Hard Random Miscellaneous Trivia Questions
Jockey Robyn Smith married what film star in 1980?
A: Fred Astaire.
What was Felix the Cat's girlfriend's name?
A: Phyllis.
In the Louise Woodward trial, what was the name of the
judge?
A: Hiller Zobl.
In the Disney film version of Pinocchio what was the name
of the sly fox?
A: Worthington Foulfellow.
What was the name of the explorer whose last words were "I
am just going outside, and may be some time"?
A: Laurence Oates.
Tom Mix's horse was named what?
A: Tony.
When was power steering first offered in an automobile?
A: In 1895, in the Sweany Steam Carriage manufactured by the C.S. Caffre
Company.
In 1998, where did Hurricane Mitch strike?
A: Central America.
The UN Earth summit was held where in 1992?
A: Rio.
What famous statement did John F. Kennedy make in 1963?
A: Ich bin ein Berliner.
Because of the death of Martin Luther King, in 1968, what
was were postponed for 48 hours?
A: The Oscars
Gerhard Schroeder of Germany, a 90s European Prime
Minister, has had the most what?
A: wives.
The book, A Life Less Ordinary (M Scott Peck), had the
longest stay on the what?
A: New York Times paperback bestsellers list.
Bob Hope was born in Craighton Road, Eltham in what year?
A: 1903.
"You can't ravish a tin of sardines" was a line in what
controversial book?
A: Lady Chatterley's Lover.
Ombudsman is a word derived from what language?
A: Swedish.
Clark Gable was making what movie when he died?
A: The Misfits.
The US sitcom Dennis The Menace was screened as "what" in
the UK?
A: Just Dennis.
The original title of the first Harry Potter book was
deemed too arcane for U.S. readers and was replaced by "Sorcerer's Stone". What
was the original title?
A: "Philosopher's Stone".
Actor Jason Robards was born on the same day as what movie
producer?
A: Blake Edwards.
