Ep 330: General Trivia
About this episode
This episode features a variety of trivia questions covering topics from history to pop culture.
A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these! What is the "Big 4 of Britpop"? Before the Carson era, Steve Allen & Jack Paar were hosts of which show? What two colors are the discs in Othello? Which medal was the award for bravery in the German army from 1871 to 1945 and was derived from the insignia of the medieval Teutonic Order and borne by its knights from the 13th century? What two US Presidents died on the same day, the 50th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence? Of which common metal is bauxite the chief ore? And for 2 extra pts, of which rare metal is it also the main source? What are the only 2 countries to win the World Cup in consecutive years? Michael Jackson famously loved the cinema, earning this nickname based on his musical reign and a movie theatre staple. Now known for its handbags and leather goods, which French luxury goods company was named for its founder, not the Greek messenger god? Of the roughly 200 national anthems in current use, four have no official lyrics, name them( bonus point if you know the name of the anthems) Which Carthaginian general provoked the Second Punic War with the Roman Republic? Which…
People in this episode
Host: David Flora
Topics covered
- trivia
- general knowledge
- history
- pop culture
- sports
Keywords
- Britpop
- Othello
- World Cup
- Stonehenge
- Teutonic Order
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Teutonic Order, The New York Times
Books & works: Othello
Places: Germany, Carthage, Stonehenge, Giza, United States
More episodes of Quiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia Podcast
- Ep 332: General Trivia
- Bing Bang Bonus: Broadway
- Ep 331: General Trivia
- Ep 329: General Trivia
- Ep 328: General Trivia
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Quiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia Podcast podcast page.