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  • Truman Capote Trivia

    Truman Capote Trivia
    Sep 30 2024
    Question 1: What groundbreaking 1966 book by Truman Capote is often credited with creating the "non-fiction novel" genre?
    Question 2: Which of Capote's novellas was adapted into a famous 1961 film starring Audrey Hepburn?
    Question 3: What was the name of Truman Capote's first novel, published in 1948 when he was just 23 years old?
    Question 4: Truman Capote was childhood friends with which other famous American author, who later wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
    Question 5: What was the title of Capote's unfinished novel, excerpts of which were published in 1975 and caused a scandal in New York high society?

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    4 mins
  • Which famous physicist published his paper on the special theory of relativity on September 27th?

    Which famous physicist published his paper on the special theory of relativity on September 27th?
    Sep 27 2024
    On September 27, 1905, which famous physicist published his paper on the special theory of relativity, introducing the equation E = mc²?
    Question 2: Which iconic pop star, known as the "King of Pop," was born on September 27, 1958?
    Question 3: On this day in 1908, the first production Model T Ford automobile left the factory in Detroit. What color was it?
    Question 4: Which popular Google service was launched on September 27, 1998?
    Question 5: On September 27, 1962, which novel by Rachel Carson, credited with advancing the global environmental movement, was published?


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

    What band released their iconic album Abbey Road on September 26?
    Sep 26 2024
    Question 1: On September 26, 1960, the first-ever televised presidential debate took place. Which two candidates participated?
    Question 2: Which famous American composer and lyricist, known for musicals like "West Side Story" and "Gypsy," was born on September 26, 1898?
    Question 3: On this day in 1580, which English sailor completed his circumnavigation of the globe?
    Question 4: The first issue of which long-running American financial newspaper was published on September 26, 1889?
    Question 5: On September 26, 1969, which iconic British rock band released their studio album "Abbey Road"?

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    5 mins
  • What was the first newspaper printed in America?

    What was the first newspaper printed in America?
    Sep 25 2024
    What was the first newspaper printed in America? Come answer that and 4 other questions related to September 25th!

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    4 mins
  • Which iconic TV series, featuring a group of six living in New York City, premiered on September 24, 1994?

    Which iconic TV series, featuring a group of six living in New York City, premiered on September 24, 1994?
    Sep 24 2024

    Question 1: On September 24, 1957, President Dwight Eisenhower ordered federal troops to enforce desegregation in which U.S. city?
    Question 2: Which iconic TV series, featuring a group of six friends living in New York City, premiered on September 24, 1994?
    Question 3: Born on September 24, 1936, this TV personality hosted "PBS NewsHour" for 36 years. Who is he?
    Question 4: On September 24, 1869, a financial panic known as "Black Friday" occurred after what commodity's price collapsed?
    Question 5: Which famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald was published on September 24, 1925?

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    5 mins
  • September 23rd Potpourri

    September 23rd Potpourri
    Sep 23 2024
    Question 1: On September 23, 1846, which planet was discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle?
    Question 2: Which famous ray-banned blues musician, known for hits like "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia On My Mind," was born on September 23, 1930?
    Question 3: On this day in 1889, Nintendo was founded as a playing card company. In which country did this occur?
    Question 4: The first televised debate between presidential candidates took place on September 23, 1960. Which two candidates participated?
    Question 5: On September 23, 2002, which popular web browser was first released to the public?

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    5 mins
  • Where does everybody know your name?

    Where does everybody know your name?
    Sep 20 2024
    Question 1: On September 20, 1519, which famous explorer set sail from Spain on the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?
    Question 2: Which iconic sitcom, set in a Boston bar "where everybody knows your name," premiered on September 20, 1982?
    Question 3: Born on September 20, 1934, this Italian actress became a major international star in the 1950s and 1960s. Who is she?
    Question 4: On September 20, 1904, Wilbur Wright made the first circular flight in an airplane. How long did this historic flight last?
    Question 5: Which social media platform, known for its 140-character limit at the time, was launched to the public on September 20, 2006?

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    4 mins
  • General Trivia for September 19

    General Trivia for September 19
    Sep 19 2024
    Question 1:
    On September 19, 1893, which country became the first in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections?
    Question 2:
    Which famous talk show host, known for his "Top Ten" lists and late-night antics, was born on September 19, 1949?
    Question 3:
    In 1982, computer scientist Scott Fahlman proposed the use of what on this date, revolutionizing online communication?
    Question 4:
    Which famous novel by J.R.R. Tolkien was first published on September 19, 1954?
    Question 5:
    On September 19, 1991, two German tourists made a surprising discovery in the Ötztal Alps. What did they find?

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    4 mins