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July 11, 2024

Shark Week

Question 1: What is the evolutionary trait that makes sharks a more ancient species than dinosaurs, first appearing over 400 million years ago?  Question 2: Averaging around 16 feet long, what is the name of the largest predatory shark species...

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July 10, 2024

Nikola Tesla's Birthday Trivia

Question 1: What famous feud did Tesla have with another renowned inventor over the differing approaches to electrical distribution? Question 2: What groundbreaking system of electrical transmission did Tesla develop and patent, revolutionizing how...

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July 9, 2024

Nunavut Day

Question 1: What is the meaning behind the name "Nunavut" in the Inuktitut language? Question 2: While Nunavut has no official capital, what is the name of its territorial capital and largest municipality?  Question 3: At over 2 million square...

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July 8, 2024

The Founding of Paris

Question 1: What name was originally given to the Parisian settlement founded sometime around 52 B.C.? Question 2: Which ancient Iron Age tribe inhabited the area of modern Paris and its nearby Ile de la Cité island in the Seine River?  Question 3:...

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July 5, 2024

Edie Falco

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July 4, 2024

July 4th Independence Day

Question 1: Which Founding Father's impassioned writing made the case for American independence before the Continental Congress?  Question 2: What was the original name proposed by John Adams for the new nation before it became the United States of...

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July 3, 2024

Tom Cruise

Question 1: What sport did a young Tom Cruise pursue with dreams of going pro before an injury derailed his athletic ambitions? Question 2: In what classic 1983 comedy film did Cruise make his big screen debut alongside actors like Paul Newman and...

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July 2, 2024

Celebrity Birthdays

Question 1 (Larry David): Before co-creating the smash sitcom Seinfeld, David worked many odd jobs in New York City - including one as a well-paid private limo driver for a very wealthy Brooklyn native. Who was this notable passenger from Brooklyn?...

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July 1, 2024

Canada

Happy Canada Day, my fellow trivia travelers! Journey Joe Mitchell here, and today we're celebrating the birthday of the great nation of Canada on "Five Daily Trivia Questions." From its vast natural wonders and rich cultural diversity to iconic...

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June 28, 2024

Mel Brooks

Question 1: What was the very first film Mel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in that kicked off his legendary movie career in 1967? Question 2: In what hilarious 1974 Brooks comedy did he parody the entire Western genre with a script supposedly...

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June 27, 2024

Spider-Man

Question 1:  What is the name of Spider-Man’s boss at the newspaper? Question 2: When did Spider-Man first appear in Marvel Comics? Was it in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, or some other decade? Question 3: What is Spider-Man's "real name”? Question 4:...

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June 26, 2024

Derek Jeter

Question 1: What was Derek Jeter's rookie season with the Yankees?  Question 2: How many World Series championships did Jeter lead the Yankees to over his legendary career? Question 3: True or false, Jeter holds the record for most career hits by a...

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June 25, 2024

Carly Simon

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June 24, 2024

Lionel Messi's Birthday

Question 1: What city was Messi born in on June 24, 1987? Question 2: At what incredibly young age did Messi first join the La Masía youth academy of FC Barcelona?  Question 3: How many Ballon d'Or awards has Messi won as the best player in the...

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June 21, 2024

National Kissing Day

June 22nd is the official day to lay one on your sweetheart and honor the art of smoochin'. Kissing has been a passionate part of human culture across the globe for thousands of years. So let's test your knowledge of kissing customs, traditions, and...

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June 20, 2024

Classic Video Games

Question 1: What was the name of the very first gaming console created by Ralph Baer in the 1970s? Question 2: Which classic 1980s game featured a yellow pie-shaped character who had to eat pellets while being chased by ghosts?   Question 3: The...

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June 19, 2024

Which President popularized the phrase "The buck stops here"?

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June 18, 2024

Dogs

Question 1: What is the name for a newborn dog? Question 2: Which dog breed was originally bred to serve as a guide for the blind? Question 3: Reportedly, what is the most popular dog breed in the United States?   Question 4: What is the scientific...

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June 17, 2024

Famous Sayings

Question 1: Which brilliant American inventor is credited with the oft-cited quote "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration"? Question 2: The famous saying "The pen is mightier than the sword" promoting the power of...

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June 14, 2024

World Blood Donor Day

Question 1: What is the most common blood type among humans? Question 2: How often can a healthy individual typically donate whole blood? Question 3: What percentage of the human body's weight is made up of blood? Question 4: Which component of...

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June 13, 2024

International Axe Throwing Day Trivia

Question 1: In what country did the modern sport of axe throwing originate? Question 2: What is the standard distance between the thrower and the target in competitive axe throwing? Question 3: Which Canadian backwoodsman and folk hero, known for...

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June 12, 2024

World Religions

Question 1: Which religion, founded in ancient India, is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha? Question 2: What is the holiest city in Islam, home to the Kaaba and the destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage?...

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June 11, 2024

Science Fiction

Question 1: Which science fiction author, known for his "Foundation" series and his "Three Laws of Robotics," is considered one of the most influential writers in the genre's history? Question 2: What is the name of the iconic spacecraft captained by...

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June 10, 2024

Famous Explorers

Question 1: Which Italian explorer, sailing under the Spanish flag, is credited with leading the first European expedition to reach the Americas in 1492? Question 2: What is the name of the Portuguese explorer who became the first person to...

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