72921 Intermediate Trivia Questions
72921 public questions at this depth. How many can you answer?
Which 1951 Hudson model is the character Doc Hudson based on in Pixar's Cars?
Answer
Hudson Hornet
In Pixar’s Cars, which voice actor plays Mater?
Answer
Larry the Cable Guy
What was the formal title of Hirohito’s recorded August 1945 surrender broadcast?
Answer
Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War
What was the name of the planned second phase of Operation Downfall, the 1946 invasion of Japan?
Answer
Operation Coronet
Who was Japan’s foreign minister and first signatory of the 1945 surrender document?
Answer
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Which day did President Truman initially designate as official V-J Day?
Answer
2 September 1945
What was the occupation of Greta Zimmer Friedman in the famous V-J Day kiss photograph?
Answer
Dental assistant
Which declaration did Japan accept when it surrendered in August 1945?
Answer
Potsdam Declaration
On what date was Metallica’s “The Unforgiven” released as a single?
Answer
October 28, 1991
Which Metallica bassist performed on the 1991 album known as The Black Album?
Answer
Jason Newsted
At the 34th Grammy Awards, which category did Metallica win for The Black Album?
Answer
Best Metal Performance
Which annual New Year's Eve parade in Pasadena, California, is famous for floats covered in flowers?
Answer
The Tournament of Roses Parade
Which Scottish city hosts the annual Hogmanay street party?
Answer
Edinburgh
Which U.S. stock-market crash followed the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak and became the fastest bear market on record?
Answer
2020 stock-market crash
Which 1973 event helped start the global stock-market crash that continued through 1974?
Answer
1973 oil crisis
What was the name of the 1720 financial collapse involving the South Sea Company?
Answer
South Sea Bubble
What name is commonly given to the 1873 financial crisis that began in Vienna?
Answer
Panic of 1873
What military vehicle did Leonardo da Vinci design with blades around its wheels?
Answer
Scythed chariot
What is the name of the fictional innkeeper who hosts Frodo in Bree in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings?
Answer
Barliman Butterbur
What are the three volumes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings collectively called?
Answer
The Lord of the Rings
What was the Ark’s width in the dimensions given by Genesis?
Answer
50 cubits
What drug is Dr. Gregory House addicted to in House M.D.?
Answer
Vicodin