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Oct. 9, 2024

John Lennon Trivia

Question 1: In which year was John Lennon born? Question 2: What was the name of the first band John Lennon formed, which later evolved into The Beatles? Question 3: Which famous song did John Lennon write that became an anthem for the peace movement?...

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Oct. 8, 2024

Matt Damon Trivia

Question 1: In which year was Matt Damon born? Question 2: For which 1997 film did Matt Damon win an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay? Question 3: In which film series does Matt Damon play the character of Jason Bourne? Question 4: What...

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Oct. 7, 2024

Simon Cowell Trivia

Question 1: In which year was Simon Cowell born? Question 2: What was the name of the British TV talent show that Simon Cowell first appeared on as a judge in 2001? Question 3: Which successful boy band, formed on the UK version of "The X Factor" in...

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Oct. 4, 2024

Space Race Trivia

Question 1: On October 4, 1957, which country launched Sputnik 1, beginning the Space Age? Question 2: Who was the first human to journey into outer space? Question 3: What was the name of the NASA program that successfully landed humans on the...

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Oct. 3, 2024

General Trivia for October 3

Question 1: On October 3, 1995, which famous American was acquitted of murder charges in a highly publicized trial? Question 2: In the world of chemistry, what is the most abundant element in the Earth's atmosphere? Question 3: Which 1985 Robert...

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Oct. 2, 2024

Trivia About Ghandi

Question 1: In which year was Mahatma Gandhi born? Question 2: What was the name of the non-violent civil disobedience movement Gandhi led against British salt monopoly in 1930? Question 3: Which famous letter did Gandhi write to Adolf Hitler in...

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Oct. 1, 2024

Trivia about China

Question 1: On October 1, 1949, who proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China from atop Tiananmen Gate? Question 2: What is the name of the famous 13,171-mile long fortification built to protect Chinese states against nomadic...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Truman Capote Trivia

Question 1: What groundbreaking 1966 book by Truman Capote is often credited with creating the "non-fiction novel" genre? Question 2: Which of Capote's novellas was adapted into a famous 1961 film starring Audrey Hepburn? Question 3: What was the...

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Sept. 27, 2024

Which famous physicist published his paper on the special theory of r…

On September 27, 1905, which famous physicist published his paper on the special theory of relativity, introducing the equation E = mc²? Question 2: Which iconic pop star, known as the "King of Pop," was born on September 27, 1958? Question 3: On...

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Sept. 26, 2024

What band released their iconic album Abbey Road on September 26?

Question 1: On September 26, 1960, the first-ever televised presidential debate took place. Which two candidates participated? Question 2: Which famous American composer and lyricist, known for musicals like "West Side Story" and "Gypsy," was born on...

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Sept. 25, 2024

What was the first newspaper printed in America?

What was the first newspaper printed in America?  Come answer that and 4 other questions related to September 25th! Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple...

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Sept. 24, 2024

Which iconic TV series, featuring a group of six living in New York C…

Question 1: On September 24, 1957, President Dwight Eisenhower ordered federal troops to enforce desegregation in which U.S. city? Question 2: Which iconic TV series, featuring a group of six friends living in New York City, premiered on September...

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Sept. 23, 2024

September 23rd Potpourri

Question 1: On September 23, 1846, which planet was discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle? Question 2: Which famous ray-banned blues musician, known for hits like "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia On My Mind," was born on September...

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Sept. 20, 2024

Where does everybody know your name?

Question 1: On September 20, 1519, which famous explorer set sail from Spain on the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe? Question 2: Which iconic sitcom, set in a Boston bar "where everybody knows your name," premiered on September 20, 1982?...

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Sept. 19, 2024

General Trivia for September 19

Question 1: On September 19, 1893, which country became the first in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections? Question 2: Which famous talk show host, known for his "Top Ten" lists and late-night antics, was born on September...

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Sept. 18, 2024

General Trivia for September 18th

Question 1: On September 18, 1851, the first issue of which influential American newspaper was published? Question 2: Which iconic TV series, featuring a New Jersey mob boss, premiered on HBO on September 18, 1999? Question 3: Born on September 18,...

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Sept. 17, 2024

Patrick Mahomes Trivia

Question 1: In which year was Patrick Mahomes drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs? Question 2: What prestigious NFL award did Patrick Mahomes win in both the 2018 and 2022 seasons? Question 3: What NFL record did Patrick Mahomes set in 2022 for total...

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Sept. 16, 2024

Nick Jonas Trivia

Question 1: Here’s an easy one for this of you paying attention - On what date was Nick Jonas born? Question 2: Which boy band did Nick Jonas originally rise to fame with? Question 3: What solo hit single did Nick Jonas release in 2014, helping to...

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Sept. 13, 2024

General Trivia for September 13

Question 1: On September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write which famous song after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry? Question 2: Which classic Nintendo video game character, known for his green hat and pointy ears,...

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Sept. 12, 2024

General Trivia for September 12

Question 1: Which Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for hits like "I'm Yours" and "The Remedy," was born on September 12, 1977? Question 2: On September 12, 1940, what prehistoric art was discovered in the Lascaux caves of southwestern France?...

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Sept. 11, 2024

September 11th

Today, on September 11th, we pause to remember the events of 2001 and honor the heroes who emerged from that tragic day. Our questions will focus on acts of bravery, memorial efforts, and the resilience of the human spirit, none of which is trivial. ...

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Sept. 10, 2024

James Earl Jones

Question 1: In which 1964 Stanley Kubrick classic did James Earl Jones make one of his earliest screen appearances? Question 2: For which 1970 film did James Earl Jones receive his only competitive Oscar nomination for Best Actor? Question 3: In...

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Sept. 10, 2024

Classical Music Trivia

Question 1: Which deaf composer wrote his famous Ninth Symphony? Question 2: What Italian term for "little book" is used for an opera's text? Question 3: Which Russian composer is known for the ballet "The Nutcracker"? Question 4: What's the name of...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Star Trek Trivia

Question 1: Who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series? Question 2: What is the name of the android character portrayed by Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation? Question 3: In Star Trek lore, what is the name of...

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