The well runs deep
Trivia questions and answers, drawn fresh from the well
161,129 public questions across 1,818 topics. Challenge yourself, or build the perfect quiz for game night.
161,129
Questions with answers
1,818
Topics to explore
3
Depths of difficulty
Today at the well
1 / 5 0
What food is traditionally eaten in Italy on New Year's Eve to symbolize money and prosperity?
Answer
Lentils
Which island is often described as the first inhabited place to celebrate the New Year each year?
Answer
Kiritimati
Which London landmark's clock is traditionally broadcast at midnight on New Year's Eve in the United Kingdom?
Answer
Big Ben
Which Scottish word names the New Year's Eve festival celebrated across Scotland?
Answer
Hogmanay
What is the name of Gandalf’s sword in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings?
Answer
Glamdring
0 / 5
Round complete
161,129 trivia questions
Every question has an answer
1,818 public topics
Something for every quiz
Free to explore
Reveal answers at your own pace
Fresh from the well
Latest trivia questions
Which woman inspired the character Lúthien in J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology?
Answer
Edith Tolkien
What is the name of the fictional manuscript Tolkien used as the frame for The Lord of the Rings?
Answer
The Red Book of Westmarch
Which university did J.R.R. Tolkien teach at from 1925 to 1959?
Answer
University of Oxford