300+ Best Trivia Questions for Kids & Adults

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Does your family love a little friendly competition? These trivia questions for kids and adults are perfect for you next family game night! They’ll help you remember things you didn’t think you knew and teach you things you thought you should know. Dive right in to see who is the trivia champion.

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Trivia is such a fun way to bring the family together. It certainly brings our family a lot of laughter and good times. Whether it’s sports trivia, Disney trivia, or other family trivia games, there is such a wide range of topics that your family can get to know better.

It’s why a trivia game like this one is so great. It has so many different facts ranging from pop culture to history to sports. Your knowledge will sure be put to the test!

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Why I Love Trivia Games

One of the reasons I love trivia the most is it is an entertaining way of rewarding yourself for what you know. Even better, you can’t lose because you are rewarded with learning more about what you don’t know!

Trivia also creates the opportunity for friendly competition and fostering good sportsmanship. Your kids can learn to work as a team with team trivia. They also learn how to cope with losing and be happy for the winning team.

When played in the spirit of fun, trivia can be a lively way to spend time together with your friends and family.

How to Play Trivia

While there is no wrong way to play trivia, here are some ideas to start off your game!

  • One person can be designated as the announcer to read the questions. As they read the questions, each person or team races to see who can answer first.
  • With team play, you can have each team take turns asking the other team the questions.
  • You could even create a game stick that gets passed around to the person or team who is answering next.
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Benefits of Trivia Games

Trivia has so many benefits for the whole family!

  • Learning new facts as you answer trivia questions together.
  • It is a great way at improving your memory recall.
  • Trivia games help bring the family together.
  • Your kids also learn how to participate in cooperative play.

Tips and Tricks

Trivia is a great game to play with little planning or preparation. Here are a few ideas for creating a fun game.

  • Decide whether you will play with teams. This is particularly helpful with larger gatherings.
  • Remember to set rules that help keep the game fun and the competition friendly.
  • Determine how the winner will be decided! You can set a timer for the game, a set number of points to win, or any other idea you can think of.
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Trivia Questions

Does your family love trivia? Grab all 300+ trivia questions in a printer-friendly PDF so you have fun on the go or have easy access for your next game night. Scroll to the bottom to grab your PDF below by joining our email list.

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In what sport are stumps and bails used?

A: Cricket

What is the medical term when you can’t see far away?

A: Myopic

What do you call a plant that lives in just water?

A: Hydrophyte

From what two families do Romeo and Juliet come from?

A. Montague and Capulet

What tool helps a musician keep musical time?

A: Metronome
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Which ocean is the largest?

A: Pacific

Which planet stays closest to the earth?

A: Mercury

What food do Giant Pandas normally eat?

A: Bamboo

In the Christian world, who is thought to be the first human on earth?

A: Adam

Which film has received the most awards and nominations combined?

A: Titanic
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How many rows of teeth are in the mouth of a great white shark?

A: Five

Name two European dictators from the 20th century.

A: Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Lenin, Benito Mussollini, Francisco Franco, Josip Tito

Name one of the five international Ballroom dances.

A: Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Viennese Waltz

Which country are Aesop’s fables considered to be from?

A: Greece

What is known as the healthiest vegetable?

A: Spinach
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How many noses does a slug have?

A: Four

Which original Avenger was not seen in the first few movies?

A: The Wasp

Who wrote the popular Harry Potter book series?

A: J.K. Rowling

How are earthquakes measured?

A: With the Reichter’s scale

What are the names of the Rice Krispies elves?

A: Snap, Crackle, Pop
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What sport is Jesse Owens known for?

A: Track and Field

What is the element symbol for Potassium?

A: K

Who was the actor who played Jack in the Titanic?

A: Leonardo DiCaprio

Which European country uses the pound as their form of currency?

A: United Kingdom

What is the Pythagorean theorem formula?

A: a2+b2=c2
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How many items are in a baker’s dozen?

A: 13

How many national parks are in America?

A: 424

In what state is Dunkin Donuts most prominent?

A: New York

 What is the equation for Newton’s second law?

A: Force=Mass x Acceleration (F=M*A)

What is the name of a tall high heel?

A: Stiletto
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Who was the first woman Supreme Court Justice?

A: Sandra Day O’Connor

Who was the U.S. president during World War I?

A: Woodrow Wilson

In music, most albums are available for purchase on a CD. What does ‘CD’ stand for?

A: Compact Disc

Who did the voice for Simba in the original Lion King?

A: Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Matthew Broderick for the adult Simba)

What is the fast time for a 100-meter dash?

A: 9.58 seconds
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What country won the first World Cup?

A: Uruguay

Who painted the Sistine Chapel?

A: Michaelangelo

What was the first food eaten in space?

A: Applesauce

Who is the main character in the popular series Hunger Games?

A: Katniss Everdeen

What is the first element on the Periodic Table?

A: Hydrogen
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What does DC stand for in comics?

A: Detective Comics

What is made from boiling skin, cartilage, and bone from animals?

A: Gelatin

What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

A: Avocado

In which genre of dance do dancers perform pirouettes?

A: All genres

A large amount of which vitamin is found in citrus fruits?

A: Vitamin C
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Which company owns Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi, and Ducati?

A: Volkswagen

What is the name of an ancient tool used to crush herbs and spices that are still used today?

A: Mortar and pestle

What are the main two ingredients in a quiche?

A: Eggs and Cheese

What sport is played in a four-walled room with a hollow rubber ball?

A: Squash

In what year did three prisoners escape Alcatraz?

A: 1962
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What bean is used in miso, oil, and tofu?

A: Soybean

What is the name of the news series launched by John Krasinksi during the coronavirus pandemic?

A: Some Good News

What is the most common contaminant found in fish?

A: Mercury

What is the name for deer meat?

A: Venison

On average, how many babies does a rabbit have in one litter?

A: Seven on average, but can have up to 15
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Name the three branches of the United States government.

A: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Who painted the famous Mona Lisa?

A: Leonardo Da Vinci

Where were the first Olympic games performed?

A: Greece

In 1905 the world’s largest diamond, nicknamed “Cullinan” was found. How big was it?

A: 3106 karats, or 1.3 pounds

What is a pepita?

A: A shell-less variety of pumpkin seed
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Which country is home to the Taj Mahal?

A: India

How many notes are in a chromatic scale?

A: 12

Where did Spam originate?

A: Minnesota

Which medicine was discovered by accidental mold growth?

A: Penicillin

At the Kentucky Derby, what is the popular beverage of choice?

A: Mint Julep
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How many states start with the letter M?

A: Eight – Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana

Who wrote the poem, “The Tell-Tale Heart” in 1843?

A: Edgar Allen Poe

What did Al Capone go to jail for in 1931?

A: Tax evasion. He served 11 years

What countries made up the original Axis powers in World War II?

A: Germany, Italy, and Japan

What is the primary ingredient in pesto?

A: Basil
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Who composed the Nutcracker Suite?

A: Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Who introduced the t-shirt as a closet staple?

A: U.S. Navy

Which restaurant is famous for its Grand Slam meal?

A: Denny’s

What popular term describes a girl who wears Scrunchies, Birkenstocks, Crocs, Pura Vida bracelets, and Carmex?

A: VSCO girl

Which jazz musician was known for playing a bent trumpet?

A: Dizzy Gillespie
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Where was Caesar salad invented?

A: Mexico

Which company owns the email service Hotmail?

A: Microsoft

What is the term for the study of weather?

A: Meteorology

What color are zebras’ stripes when they are first born?

A: Brown

Which two countries share the longest international border?

A: Canada and United States
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What sport uses a broom?

A: Curling

In what year was Facebook introduced to the public?

A: 2006

How many different instruments did Prince play on his debut album?

A: 27

Who was Cleopatra?

A: Egyptian queen, lover of Julius Caesar, and wife of Mark Antony

How old was Ariel in The Little Mermaid?

A: 16
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How many molecules of oxygen does ozone have?

A: Three

What does BMW stand for?

A: Bavarian Motor Works

What is the fastest time to solve a Rubik’s cube?

A: 4.22 seconds

What two ingredients are in roux?

A: Flour and fat (butter, oil, etc.)

What is an isosceles triangle?

A: A triangle with two equal sides and two equal angles
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How many hearts does an octopus have?

A: Three

What medication is used to counteract an extreme allergic reaction?

A: Epinephrine (Epi-pen)

What does HTTP stand for?

A: HyperText Transfer Protocol

Who wrote the Twilight books?

A: Stephanie Meyer

What 5 colors are in the Olympic rings?

A: Blue, red, green, yellow, black
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Which Avenger can calm down the Hulk?

A: Black Widow

Which bird has the largest wingspan?

A: Albatross

Who’s the most popular Tik Tok influencer?

A: Charli D’Amelio

Who was the first astronaut to step on the moon?

A: Neil Armstrong

What is the National Flower of the United States?

A: Rose
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What spice can prevent spider veins and inhibit hair loss?

A: Paprika

Which Madonna song mentions 16 celebrities?

A: Vogue

In what year was eBay launched?

A: 1995

What TV show featured characters Samantha, Carrie, Cynthia, and Charlotte?

A: Sex and the City

What kind of dog was Lassie?

A: A Rough Collie
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Name a land mammal that can’t jump.

A: Elephant, sloth, hippo, rhino

Who is known as the greatest writer in English history?

A: William Shakespeare

When was the zipper invented?

A: 1851

Whose ear did Mohammad Ali bite off in the famous 1997 boxing match?

A: Evander Holyfield

What did the Roman emperor Tiberius forbid men from wearing?

A: Silk
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Who produced the first mail-order catalog for clothing?

A: Montgomery Ward

How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?

A: Nine

What is carrageenan?

A: A type of seaweed used as a thickening and emulsifying agent

Name the greatest racehorse of all time.

A: Secretariat

What singer holds the world record for the most words sung in a hit single?

A: Eminem
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How many states are in the United States?

A: 50, Puerto Rico is not considered a state

How would you describe the color amaranth?

A: Rose-red

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?

A: 16

In what city is the Eiffel Tower located?

A: Paris

What is the medical term for inflamed gums?

A: Gingivitis
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How much of the earth’s surface is covered by water?

A: 71%

What is a female donkey called?

A: A Jenny

What is the official name of Rhode Island?

A: State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Chartreuse is a blend of what two colors?

A: Yellow and Green

What do you call the catalog system academic libraries use?

A: Dewey Decimal Classification System
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In 2020, who was considered the best swimmer in the world?

A: Michael Phelps

What country is Nelson Mandela from?

A: South Africa

What is the black circle in the center of your eye called?

A: Pupil

Name two of the four U.S presidents who were killed while in office.

A: Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, James A. Garfield, William McKinley

How many miles did the American pioneers average per day?

A: 15-20 miles with oxen or mules pulling their wagons
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In what two continents do elephants naturally live?

A: Africa and Asia

What is the name of the alternate dimension in the Netflix show Stranger Things?

A: The Upside Down

Who is the first African American baseball player?

A: Moses Fleetwood “Fleet” Walker, 6 decades before Jackie Robinson

Name one of the other countries that use the metric system.

A: Myanmar and Liberia

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

A: Jupiter
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In which galaxy is the earth located?

A: The Milky Way

What is the most common pizza topping?

A: Pepperoni

At normal altitude, at what temperature does water boil?

A: 212°F or 100°C

What former American Idol contestant has been touring with Queen since 2001?

A: Adam Lambert

In what year was The Simpsons first aired?

A: 1989
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What is the name of the first city to host the Olympic Games in the U.S.?

A: St. Louis, Missouri

What is the official language of Brazil?

A: Portuguese

Which Italian city is famous for its leaning tower?

A: Pisa

In what year was the internet made public?

A: 1993

What is the capital of Delaware?

A: Dover
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Which is the body’s largest organ?

A: Skin

What is the name of the first orca at SeaWorld San Diego?

A: Shamu

Where is Wrigley Field located?

A: Chicago, Illinois

How tall is the Seattle Space Needle?

A: 605 feet

Name a type of cloud.

A: Stratus, cirrus, cumulus, nimbus
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How many children are in the Brady Bunch family?

A: Six

What is the first state in the United States?

A: Delaware

Whose picture is on the 20-dollar bill?

A: Andrew Jackson

In what year was the first Nintendo released?

A: 1985

How is the age of a tree identified?

A: By the number of rings inside the trunk
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During a standard American football game, how many players are on the field?

A: 22

What is Kramer’s first name on the show Seinfeld?

A: Cosmo

What region of the brain controls appetite?

A: Hypothalamus

What was Twitter’s original name?

A: Twitter

In how many films did Sean Connery act as James Bond?

A: Seven
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Who is the author of James and the Giant Peach?

A: Roald Dahl

Who is known for the painting titled “Starry Night”?

A: Vincent Van Gogh

What article of clothing is MC Hammer best known for?

A: Parachute pants (also called Hammer pants)

What is the strongest muscle in the human body?

A: Heart

Who wrote the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

A: Mark Twain
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Which Beatle had dyslexia?

A: John Lennon

What is the main ingredient in falafel?

A: Chickpeas

Which U.S. state is nicknamed the “Bluegrass state?”

A: Kentucky

How fast can a cheetah run?

A: 70 mph

What is the world’s most expensive spice (by weight)?

A: Saffron
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What is the chemical name of salt?

A: Sodium chloride

How is yellow fever transmitted?

A: When an infected mosquito bites you

How many parts does the average car have?

A: 30,000

When was the first iPhone released?

A: 2007

Which country produces the most coffee beans?

A: Brazil
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Where is the Alamo located?

A: San Antonio, Texas

What spice helps with nausea and motion sickness?

A: Ginger

Which bone are babies born without?

A: Knee caps

What is the name of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ brand?

A: Magnolia

Who is the oldest Kardashian sister?

A: Kourtney
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What is Spiderman’s given name?

A: Peter Parker

What is the smallest brass instrument?

A: Cornet

Which composer was completely deaf by the age of 44?

A: Beethoven

What Star Wars creatures live on the forest moon of Endor?

A: Ewoks

What is the third most expensive item a person will buy in their lifetime after a house and a car?

A: Furniture
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Where does the tennis tournament Wimbledon take place?

A: London, England

Which U.S. state was thought to be an island by Europeans?

A: California

Which disease was the first vaccine invented to combat?

A: Smallpox in 1796

Who sang the hit song, “Shake it off?”

A: Taylor Swift

What is the name of the largest desert in the world?

A: Antarctic desert
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What is the most used flavor enhancer in fast food?

A: MSG (MonoSodium Glutamate)

When is boxing day?

A: The day after Christmas, December 26

What is a hat trick in soccer?

A: One player scores 3 goals in a game

What is the name of Batman’s butler?

A: Alfred

What group helped make Justin Timberlake famous?

A: N’Sync
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What is an abacus?

A: An old calculating tool also called a counting frame for math

How many Grammys has John Legend won?

A: 10

Where did Oktoberfest originate?

A: Munich, Germany

Name the largest mountain in the world.

A: Mt Everest in Nepal and Tibet

What does the acronym “smh” stand for?

A: Shaking my head
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Where is the Guggenheim museum located?

A: A famous art museum, it’s located in New York, New York

Which auto brand was the first to offer seat belts?

A: Nash Motors

Who is called the King of Pop?

A: Michael Jackson

What does the slang term “Cap” mean?

A: To lie

Who is the founder of Chick-Fil-A?

A: True Cathy
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What does YOLO mean?

A: You Only Live Once

Who was the first president of the United States?

A: George Washington

How many moons are in our solar system?

A: 181

Who was the only single president of the United States?

A: James Buchanan

Where does the Pope of the Catholic church live?

A: Vatican City

What is the Bill of Rights?

A: A document which contains the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution

What is the name of the bear in The Jungle Book?

A: Baloo

What is the pH of pure water?

A: 7.00 (neutral)

Which president was involved in the Watergate scandal?

A: Richard Nixon

Which European nation has been credited for inventing hot dogs?

A: Germany
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Who is the King of Rock and Roll?

A: Elvis Presley, nicknamed Elvis the Pelvis

What does the CC stand for in CC creams?

A: Color correcting

The Young Victoria was played by which British Actress?

A: Emily Blunt

What part of the atom has no electric charge?

A: Neutron

What alcohol is made from potatoes?

A: Vodka
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Where is Area 51 located?

A: Nevada

Who were the main two actors in “The Fault in our Stars?”

A: Ansel Elgert and Shalene Woodley

When was the microwave invented?

A: 1946

Which country artist recorded two albums in prison?

A: Johnny Cash

Name the largest freshwater lake in the world.

A: Lake Superior
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How many months in the year have 30 days?

A: 11

Which singer’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?

A: Lady Gaga

Name two of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous inventions.

A: Lightning rod, bifocals, swim fins, Franklin stove, urinary catheter, armonica, street lamps, odometer

What is the national summer sport of Canada?

A: Lacrosse

What does Hermione (in Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone) turn into after drinking a transfiguration potion?

A: Cat
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What is the hottest part of a chili pepper?

A: The flesh, not the seeds

When was the vacuum invented?

A: 1901

How many keys are on a standard piano?

A: 88

What is a pimento?

A: A pepper

What are the two most frequently used clefs in music?

A: Treble clef and Bass clef
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What is Joe Exotic’s nickname?

A: The Tiger King

Who is the author of Gone with the Wind?

A: Margaret Mitchell. It sold 1 million copies in its first six months.

What fashion trend came out of the movie “Flashdance?”

A: Legwarmers

When is the Chinese New Year celebrated?

A: January 25th

Who gave the Statue of Liberty to America?

A: France
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What was the first capital of the United States?

A: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who was the first character to speak in Star Wars?

A: C-3PO

The United States is considered the largest agricultural producer of which crop?

A: Corn

What is nopal?

A: The cactus leaves of the prickly pear cactus

What was Steve Jobs best known for?

A: Founder of Apple
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In what year did 9/11 attacks in America take place?

A: 2001

What is the largest river in the world?

A: Nile

What is the #1 U.S. fast food restaurant?

A: McDonald’s

When did the gold rush begin?

A: 1848

How many presidents have been impeached?

A: Three
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What was the first fast-food restaurant in China?

A: Kentucky Fried Chicken

What is the name of the first American manufactured car?

A: Ford Model T

What is the most popular pet in the world?

A: Dog

How many NBA championships did Michael Jordan win while playing for the Chicago Bulls?

A: Six

Who played as Thor in eight Marvel films?

A: Chris Hemsworth
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What does the musical term “forté” mean?

A: Loud

How many stars are on the European Union flag?

A: 12

Who was awarded the very first Gold Record?

A: Perry Como

On average, how deep is the ocean?

A: 2.3 miles deep

Worldwide, how many Disney theme parks are there?

A: 11
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When was the first airplane invented?

A: 1903

How do you make a balloon float in the air?

A: Fill it with Helium

How many planets are in the solar system?

A: Eight

What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

A: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Which state is known as “The Last Frontier?”

A: Alaska
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What does halitosis mean?

A: Bad breath

How many homicides did Ted Bundy admit to?

A: 30

What causes scurvy?

A: Vitamin C deficiency

What is the recommended drying time for wood used to make a violin?

A: 10 years, though the longer the better

What do you call a group of stars forming an imaginary picture?

A: Constellation
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Who is the longest-serving president of the United States?

A: Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)

How many species of marsupials are there?

A: 330

What is the largest mammal?

A: Blue whale

Name the character and actor who plays the boss in The Office.

A: Michael Scott- Character, Steve Carell- Actor

Which actor voiced Darth Vader from Star Wars and Mufasa in the Lion King?

A: James Earl Jones
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What is the name of the laws that instituted segregation in the United States?

A: Jim Crow Laws

What day is Star Wars day?

A: May 4

In what city was Jesus Christ born?

A: Bethlehem

In what year was the first landing on the moon?

A: 1969

In which century did the Renaissance take place?

A: 14th-17th Century
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Which actress owns The Honest Company?

A: Jessica Alba

In what year was President Barack Obama elected?

A: 2008

What religion celebrates Hanukkah?

A: Jewish

What was the first social media site called?

A: Six Degrees

When was the game Monopoly invented?

A: 1904
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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

A: SpongeBob SquarePants

What is the real name of the rapper P. Diddy?

A: Sean Combs

Where is the Epcot Center located?

A: Orlando, Florida inside of Disney World

What does Haute Couture mean in English?

A: High Fashion

Who led the successful campaign to separate India from British rule?

A: Mahatma Gandhi
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What state was officially ratified 150 years after its request for statehood was approved?

A: Ohio

What is the “fabric of our lives?”

A: Cotton

What is another name for a davenport?

A: Couch

What is banana powder used for on your face?

A: Setting makeup/concealer

What is a haboob?

A: A type of sandstorm
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What is the first American National monument?

A: Devil’s Tower in Wyoming

What is the average age for menopause for women in the U.S.?

A: 51

What is the name of the reality tv show in which teams of two race around the world completing various competitions along the way?

A: The Amazing Race

In golf, what is a mulligan?

A: A bad shot which, by mutual agreement between playing partners, is canceled and replayed

What is the longest river in the United States?

A: Mississippi
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In the movie “A Christmas Story” what gift does Ralphie desperately want to receive?

A: Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB Gun

When was the sport of equestrian invented?

A: 1912

What percentage of the body is made up of water?

A: 60%

What should be taken daily to reduce the risk of osteoporosis?

A: Calcium

What are the Latin words scrolled on all U.S. coins currently manufactured?

A: E pluribus unum, which was the traditional motto of the U.S. until 1956 and means “Out of many, one”

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