

Which recent films had these casts? a. Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone? b. Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, and Madonna? c. Robert DeNiro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, and Robert Mitchum

19

Where did Mother Teresa run a leprosy clinic from 1950 until her death in1997?

5

In Buddhism, what is the Eightfold Path a guide to?

14

Where do you put the hyphen when writing each of the following words? a. Business b. Inning c. Knowledge

8

What device did Edwin Armstrong invent in 1933 that greatly improved radio sound quality?

16

The Mogul Empire thrived from the 16th to the 18th Centuries, primarily in which country?

14

If an automobile depreciates by 25% of its value each year, and a new car was bought for $16,000, what will it be worth after 5 years?

17

There are 12 teams in a sports league. Every team plays every other team in the league 6 times. How many games are played altogether?