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When hosting a trivia night, it always pays to remember that fun trivia questions are the best trivia questions. Although you might feel like you're stuck for questions to ask, all you need are amusing and entertaining topics to draw from. The trivia questions that not only get the best response but also entertain the players or teams the most are the most fun questions.
Unlike ice breaker questions, fun trivia questions have a definite right answer, which makes them great for quizzes. But these fun questions to ask are suitable for all abilities and all ages, making for a super enjoyable quiz night or trivia night.
If you need some fantastic inspiration for entertaining trivia questions, check out the categories below.
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8 Best Fun Trivia Questions For A Spectacle Night
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If you want to make sure you're choosing the very best fun trivia questions for your quiz, these are the ones you want to browse through. Choose your favorites from the list below and they'll ensure that your trivia night is entertaining for all.
1. Name the biggest Island in the world.
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Greenland
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Greenland has a total area of 2.16 million square kilometers which most of the landmass is totally covered by an ice cap! Now that's a fact not many people will be able to guess as this isn't a well-known fact.
2. Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
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Brazil
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Last year, Mexico's coffee production is estimated to be around 4.5 million bags. Did you know this about Brazil? It might be easier to guess the country which produces the most tea.
3. How many Grammys does John Legend have?
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Eleven
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He snatched three awards in his first-ever Grammy Award for Best R&B Album (Get Lifted), Best Male R&B Vocal Performance ("Ordinary People"), and Best New Artist. He's known for having won a huge amount of awards, truly a legend.
4. What is the brightest star in the sky?
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Sirius
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A great question for kids. Sirius, also known as the Dog Star has an apparent visual magnitude of 1.46. It has a surface temperature of 9, 9940 Kelvins (K) that is 4,000 K higher than that of the Sun.
5. What nut is used to make marzipan?
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Almonds
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Marzipan consists of almond meal and sugar. People who are fans of cakes and candy are usually the best at answering this question. In fact, maybe they would know that January 12th is National Marzipan Day!
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6. How many wives did Henry VIII have?
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6
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The man commonly remembered for his succession of wives: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. Moreover, Catherine, his first wife, was his brother widow. He has quite a controversial life I might say.
7. What is it called when a bottle of champagne is open with a sword?
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Sabering
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Everyone should know the answer to this. Champagne sabering started with Napoleon Bonaparte and his soldiers celebrating its victory that became so popular because of its convenience.
8. What color is Giraffe's tongue?
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Blue-black
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On average, a giraffe's tongue is 18 to 20 inches long and has a blue-black color due to the high density of melanin which provides sunburn protection as they feed up high. This strange fact is sure to catch people out.
6 Random Fun Questions To Ask During A Trivia Quiz
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Although it can be a good idea to divide your quiz questions into categories unless you have chosen a topic, random trivia questions can offer a bit of extra excitement. The randomness of the questions makes them entertaining and means that everyone can have a go at answering them. Below you'll find random trivia questions and answers to add to your quiz.
9. What country has the most vending machines per capita?
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Japan
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Manufacturers lend vending machines free of charge that's why it skyrocketed in Japan. Anyone can install vending machines as long as permissions were already acquired.
10. What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
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Mr. Potato Head
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It was first advertised on April 30, 1952. This will come as a surprise to many who are too young to remember Mr. Potato Head.
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11. What is the most frequently sold item at Walmart?
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Banana
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Aside from its health benefits, bananas remained cheap, relatively easy to pack, and loved by a lot of kids! It's unlikely that anyone would know this about bananas without guessing.
12. What are the folds of skin on a cat's ears called?
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Henry's pockets
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Cat lovers might have a chance of getting this one. It's also called cutaneous marginal pouch which can be found in a variety of animals including dogs.
13. What are baby owls called?
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Owlets or nestlings
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If you haven't thought about what baby owls are called, it might be a good idea to brush up on the names of other baby animals.
14. On average, how long does it take food to pass through the human body?
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53 hours
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Well, the longest part of the whole process is in the large intestine wherein food can sit there for more than 40 hours depending on the person. Surely other people believed the answer to be 24 hours too.
7 Amusing Trivia Questions Perfect For Adults
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It can be tricky to get the balance right when choosing fun trivia questions for adults because you want them to be enjoyable to answer but you don't want them to verge on silly (similar to dares, icebreaker games, and icebreaker questions for adults.) This is where fun adult trivia games come in because they're incredibly amusing but they're also tricky to answer.
15. Which country owns every panda in the world?
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China
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Many people know that pandas come from China but not everyone knows that China owns all pandas. Moreover, pandas love to spend their entire 14 hours a day just by eating. What a life...
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16. The world's longest-running TV variety show is what?
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Sabado Gigante (1962)
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Although some might not have seen this show it is widely regarded as the oldest TV show - it has been running since 1962. Worlds Guinness Records recognized Sabado Gigante as the longest variety show ever when it ended on September 19, 2015. It ran for 53 years and 42 days.
17. Who invented the word vomit?
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William Shakespeare
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Shakespeare invented a lot of the words that we use today. The actual word was actually "puking", first recorded in his As You Like It, supposedly an imitation from the German word, "spucken" which means to spit.
18. Coprastastaphobia is the fear of what?
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Constipation
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Some people might be able to make a guess in the general area of the answer. People with Coprastastaphobia have a very specific diet to ensure they don’t become constipated in any way possible.
19. Ph.D. stands for what?
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Doctor of Philosophy
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This is a tough question for anyone to answer except for doctors. The top Ph.D. degree all over the world according to surveys is Computer Science.
20. What is the most common color of toilet paper in France?
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Pink
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In another question, you could ask why toilet paper is pink. Dyeing toilet paper seems to be the French resolution to its grotty surface and might as well to make it more appealing to the public.
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21. Which country has not fought a war since 1814?
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Sweden
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Many people will think that the answer to this question is Switzerland but Sweden has not been involved in a war for hundreds of years.
8 Questions To Include In Your Trivia Night Easy Round
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Have you ever been to a quiz night and found the questions to be super hard? Even funny questions can be very difficult to answer correctly. That's why it can pay to add a few easy trivia questions to your quiz. These will help ensure that everyone can get a few answers right.
22. Spinach is high in which mineral?
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Iron
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Spinach is the top 6 food that contains iron with an average of 2.1 to 2.7 mg/100g.
23. In the film Babe, what type of animal was Babe?
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A pig
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Who hasn't seen this movie? Surely both adults and kids have watched Babe before. It's a comedy-drama film in 1995 which has a very interesting plot. We don't want any spoilers here but you can find the synopsis here.
24. What’s the total number of dots on a pair of dice?
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42
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In Greek and Roman times, most dice were made of bone and ivory; others were of bronze, agate, rock crystal, onyx, jet, alabaster, marble, amber, porcelain, and other materials.
25. Where would you find an ISBN number?
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On a book
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Everyone who has read a book will have seen the ISBN number printed on it. ISBN, short for International Standard Book Number, is a unique numeric identifier assigned to different editions and variations of the publication. Initially, it is composed of 9 digits but later on revised and became a 10 digit code.
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26. Which bird has the largest wingspan?
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Albatross
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Each wingspan could reach up to 11 feet. This is a great fact about the animal kingdom.
27. What is the second smallest country in the world?
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Monaco
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Monaco's land area is just 0.78 square miles which is much smaller than Central Park in New York City! Perhaps you could give another point for naming the smallest country too.
28. The hard white material of elephant tusks is called what?
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29. The hardest natural substance known is what?
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Diamond
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You might get some surprising answers when contestants answer this question wrong. Diamonds are hard due to the bonding of carbon atoms under high temperature and pressure forming crystals. The process is much more complicated than you think.
6 Funny Trivia Questions To Have An Enjoyable Quiz
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Fun questions are entertaining, but funny trivia questions are what really makes a quiz enjoyable. Everyone loves to laugh and there's no better time to do this than while surrounded by friends letting your competitive edge shine. If you're hoping to make your competitors giggle, make sure to choose some questions from the list below.
30. What did the winning teams get as a trophy on "Floor is Lava" in the first season?
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Lava lamp
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It's very fitting that a lava tramp was the trophy for winning this show. Aside from the trophy, the winning team also received $10, 000.
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31. What color are aircraft black boxes?
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Bright orange
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It's ironic that the black boxes aren't black but the reason behind the choice of color is for it to be easily recovered after accidents.
32. How long is New Zealand’s Ninety Mile Beach?
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55 miles
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You'd be forgiven for thinking that the question contains a clue.
33. What kind of animal is a prairie dog?
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A rodent
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If you have seen a prairie dog, you might know that it isn't a type of dog at all. These rodents actually mate once a year that lasts for just an hour. Research also suggests that they have advanced vocabulary compared to any other animals enabling them to send undeniably descriptive details to others.
34. What has a head, a tail, but does not have a body?
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A coin
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This question will cause some people to scratch their heads in frustration.
35. With what did the ancient Romans dye their hair?
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Bird poop
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This is a funny fact to know and one that perhaps not everyone will believe. They also used leeches mixed with vinegar to dye their hair with black.
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7 Trivia Questions To Tell Kids That Will Amaze Them
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People of all ages should be able to get involved in quizzes, whether they are young or old. However, when you're dealing with young competitors, you need to match the questions to their experience and level of knowledge. Ensure that you choose trivia for kids, which is designed especially for the knowledge of children.
36. Is the Horse the fastest animal of the World?
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No
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Yes or no questions can be great for kids to answer. Cheetah is the fastest animal with a record speed of near 70 miles per hour.
37. Which cartoon character lives in a pineapple under the sea?
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Spongebob Squarepants
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You might find that kids start singing the theme tune when you ask them this. Spongebob creator, Steve Hillenburg, is a former Marine biologists and the pinenapple house of Spongebob was not coincidental but based by the fact that sea animals find smells very important.
38. Who went to school with a lamb?
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Mary
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Almost everyone has heard the nursery rhyme so they will have no problem answering this question.
39. What is the national flower of Wales?
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Daffodil
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Daffodils have been the national flower of Wales for generations. It's season in early spring coincides with St. Davids Day. Moreover, daffodils are commercially grown in Mid Wales to produce galantamine for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
40. Which planet shares its name with a dog?
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Pluto
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Kids might have to think about this question for a moment - would you have got the right answer?
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41. How many bones are there in the human body?
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206
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This is for adult count but for babies, the total count of bones will be approximately 270. As we grow older our bones fused with one another creating a more solid foundation. This is a common fact taught to kids at school so they should be able to answer this question easily.
42. What is the sweet food made by bees?
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Honey
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Kids of all ages will have come across honey which is made from pollen by bees. Fun fact: Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil. You can still give it to the child of your grandchild!
5 Hard Trivia Quiz Questions For Everyone Who Loves Challenges
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Have you ever been disappointed that there weren't enough hard trivia questions in a quiz that you took part in? Make sure no one has that problem when playing your quiz by adding in a few of the brilliant tricky questions from this category.
43. What kind of weapon is a falchion?
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A sword
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A falchion is a one-handed, single-edged sword comparable to the modern machete. How many people in the group do you think will know this fancy word for a sword?
44. Which chess piece can only move diagonally?
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45. Among land animals, what species has the largest eyes?
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Ostrich
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Their eyes are even larger than their brains! You might know this as the largest bird in the world but did you know that it has the largest eyes of any land animal?
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46. How many valves does a trumpet have?
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Three
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The three (rarely 4) piston valves alter the pitch produced in a harmonic series of sounds. This is a very specialist question which means that it would be very hard to guess the answer.
47. What is the world’s most venomous fish?
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Stonefish
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The stonefish sounds innocuous but it is very dangerous. They have 13 spines at their backs aligning from each other and its sting results in terrible pain, swelling, necrosis (tissue death) and may even lead to death.
History Trivia Questions That Are Fun To Know
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If your friends or family members think that they know their way around world history, try hitting them with a few of the questions below. There are both hard and easy history trivia questions for you to test them with.
48. In what year the Titanic sink?
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1912
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The Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic was the largest and most luxurious cruise ship up to this date. The accident happened on April 14, 1912 came as a shock as it was considered to be the "unshinkable" ship. Perhaps hearing this question will make contestants think of the epic movie.
49. Which actor top-billed the 1960’s television series Batman?
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Adam West
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Batman ran for three seasons before it was cancelled in 1969 due to dropped of ratings.
50. In which country was the largest known T-Rex skeleton found?
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Canada
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The T-Rex named as "Scotty", is said to be 13 meters long and lived in prehistoric Saskatchewan 66 million years ago. The skeletons were first discovered in 1991, however, due to the hard sandstone that enclosed the bones it took a decade before it was fully assembled.
Perhaps Canada would be the location if Jurassic Park was created in real life.
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51. Which part of Berlin was enclosed by the wall?
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The West
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The west part of Berlin was hidden behind the wall. It was to keep anyone from entering East Germany and undermine the socialist state.
52. Where is the Bermuda Triangle situated?
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North Atlantic Ocean
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This place is known for causing lots of disappearances and strange occurrences. One famous disappearance was of The USS Cyclops, wherein on March 1918 they magically came out of touch without any pieces of wreckage and survivors.
6 Trivia Questions To Tell During A Thanksgiving Dinner
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If you're hosting a trivia night around the holiday season then you won't want to miss out on adding a few Thanksgiving trivia questions to your quiz. You'll soon find out which of the competitors knows the most about this American holiday and who needs to brush up on their history.
53. Under which president did Thanksgiving become an annual holiday?
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Abraham Lincoln
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Thanksgiving hasn't always been an observed holiday in the US. It became a holiday on October 3, 1863 which is officially celebrated on the last Thursday of November.
54. What's the other name for Thanksgiving Day?
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Turkey Day
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This is a lighthearted question as Turkey Day isn't the official name.
55. Where does the oldest Thanksgiving Parade in the U.S.A. take place?
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Philadelphia
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Everyone loves to watch a Thanksgiving Parade but some are more traditional than others. The parade is popularly known as Gimbels Thanksgivng Parade but recently renamed as 6ABC - Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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56. Is it the female turkeys or the male turkeys that gobble?
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The male
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Males make the gobbling noise to attract any female turkeys.
57. What type of meat was served at the first Thanksgiving?
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Venison
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It's a big surprise that turkey wasn't eaten at the first Thanksgiving.
58. Which character on the TV show Friends once got his/her head stuck in a turkey?
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Joey
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Kids and teens might not be old enough to remember this classic Thanksgiving TV moment.
10 Christmas Questions To Ask During A Holiday Quiz
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Holiday quizzes really aren't complete without the inclusion of some fun Christmas trivia questions. If you're planning to get friends or family together this holiday season, ensure you add in a few of the fabulous Christmas themed questions below.
59. What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
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Tinsel
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Tinsel was added to Christmas trees to enhance the flickering of the candles on the tree. This answer might be easy to guess as tinsel is often made in the color silver.
60. What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
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Eggnog
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Although not commonly known by this name, a good guess is likely to offer the correct answer. The earliest recorded recipe for milk punch dates to a 1711 cookbook.
61. What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
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Mistletoe
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Mistletoe is a hemi-parasite, able to support itself and survive through photosynthesis and through the nutrients of its host plant. Mistletoe is not only parasitic but it's also poisonous to humans and many animals.
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62. What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
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Home Alone 2
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Donald Trump played a six-second cameo role in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York released in 1992. This amusing question is a great one to ask at Christmas.
63. What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out?
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A button
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A question that will catch people out - snowmen usually have a carrot for a nose.
64. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
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Feliz Navidad
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Many of us know how to say this thanks to the popular Spanish Christmas song written by Jose Feliciano in 1970 also entitled Feliz Navidad!
65. How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh (counting Rudolph)?
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Nine
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Santa Claus's sleigh is led by nine reindeer: Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen. Perhaps you could give extra points for naming all of the reindeer.
66. How tall, plus or minus 25 feet, was the tallest cut Christmas tree?
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221 feet
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It was decorated at Northgate Shopping Center, Seattle, Washington, USA way back December 1950.
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67. What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
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KFC Fried Chicken
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Every Christmas season, an estimated 3.6 million Japanese families orders a Kentucky Fried Chicken, in what has become a nationwide tradition by the Japanese.
68. What Southeast Asian country boasts the longest holiday season?
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Philippines
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You might think that the USA has a long holiday season but Christmas is celebrated for almost four months in the Philippines.
5 Fun Things To Discover About The Bible
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Whether you're creating a quiz for friends to test their knowledge or for students in a Bible study class, Bible trivia questions can offer an awesome way for people to find out how much they know about the Bible. Use the questions below as a starting point for your Bible-based quiz and you'll have an enjoyable time testing the knowledge of your competitors.
69. In the Bible, who, alone, killed a quarter of the world's population?
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Cain
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Cain killed Abel, and at that time there were only four people on Earth. Killing Abel would make Cain the killer of a quarter of the world's population.
70. Who wanted to kill Jesus when he was a baby?
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Herod
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Almost everyone will be able to recount the story of Herod and baby Jesus. He was threatened and didn't want anyone else to be King but him.
71. What is the last word in the Old Testament?
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Cursed
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The Book Of Malachi ended with a warning.
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72. How many people boarded Noah’s Ark?
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8
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In Genesis 7:13 it counts Noah's family which is estimated to be 8 people.
73. Who is Abraham’s wife?
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Sarah
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Sarah was childless till 90 years old.
7 Fun Trivia Questions To Ask During Halloween Trick or Treat
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If you've never held a Halloween quiz before, make this the year that you try it out. Most people celebrate Halloween, but not everyone knows about the history of this annual celebration. Get your competitors to pit their wits against each other when trying to answer these Halloween trivia questions.
74. In which country did Halloween originate?
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Ireland
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This is a very basic Halloween question that most people should get right. Halloween is originally a pagan festival called "Samhain" which means the "end of summer" celebrated in Ancient Celt tradition.
75. Who wrote the novel, Frankenstein?
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Mary Shelley
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Frankenstein is often credited to be the world's first science fiction novel created in 1816. Perhaps the contestants have read the novel when they were at school.
76. What is a group of witches called?
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A coven
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This is certainly useful to know around Halloween time when the nights are dark.
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77. Where do real vampire bats live?
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North and South America
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Vampire bats feed on the blood of cattle and horses. These common bats are found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
78. By what name is midnight also known?
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The witching hour.
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It's supposedly the time where Black Magic is at its peak.
79. What is the other, traditional name for a broomstick?
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A besom
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It's a bunch of twigs tied together in a stouter wooden pole.
80. Name the magician who died on Halloween.
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Harry Houdini
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Harry Houdini is a well-known master escape artist who died on Halloween in 1926 due to a ruptured appendix. You might be able to guess the name of this magician as he is one of the most well-known in history.
7 80s Trivia Questions and Answers To Have A Fun Memorable Night
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We can all agree that there was no decade as fun as the 80s. So many exciting trends came out of the 80s -- it's no wonder why they've all come back.
So why not bring back the 80s with this round of fun 80s trivia questions and answers? You'll have a blast traveling back to the past!
81. The best-selling book of 1981 was a book explaining how to solve what puzzle?
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The Rubik's Cube
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The Rubik's Cube was extremely popular in the 1980s which is why this book became a best-seller.
82. The comedian Eddie Murphy joined the cast of which comedy sketch series in 1980?
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Saturday Night Live
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Eddie Murphy's addition to the show saved it from almost being cancelled.
83. In this popular '80s song, what was Jenny's phone number?
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867-5309
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Since the song came out, the number has been associated with many businesses to help promote sales.
84. What date do they travel to in Back to the Future: Part II?
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42298
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This day is known as Back to the Future Day.
85. What 1988 movie gave Julia Roberts her big break?
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Mystic Pizza
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The movie was inspired by an actual pizza restaurant with the same name.
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86. What commercial was Michael Jackson singing for when his hair caught on fire?
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Pepsi
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It's been stated that the pomade Michael Jackson used in his hair was the reason he caught on fire when he got close to the fireworks used in the commercial.
87. Who was the lead actress in the famous bomb "Grease 2"?
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Michele Pfeiffer
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One of the worst sequels to one of the best musicals ever made, although Pfeiffer was praised for her performance.
6 Animal Trivia Questions That Are Fun To Ask
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Think you know a lot of facts about animals? Test yourself with these fun animal trivia questions and you'll be surprised to discover all the things you might not know when it comes to animal facts.
88. A snail can sleep for how many years?
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3 years
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Snails can go into long hibernations when the weather is not moist enough for them.
89. Which animal has the highest blood pressure?
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A Giraffe
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This is so blood can circulate to their brain with those long necks in the way. Their heart needs to pump blood quickly.
90. Which animal never sleeps?
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Bullfrog
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They do close their eyes and take short naps, but even then, they are not fully asleep and stay aware of their surroundings.
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91. Which animal does not drink water?
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Kangaroo rat
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They are able to get all the water they need from seeds and grass. This is enough water to allow them to survive a lifetime, which is 3-5 years.[/lear_more]
92. The fingerprints of which animal extremely resembles the humans?
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Koala
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They're so similar that it's even hard to distinguish the difference between human and koala fingerprints.
93. How many noses slugs have?
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Four
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They have four retractable noses that allows them to smell two different things at once.
5 Fun Trivia Quizzes To Ask Your Fellow Bar Enthusiasts
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Make sure to use these fun bar trivia questions the next time you decide to spend your evening in a bar. Invite your friends or start a fun trivia game with your fellow bar goers -- either way, you'll have a great time!
94. Pulque Is A Beer Made From What?
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Cactus
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Pulque is a very rare and unique drink derived from Mexico and is extremely hard to find in the states.
95. Which Kind Of Alcohol Is Russia Notoriously Known For?
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Vodka
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Vodka is widely drank in Russia due to the cheap price and availability.
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96. What Whiskey Brand Was Advertised With Two Terrier Dogs?
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Black & White
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One dog was completely white (Westie), while the other was completely black (Scottie).
97. “Alcohol” Is A Word Derived From Which Language?
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Arabic
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It is derived from the Arabic word "Al-Kuhl", meaning 'body-eating spirit'.
98. In 1800's what drink was used to beauticians for beauty enhancers?
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Rum & Brandy
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Believe it or not, run is used to clear acne-prone skin with it's antibacterial properties.
6 Fun Questions and Answers Based On Music Industry
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We all have fun listening to and dancing to music. It's a way to entertain and enjoy your time. But there are even more ways to enjoy music, like with these fun music trivia questions and answers that will have you dancing along with each one you get right.
99. “Walk Like an Egyptian” was the first number one song for which female band?
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The Bangles
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The song was written based on how people walked to keep their balance while on the ferry, which looked somewhat like the hieroglyphics of Egypt.
100. Which Survivor song was the theme song for the 1982 movie “Rocky III”?
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Eye of the Tiger
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This song was especially written for Rocky III.
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101. Which type of wood did the Beatles sing about?
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Norwegian
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According to John Lennon, this song was written based on a girl he had an affair with at the time.
102. Which pop singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
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Rihanna
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Rihanna is actually her middle name.
103. Who was the first country artist to sell over 10 million copies of an album?
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Garth Brooks
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He is known as one of the world's best-selling music artists with more than 170 million records sold.
104. How is American singer Michael Lee Aday better known?
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Meatloaf
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His father had given him the nickname 'Meat' because he was born looking like a "chunk of meat".
6 Fun Trivia To Ask Someone Who Loves Films
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We all watch movies and we're positive that most people have watched almost all the popular movies mentioned in these fun movie trivia questions. So, here's your chance to be proud of all those hours spent binge watching Netflix.
105. What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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More than 750 artists completed 2 million sketches for the movie which took 3 years to create.
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106. What flavor of Pop Tarts does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti in Elf?
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Chocolate
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This spaghetti dish includes spaghetti, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, M&Ms, marshmallows and a chocolate fudge Pop Tart.
107. In what 1976 thriller does Robert De Niro famously say “You talkin’ to me?”
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Taxi Driver
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This has become one of the most famous lines in film history.
108. What is the longest movie ever made?
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Logistics
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It is a Swedish art film that's 35 days and 17 hours long...
109. What was Disney’s first film to win an Academy Award?
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Flowers and Trees
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This was an 8 minute animated film made in 1932 -- one of the first animated films of its time.
110. In which popular Christmas film does Will Ferrell play an elf?
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Elf
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Interestingly, producers had their minds on Jim Carry for the role of Buddy.
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5 Pop Culture Trivia To Add In Your Social Knowledge
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No matter how much you try to avoid it, pop culture is everywhere. Everything about pop culture is fun. So make it more fun with the right pop culture trivia to get along with your already vast knowledge of pop culture.
111. Which actor plays the superhero “Thor”?
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Chris Hemsworth
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Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor that's popularly known for his character "Thor" in 8 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He first rose to popularity in Australia for playing a role in the television series "Home and Away".
112. Which Rapper only loves his bed and his momma?
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Drake
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The line "I only love my bed and my momma, I'm sorry" appears in Drake's famous song "God's Plan".
113. Which hugely popular American TV comedy follows the lives of Jay Pritchett and his family?
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Modern Family
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Modern Family is a popular sitcom that ran for eleven seasons over the course of eleven years, from 2009 to 2020.
114. Which song was used in the “Mannequin Challenge”.
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Black Beatles
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The Mannequin Challenge is an internet video that became viral in November of 2016. The song used to accompany the videos is "Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd.
115. Kit Harington married which of his Game of Thrones co-stars in 2018?
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Rose Leslie
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The actors played on-screen couple Jon Snow and Ygritte for three seasons in the television show, but they also have a relationship off-screen. After dating for several years, the couple tied the knot on June 23, 2018.
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5 Cartoon Trivia That Are Fun To Ask Anyone
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Cartoons are fun. That's why you take it with you even when you're not a kid anymore. What you should also take with you is the numerous cartoon trivia that's fun to know and share.
116. Who has a magical pet called Eugene the Jeep?
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Popeye
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Eugene the Jeep is a mysterious, magical animal in the Popeye comic strip. Eugene the Jeep also appeared in the animated version of Popeye's adventures.
117. What cartoon, accompanied by a collectible card game, became a huge hit in Japan in 1998?
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Yu-Gi-Oh
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Yu-Gi-Oh is a Japanese manga series about gaming. The story follows Yugi who solves the Millenium Puzzle. The anime became so popular that it got accompanied by its own collectible card game.
118. Which Family Guy character is obsessed with world domination?
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Stewie
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Stewie Griffin is a member of the Griffin family that stars Family Guy. Stewie is a baby that acts like an adult and started out as a sociopath that wanted to dominate the world.
119. How many nephews does Popeye have?
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4
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He has four nephews that were named Pipeye, Pupeye, Peepeye, and Poopeye.
120. In The Simpsons what is the name of the cat?
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Snowball
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Snowball is the Simpsons family's pet cat. There have been five cats in the family so far, and the fifth cat is named Snowball V.
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4 Fun Trivia For People Who Are Interested In Video Games
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Whether you love video games or not, there's at least one video game that you enjoyed back then or now. You don't have to be a total game nerd to know and appreciate these fun video game trivia.
These questions are made for everyone to know (or think hard about) and enjoy.
121. What character do you play as in The Legend Of Zelda?
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Link
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The playable character in the popular game is Link, who has to save Princess Zelda. Most people mistake Link as the one named Zelda.
122. Who was the creator of the popular PC game: “The Sims.”
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Will Wright
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Will Wright is a video game designer. His first designed game was called "Raid on Bungeling Bay" but he became popular for his "SimCity" game.
123. Which year was the original Fallout released?
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1997
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The series' first title was developed by Black Isle Studios. It was released in 1997, and the sequel, Fallout 2, was released the following year.
124. What is the name of the fighting game that features a series of characters from the DC Universe?
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Injustice
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The game takes its name from the comics with the same title. The game was released in April 2013.
3 Math Trivia To Test Your Calculating Abilities
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Who says math is hard and challenging? Math can be fun if you put math trivia in the equation. Be challenged not only with numbers but with these math trivia that you might have never heard before.
125. What two letters are both symbols for 1,000?
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K and M
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In Roman numerals, M is used as a symbol for 1000. Meanwhile, K is used in the metric system.
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126. What's short for "binary digit"?
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Bit
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A bit, short for binary digit, is the smallest unit of data in a computer. The value of a bit is either 0 or 1.
127. The Fields Medal is often considered a mathematical equivalent to what?
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The Nobel Prize
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The Fields Medal is a prize awarded to mathematicians under the age of 40 at the International Congress of the International Mathematical Union of IMU. It happens every four years. The prize is compared to the intensity of the Nobel Prize.
5 Summer trivia
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Your love for the summer has to come in handy for something, right? Check out these summer trivia to find out how much you know about this sunny season. Let's hope your knowledge of all things summer-related is just as strong as your love for the summer.
128. What is unique about the summer solstice?
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It is the longest day of the year
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It's just as unique as the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year.
129. The Fourth of July is a national holiday, and represents what special event in history?
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The signing of the Declaration of Independence
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This was when America was declared independent, and no longer had to abide by British law.
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130. Why are thunderstorms more common during the summer months?
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Hot, humid weather is ideal conditions for thunderstorms
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Storms are also more common in the summer because the days are longer - there is more sunshine and more energy.
131. What are Ultraviolet (UV) Rays?
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Rays from the sun that can damage the skin
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Exposure to U.V. rays can cause premature aging of the skin and signs of sun damage such as wrinkles, leathery skin, and liver spots.
132. In the U.S. what is the most popular selling grilling meat throughout the summer?
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Hotdogs
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Americans consume around 7 billion hot dogs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
5 90s trivia
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We can all agree that the 90s was the time to be alive! Some of the best music and movies came out of the 90s - a lot of them well-known even till this day. So, 90s child or not, you'll appreciate this round of 90s trivia.
133. What video game was the first ever to be played in space?
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Tetris
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In 1993, Russian Cosmonaut Aleksandr Serebrov blasted off aboard the Soyuz TM-17 rocket with his Nintendo Gameboy and Tetris game cartridge.
134. What fad toy was feared to be a tool for foreign spies?
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Furby
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The National Security Agency had banned Furbies because they thought the popular toys could record and replay spoken words.
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135. What stuffed animal fad debuted in 1993?
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Beanie Babies
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The Beanie Babies debuted with 9 originals, which, today, would cost hundreds of dollars for each one.
187. Rap was just becoming well known in the 90s. Which artist had the first number one rap single?
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Vanilla Ice
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...Ice, Ice, Baby!
136. This fad of the '90s was like a purse carried on your waist.
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Fanny Packs
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Fanny packs were so popular that they were no longer considered cool by the end of the 90s because people got tired of seeing them!
Downloadable and Printable List of Fun Trivia Questions
Here is a downloadable and printable jpeg/pdf list of fun trivia questions and answers (right-click the image and select Save Image As...):
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Now that you've been asked a few questions, you may have some of your own. Here, we've answered a few of the most frequently asked:
Are general trivia questions easy to answer?
This depends on your level of knowledge. A general trivia question usually covers well-known things, like topics you learned at school or have come across growing up. The question could be about news items or random things, like what's the largest bone in the human body or the largest planet in our solar system. Normally, the general topics aren't too hard.
What are the benefits of answering trivia questions?
You can learn so much have some great fun. If you do it with friends, it's a great way to challenge each other and have a good time. Playing these kinds of games also supports cognitive and brain development and helps us to think more creatively.
Who can participate in general trivia games?
Anybody, and everyone! Trivia games are so much fun, and playing them can give a dopamine rush. You feel happy and accomplished when you get a question right. And if you get something wrong, you get to learn something.
Is it true that trivia questions enhance your brain memory?
It sure does! According to research, people who regularly engage in quizzes and similar socially engaging activities have better cognitive function than those who do not. You improve your cognitive skills by answering questions and learning.
I'm a grade 4 teacher. Can you use trivia questions on a general knowledge quiz at school?
Yes. Trivia is perfect for a school quiz. And the best thing is you can find relevant questions for all grades. Whether they're studying the longest river in the world or their current curriculum is covering South America, you can write your own questions or find ones to suit your students.
How could you include a picture round during a pub quiz?
Instead of asking a question, you can use a projector to show a famous figure, and players must guess who it is. You can even show the outline of a country, and they must guess which country it is. Picture rounds are always fun because it adds visually to the quiz game.
How To Pick The Best Fun Trivia Questions
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So, you've found an amazing list of fun trivia questions, but you're not sure which ones are right for your quiz. How do you choose? Just follow the tips below and you'll be able to pick the best questions quickly.
1. Consider your category
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The most important thing to think about is the category that your quiz comes under. If it has a clear theme, like Bible studies or history, then picking the questions will be easy. However, general quizzes can sometimes be harder to compile. For this type of quiz think about the time of year - if it's close to the holiday season you can ask questions about Christmas, for example.
2. Who will be answering?
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Knowing who will be answering the questions is also essential. Not just because you will want to include questions that the contestants have a chance of knowing the answers to, but also because you need to consider their sense of humor. When compiling a list of questions to ask kids, you would choose different questions when creating a quiz for a group of students. You also need to think about situations in which it's a good idea to use amusing or ironic questions, too.
3. Easy or hard?
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Consider whether you want to give the competitors a chance or really make them sweat. If you have kids playing you'll want to include easy questions so that they can participate fully, but trivia quizzes designed for adults can be as difficult as you like.
More Awesome Ice Breaker Games and Questions To Ask
If you're looking for even more questions that you can ask friends, family members, or new acquaintances, you'll find every type of query you could need below.
- Turns out there are a couple of benefits of answering trivia questions. Check it out now!
- It can be tricky to get to know a person or people that you have just met. The best way to introduce a group of people to each other is through fantastic fun ice breaker games.
- For an amusing and funny way to get to know someone, you need to check out these brilliant would you rather questions.
In Conclusion
Use these great trivia questions the next time you're hosting a quiz night for friends or family. There's no need to feel stuck for questions to ask because you'll have ideas for a bunch of different categories. These fun questions to ask will make the quiz enjoyable for every member of the group so that you can have an epic quiz night. Why not start the evening off with some icebreaker questions to get into the spirit?
