General Trivia
In human anatomy, what does the “hallux” refer to?
The burr
Who directed the film “Titanic” released in 1997?
James Cameron.
Celebrated on the 19th day of the sixth month of the year, what is the newest addition to the US federal holiday calendar, as signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021?
Juneteenth
Who was the President of the United States when the US annexed Texas?
James K. Polk
The Olympics are held every how many years?
4 years
What is the name for the plastic or metal tube found on the ends of shoelaces?
Aglet
Which actor portrayed the character of Captain Jack Sparrow in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series?
Johnny Depp.
What California island, notorious for other reasons, was occupied for over a year in 1969 and 1970 by activists associated with the American Indian Movement?
Alcatraz
During one of the most controversial elections in U.S. history, who was chosen by the House of Representatives (per the Constitution) as the 19th POTUS?
Rutherford B. Hayes
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
Turkey.
The phrase "sacred cow" to describe a person or thing immune from criticism comes from what religion that in fact does revere cows as holy animals?
Hindu
What is the name of the fictional city where Batman operates?
Gotham City.
Since it was started in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. during which spring month each year?
May
In which year was George H.W. Bush elected president?
1988
How many dimples does an average golf ball have?
Between 300-500.
Which ear did Vincent Van Gogh cut off?
His left ear
Which actor played the character Luke Skywalker in the original “Star Wars” trilogy?
Mark Hamill.
Although some individuals could vote earlier, which decade saw women and Native Americans given the right to vote throughout the US thanks to the adoption of the 19th Amendment and the Indian Citizenship Act?
The 1920s
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
Atlanta
The Triple Crown award is given to a horse that wins which three races?
The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
What was the first toy advertised on TV?
Mr. Potato Head
What is the name of the fictional city where Batman operates?
Gotham City.
The temperance movement led to a constitutional amendment outlawing alcohol and the dawn of which era in U.S. history (from about 1920 to 1933) that was characterized by bootleggers and speakeasies?
Prohibition
In 1701, the Collegiate School at Saybrook was founded in Connecticut. It is better known as what university today?
Yale
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
Los Angeles