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June 7, 2024

Donald Duck

Question 1: In what year did Donald Duck make his first appearance in a Disney animated short film? Question 2: What is the name of Donald Duck's girlfriend, who is known for her glamorous looks and sophisticated personality? Question 3: Which...

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June 6, 2024

World Oceans Day

Question 1: What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans? Question 2: Which ocean is the largest and deepest in the world? Question 3: What is the name of the phenomenon by which ocean water circulates around the globe, driven by...

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June 5, 2024

Greek Mythology

Question 1: In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus? Question 2: Which Greek hero, known for his incredible strength and bravery, completed twelve labors as a penance for killing his own family in a fit of...

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June 4, 2024

The Wrath of Khan

Question 1: In "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," what is the name of the device that can create life on barren planets, but in the wrong hands, can also be used as a weapon? Question 2: Which actor, known for his role as Spock, also directed "Star...

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June 3, 2024

Famous Novels - Who wrote Pride and Prejudice

Question 1: Who wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice," which follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy? Question 2: What is the name of the protagonist in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," known for his lavish parties and...

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May 31, 2024

Famous Composers

Question 1: Which German composer and pianist, born in 1770, is known for his groundbreaking works like the "Moonlight Sonata" and "Symphony No. 9"? Question 2: Who is the Austrian composer, born in 1756, who is famous for his operas "The Marriage of...

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May 30, 2024

Gilligan's Island Tough Trivia

Question 1: In the original pilot episode of Gilligan's Island, what were the names of the seven castaways? Question 2:   What is Gilligan's full name? Question 3: What is the Skipper's full name?  Question 4: What is the Professor's full name?...

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May 29, 2024

Rivers - What is the name of the longest river in Africa?

Question 1: What is the name of the longest river in Africa, which flows northward through eleven countries before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea? Question 2: Which river, located in South America, is the largest by water volume and is known...

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May 28, 2024

Famous Paintings - Who painted The Starry Night?

Question 1: Which Dutch post-impressionist painter, known for his distinctive brushwork and vivid colors, created the iconic painting "The Starry Night"? Question 2: What is the name of the enigmatic painting by Leonardo da Vinci, featuring a woman...

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May 27, 2024

Memorial Day - What is the name of the national cemetery?

Question 1: Memorial Day, a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors the men and women who died while serving in which branch of the U.S. armed forces? Question 2: In what year did Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration...

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May 24, 2024

Star Wars

Question 1: In what year was the first Star Wars film, later subtitled "Episode IV - A New Hope," released in theaters? Question 2: What is the name of the ancient order of Force-sensitive warriors, known for their lightsabers and their adherence to...

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May 23, 2024

Famous Landmarks

In which city would you find the iconic Eiffel Tower? Question 2: What is the name of the ancient Incan citadel, located high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, that was rediscovered in 1911? Question 3: Which famous mausoleum in Agra, India, was built...

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May 22, 2024

Which dinosaur name means Speedy Thief?

Question 1: What is the name of the largest known dinosaur, a sauropod that could grow up to 100 feet long and weigh over 70 tons? Question 2: Which dinosaur, whose name means "speedy thief," was one of the first to be scientifically described and...

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May 21, 2024

Board Games

Question 1: In the game of Monopoly, what is the name of the square where players go when they are sent directly to jail? Question 2: Which classic board game, introduced in 1949, involves players moving their pieces according to cards that feature...

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May 20, 2024

Famous Explorers

Question 1: Which Italian explorer, sailing under the Spanish flag, is credited with "discovering" the Americas in 1492? Question 2: What is the name of the Portuguese explorer who became the first European to reach India by sea, opening up the...

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May 17, 2024

Which German field marshal, was known as the Desert Fox?

Question 1: Which ancient Carthaginian general, known for his military genius and his crossing of the Alps with war elephants, fought against the Roman Republic in the Second Punic War? Question 2: Who was the French military leader and emperor who...

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May 16, 2024

Which country is the world's largest producer and exporter of bananas?

Question 1: What is the scientific name for the banana plant? Question 2: Which country is the world's largest producer and exporter of bananas? Question 3: In what year did the Cavendish banana, the most widely consumed variety today, become the...

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May 15, 2024

Country Music Legends

Questuion 1L Which country music legend, known for hits like "Crazy" and "I Fall to Pieces," died in a plane crash in 1963 at the age of 30?  Question 2: What is the name of the country music duo, with the same initials, who won multiple Grammy Awards...

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May 14, 2024

Photography

Question 1: Which French artist and chemist is credited with inventing the daguerreotype, the first commercially successful photographic process? Question 2: What is the term for a photographic print made from a negative, often on paper coated with...

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May 13, 2024

What is the fastest land mammal in Africa?

Question 1: What is the fastest land mammal in Africa, capable of reaching speeds of up to 70 miles per hour? Question 2: Which African bird, known for its distinctive black and white plumage and large bill, is sometimes referred to as the...

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May 10, 2024

Mother's Day

Question 1: In which year was Mother's Day first officially celebrated in the United States? Question 2: Which ancient Greek goddess, known as the mother of the gods, was celebrated in a spring festival that some historians consider to be an early...

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May 9, 2024

Planet of the Apes

Question 1: In the original 1968 film "Planet of the Apes," what is the name of the astronaut played by Charlton Heston? Question 2: Which acclaimed motion-capture actor portrayed the character of Caesar in the rebooted Planet of the Apes trilogy?...

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May 8, 2024

Los Angeles

Question 1:What is the official nickname of Los Angeles?  Question 2: Which famous Los Angeles landmark features the names of celebrities inscribed on pink terrazzo and brass stars? Question 3: What is the name of the largest park in Los Angeles,...

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May 7, 2024

The Simpsons

Question 1: What is the name of the town where The Simpsons live? Question 2: Which character from The Simpsons is known for his catchphrase, "D'oh!"? Question 3: In the show, what is the name of the nuclear power plant where Homer Simpson works?...

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