Random Trivia Questions

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Children of the Queen of England have had rocky married lives. Can you name the Queen's son and daughter-in-law whose 6 year old marriage is on the rocks, and can you name the Queen's daughter and son-in-law who recently divorced, ending 18 years of marri

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Which 15-year old American figure skater became Olympic champion in 1998, the youngest winner since Sonja Henie in 1928?

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What is the most commonly spoken language in the world not named after a country?

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In 1978 Richard Adams' best-selling fantasy about a family of rabbits seeking a safe place to live was turned into one of the best animated feature films ever made. What's the title?

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This English woman organized the hospital and nursing services during the Crimean War, in 1854, and later became known as the originator of modern nursing techniques. What was her name?

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Judy Garland had two daughters in the entertainment business. Can you name them?

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In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson denounced what material object as a symbol of "the arrogance of wealth"?

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Brazil borders all but two countries of South America. What are they?

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The slowest-moving fish looks so interesting that it is represented in Greek mythology. What is it?

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Academy award winning films with Geo connections: a. Academy Award winning film of 1985 contained the name of a continent in the title b. Academy Award winning film of 1971 contained the name of a foreign country in the title and won Gene Hackman an Osca

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One day every year, the San Francisco Zoo receives hundreds of prankster phone calls asking for people named Ted E. Bear, Ellie Fant, or Don Key, among others. On which day each year does this occur?

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Which actress played the role of which country singer known as the first lady of country music in the 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter?

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Can you name three Nicholas Cage films whose titles include the names of southwestern U.S. locations?

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His radio show is one of the most popular in America, his book was number 1 on the New York Times best-seller list for 10 weeks, and some of his supporters have stated that he should run for President in 1996 on the Republican ticket. Who is he?

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If you wanted to travel from the birthplace of Mohammed to the birthplace of Jesus, in which of these directions would you travel? Northeast, northwest, southeast, or southwest?