Monthly Trivia

 
This month's Trivia Question is:

Q. What title role in a 1995 Oscar-winning movie was played by more than 40 cast members?

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Past Trivia Questions:

August
Q. In fairy tales - what was the name of the little man who could turn straw into gold?
A. Rumplestiltskin.


July
Q. When was the first mascot used in the World Cup, and who was he?
A. World Cup Willie at the World Cup hosted by England in 1966.


June
Q. What and when was the first coin made in America?
A. 1652 Pine Tree Shilling (struck between 1667-1674). More info


May
Q. What is the name of the battle that, for the first time in history, two opposing carrier forces fought only using aircraft without the opposing ships ever sighting each other?
A. The Battle of the Coral Sea.


April
Q. The original pentathlon, which was part of the ancient Olympic games, included what 5 events?
A. The discus, the javelin, foot racing, long jumping, and wrestling.


March
Q. What 5 countries have an eagle on their flag.
A. Any 5 of these for a correct answer: Albania, Ecuador, Egypt, Mexico, Montenegro, Serbia, or Zambia.


February
Q. The oldest known valentine that is still in existence today was written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife. Where was Charles when he penned this valentine?
A. The Tower of London.


January
Q. What is the world record for most snowfall in a 24 hour period? Where and when did it occur?
A. Silver Lake, Colorado on April 14-15, 1921 received 76 inches of snow.


December (2009)
Q. What is the world record for most snowfall in a 24 hour period? Where and when did it occur?
A. Silver Lake, Colorado on April 14-15, 1921 received 76 inches of snow.


November (2009)
Q. In 1939, why did President Roosevelt restore the last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving?
A. To help boost retail sales and in turn help the struggling economy


October (2009)
Q. What were the first Jack-O-Lanterns originally made from?
A. Turnips


September (2009)
Q. What was used to erase lead pencil marks before rubber came into use?
A. Breadcrumbs


August (2009)
Q. On August 15, 1969 the 3-day rock festival known as Woodstock began. What was the cost for one 3-day ticket at the gate?
A. $18


July (2009)
Q. What are the first 10 amendments to the constitution familiarly known as?
A. The Bill of Rights


June (2009)
Q. What is the origin of the name "June" given to the sixth calendar month?
A. Named in honor of Juno, the main Roman goddess.


May (2009)
Q. Which county is the largest in the country... and how big is it?
A. San Bernardino County at 20, 105 sq miles


April (2009)
Q. When New Year’s Day was changed from April 1st to January 1st in 1562, many people weren’t informed or didn’t believe it.These "April Fools" were from which country?
A. France


March (2009)
Q. In Greek Mythology, who was Iris?
A. Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, the messenger of the Olympian gods


February (2009)
Q. How fast does light travel?
A. About 186,000 miles per second


January (2009)
Q. How fast does sound travel?
A. About 760 mph


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