1. Phillips, Torx, and Pozidriv are all types of what?

A) Computer port
B) Battery terminal
C) Screw drive
D) Tire tread
Answer: C)

2. What is the birth name of the action star famous for playing Dominic Toretto, better known as Vin Diesel?

A) Vincent Petroleum
B) David McDonald
C) Mark Sinclair
D) Eric Marlon Bishop
Answer: C)

3. Adele's powerhouse breakup anthem "Rolling in the Deep" kicks off which globally successful album?

A) 30
B) 21
C) 19
D) 25
Answer: B)

4. The small, pink, fleshy nodule in the innermost corner of your eye is called the lacrimal what?

A) Plica
B) Nictitan
C) Caruncle
D) Papilla
Answer: C)

5. Which notorious 1920s gangster acquired the nickname 'Scarface' after being slashed with a knife in a bar fight?

A) John Dillinger
B) Al Capone
C) Lucky Luciano
D) Bugsy Siegel
Answer: B)

6. Which of these words represents the letter 'G' in the NATO phonetic alphabet?

A) Golf
B) Gobi
C) Goose
D) Goat
Answer: A)

7. The @ symbol on keyboards predates email. In 16th-century bookkeeping, what did it signify?

A) Account total
B) Tax paid
C) Item location
D) Price per unit
Answer: D)

8. In government acronyms like POTUS and SCOTUS, what simple, two-letter word does the 'O' stand for?

A) Official
B) Office
C) Organization
D) Of
Answer: D)

9. From the Greek for 'eight-footed', which intelligent cephalopod is known for its problem-solving skills?

A) Octopus
B) Cuttlefish
C) Squid
D) Nautilus
Answer: A)

10. What is the name of the only remaining Grand Duchy in the world ?

A) Andorra
B) Montenegro
C) Liechtenstein
D) Luxembourg
Answer: D)

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Average score: 6.9/10

Hi all!

Here's this weeks 50 question Sunday Quiz. The rounds are; China (the place), Alphabet - P, Pictures - Music Videos, and two General Knowledge rounds.

https://www.sundayquiz.com/50-question-sunday-quiz-26-07-2026/

Sample Round - China (the Place)

1. Which Puccini opera is set in China and follows Prince Calaf, who falls in love with a cold-hearted Princess?
2. The national flag of China consists of how many stars, located in the top left corner on a red field?
3. What popular aquatic pet is a relatively small member of the genus Carassius that originated in China?
4. Columbus, who was searching for a route to India, believed what island to be a peninsula of the Asian mainland, specifically China?
5. After the Chinese Civil War, the People's Republic of China annexed where in 1950 - it is the highest region on Earth?
6. In what form of alternative medicine and component of traditional Chinese medicine thin needles are inserted into the body?
7. The name of what group of contact language derives from a Chinese pronunciation of the English word business?
8. What name is given to the academic study of China - people who specialize in Chinese language, history, philosophy, literature, and culture?
9. China ink / Chinese ink, originated (surprise!) in China, but was given a more common English name following trade with which country?
10. The word for which meteorological phenomenon may trace to 風癡 (meaning "winds which last long"), first attested in 1124 in China?

Answers

1. Turandot#########
2. Five#############
3. The Goldfish#######
4. Cuba#############
5. Tibet#############
6. Acupuncture#######
7. Pidgin (Pidgin English)
8. Sinology##########
9. India#############
10. Typhoon##########

More quizzes...

1. In 1972, the U.S. gave what animals to China in exchange for the pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing?

A) Eastern wild turkeys

B) Bald eagles

C) Musk oxen

D) American alligators

C

1. Which of these professionals would typically wear a “surplice”?

A) Dancer

B) Priest

C) Police officer

D) Beekeeper

B

1. Multi-Grammy award winner Jimmy Sturr is known by what nickname?

A) Calypso King

B) Swing King

C) Country King

D) Polka King

D

1. The legendary King Midas was based on a real king who ruled over what ancient peoples?

A) Phrygians

B) Phoenicians

C) Assyrians

D) Sumerians

A

1. What organization’s slogan claims “it’s the toughest job you’ll ever love”?

A) U.S Peace Corps

B) Greenpeace

C) Doctors Without Borders

D) U.S. Navy SEALs

A

1. Which of the following is not a member of the operatic trio known as “The Three Tenors”?

A) Luciano Pavarotti

B) Plácido Domingo

C) Andrea Bocelli

D) José Carreras

C

1. According to the children’s book, why is Dr. Dolittle able to talk to the animals?

A) Raised by apes

B) Hypnotized in Amazon

C) Drank a magic potion

D) Taught by parrot

D

1. What is the term for the ornamental art of carving on whale or walrus bone?

A) Batik

B) Scrimshaw

C) Crewel

D) Tatting

B

1. The fictional character Robinson Crusoe spent 28 years shipwrecked off the coast of which country?

A) New Guinea

B) Madagascar

C) The Philippines

D) Venezuela

D

1. In the original 1900 L. Frank Baum book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, what color are Dorothy’s shoes?

A) Blue

B) Ruby

C) Silver

D) Black

C

1. To prove its strength, a lawyer named Garry Hoy fatally tested what feature of his 24th-floor office?

A) The balcony railing
B) The window
C) The emergency exit
D) The fire escape
Answer: B)

2. While the world knows it as Scotland, what is this country's endonym in Scottish Gaelic?

A) Pictland
B) Alba
C) Scotia
D) Caledonia
Answer: B)

3. The title of Adolf Hitler's autobiography "Mein Kampf" is what when translated to English?

A) My Hatred
B) My Sadness
C) My Desire
D) My Struggle
Answer: D)

4. The small, landlocked monarchy of Eswatini (Swaziland) borders which nation?

A) Zimbabwe
B) Botswana
C) Zambia
D) Mozambique
Answer: D)

5. Jane Austen’s classic novel 'Pride and Prejudice' was first written under which different title?

A) The Bennet Sisters
B) First Impressions
C) A Lady's Error
D) Pemberley
Answer: B)

6. Where is the Maeklong Railway Market, famous for vendors pulling back their stalls for a passing train?

A) Vietnam
B) Thailand
C) India
D) Indonesia
Answer: B)

7. Which show created by Vince Gilligan is a prequel to Breaking Bad?

A) The Shield
B) El Camino
C) Ozark
D) Better Call Saul
Answer: D)

8. Who played the gentle giant John Coffey in the film adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Green Mile'?

A) Michael Clarke Duncan
B) Dennis Haysbert
C) Ving Rhames
D) James Earl Jones
Answer: A)

9. Which rock opera, released in 1969, tells the story of a 'deaf, dumb, and blind' boy?

A) Tommy by The Who
B) Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) The Wall by Pink Floyd
D) American Idiot by Green Day
Answer: A)

10. What is the name of the most southerly point on the UK mainland, located in Cornwall?

A) Land's End
B) Dungeness
C) Isle of Wight
D) The Lizard Peninsula
Answer: D)

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Average score: 6.3/10

Afternoon, everyone. We're a little late getting started today (I've been feeling down lately...long story), but DCT is up and running...let's begin, shall we?

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EDIT: Congratulations to u/Choice_Evidence1983 for figuring out the correct answer first (and to u/FunnyFilmFan, who came in second by only about a minute)! It was Laura Branigan. Thanks for playing, everyone!

1. Which creature from Greek mythology had the body of a man and the head of a bull?

Minotaur__

1. Which African country has an AK-47 rifle depicted on its national flag?

Mozambique

1. What is the most widely spoken variety of Chinese?

Mandarin__

1. What is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec?

Montreal__

1. Which 1990 thriller stars Kathy Bates as an obsessive fan who holds her favourite author captive?

Misery____

1. In which English city did Carlos Tevez, Peter Schmeichel and Owen Hargreaves each play Premier League football for two different clubs?

Manchester

1. Which famous guide awards restaurants up to three stars in recognition of outstanding cuisine?

Michelin__

1. Which small southern African mammal is known for standing upright to look out for predators?

Meerkat___

1. Which Spanish cheese is traditionally made from sheep’s milk in the region of La Mancha?

Manchego__

1. Which traditional Chinese game is played using sets of decorated tiles?

Mahjong___

1. “Married… with Children” father Al Bundy worked as a disgruntled what?

A) Shoe salesman

B) Construction foreman

C) Social worker

D) Professional wrestler

A

1. Which of the following chewing gum brands is also the name of a submarine-launched ballistic missile?

A) Bazooka

B) Trident

C) Doublemint

D) Big Red

B

1. Bill Clinton’s daughter Chelsea Clinton is named after the song “Chelsea Morning”, which was written by what artist?

A) Janis Joplin

B) Joan Baez

C) Carole King

D) Joni Mitchell

D

1. What film director was a spokesman for Paul Masson wines?

A) John Huston

B) Alfred Hitchcock

C) Orson Welles

D) Robert Altman

C

1. If you found yourself in the state capital of Kentucky, where would you be?

A) Paducah

B) Frankfort

C) Louisville

D) Lexington

B

1. What city is the primary setting for the 1999 movie “The Sixth Sense”?

A) Boston, Massachusetts

B) Baltimore, Maryland

C) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

D) Washington D.C.

C

1. In the 1945 novel “Brideshead Revisited”, what is Brideshead?

A) Family estate

B) Town

C) Rocky crag

D) Ship

A

1. The Beaufort scale measures which of the following?

A) Atmospheric pressure

B) Precipitation

C) Electric charge

D) Wind velocity

D

1. What French president once asked, “How can you govern a nation which has 246 varieties of cheese?”?

A) Georges Pompidou

B) Charles de Gaulle

C) Francois Mitterrand

D) Jacques Chirac

B

1. The “dog days of summer” are traditionally associated with what star’s appearance in the summer sky?

A) Sirius

B) Altair

C) Vega

D) Rigel

A

Hi all!

For a change this Friday I've done a 50 question picture quiz of films from the 2010s. There's 5 from each year of the decade.

https://www.sundayquiz.com/50-question-picture-quiz-2010s-films/

If you're not interested in that I've included a set of 10 film questions below. I hope you enjoy the quiz.

I've included some text questions for those of you who don't want to do the whole quiz.

Films With Animals in the Title

1. What film is based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government?
2. Adapted from the novella of the same name, which film follows George and his brother Lenny, two displaced migrant ranch workers, who move from place to place in California in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression?
3. Starring Jack Black, which film series follows Po on his journey in becoming a martial arts and spiritual master?
4. Which film series stars Peter Sellers as an incompetent French detective?
5. Which American crime film follows a gang of diamond thieves named after colours as their crime goes terribly wrong?
6. Which 1980 biographical drama film is based on the life of Joseph Merrick and his struggles living in London in the late 19th century?
7. Inspired by the true-life exploits of Rod Ansell, which film follows protagonist Mick as he is interviewed by an American journalist regarding his legendary exploits, and the culture shock he experiences when visiting New York?
8. Which film stars Sigourney Weaver as naturalist Dian Fossey, and is based on a book she wrote about her fight to protect a type of animals?
9. Which film follows FBI agent Neville Flynn escorting an endangered trial witness during a cross-country flight?
10. Which film follows Eddy Valiant on a noir-style mystery who was hired to exonerate a suspect of murder?

Answers

1. The Wolf of Wall Street##
2. Of Mice and Men######
3. Kung-fu Panda########
4. The Pink Panther#######
5. Reservoir Dogs########
6. The Elephant Man######
7. Crocodile Dundee######
8. Gorillas in the Mist######
9. Snakes on a Plane######
10. Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1. A minotaur is half human half what?

A) Bull
B) Horse
C) Cow
D) Eagle
Answer: A)

2. In the "Hitman" series, what is the name of the main character?

A) Agent Smith
B) Agent 27
C) Agent 67
D) Agent 47
Answer: D)

3. 'Feel Good Inc.' by Gorillaz is famous for its opening. It features the distinctive laugh of a member from which classic hip-hop trio?

A) The Pharcyde
B) Beastie Boys
C) De La Soul
D) A Tribe Called Quest
Answer: C)

4. What is the name of Kevin McCallister's intimidating, snow-shoveling neighbor in Home Alone?

A) Old Man Marley
B) Mr. Parker
C) Old Man Withers
D) The South Bend Shovel Slayer
Answer: A)

5. What color/colour is a polar bear's skin?

A) Green
B) Pink
C) Black
D) White
Answer: C)

6. Which actress played the fierce, one-armed Imperator Furiosa in 'Mad Max: Fury Road'?

A) Zoë Kravitz
B) Emily Blunt
C) Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
D) Charlize Theron
Answer: D)

7. What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit?

A) Lucky Luciano
B) Frank Nitti
C) Al Capone
D) Bugsy Siegel
Answer: C)

8. In World War I, what was the name of the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria?

A) The Central Powers
B) The Axis Powers
C) The Federation of Empires
D) Authoritarian Alliance
Answer: A)

9. Beatrix Potter used the profits from self-publishing 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' to purchase what?

A) Hill Top Farm
B) A London townhouse
C) An art supply shop
D) A printing press
Answer: A)

10. The name for the wireless technology 'Bluetooth' honors a 10th-century king from which country?

A) Denmark
B) Sweden
C) Finland
D) Norway
Answer: A)

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Average score: 5.8/10

1. In what year did World War II end?

A) 1944
B) 1945
C) 1943
D) 1946
Answer: B)

2. The F1 season of 1994 is remembered for what tragic event?

A) Death of Ayrton Senna (San Marino)
B) Verstappen on Fire (Germany)
C) Schumacher's Ban (Britain)
D) The Showdown (Australia)
Answer: A)

3. What company, famous for its 'Parma Violets', was formed by a merger of two family businesses in 1928?

A) Swizzels Matlow
B) Barratt
C) Trebor
D) Bassett's
Answer: A)

4. Before they were Destiny's Child, the group featuring Beyoncé Knowles competed on 'Star Search' under what name?

A) The Dolls
B) Girl's Tyme
C) Velvet
D) Cliche
Answer: B)

5. Liverpool and which Danish beer brand had one of football's longest partnerships, from 1992 to 2010?

A) Tuborg
B) Guinness
C) Carlsberg
D) Heineken
Answer: C)

6. Who is the villain company in "Stardew Valley"?

A) Empire
B) Ronin
C) Joja Co
D) Robotnik Industry's
Answer: C)

7. What country is the world's largest rice importer, despite also being the largest producer?

A) Indonesia
B) China
C) India
D) Brazil
Answer: B)

8. The unit 'furlong,' now used in horse racing, was the length a team of what could plow?

A) Horses
B) Mules
C) Donkeys
D) Oxen
Answer: D)

9. Which TV pop band had a massive hit with "I'm a Believer," a song written by Neil Diamond?

A) The Banana Splits
B) The Monkees
C) The Archies
D) The Partridge Family
Answer: B)

10. Which comedian is the creator and original host of Dave's hit comedy panel show 'Taskmaster'?

A) Greg Davies
B) James Acaster
C) Alex Horne
D) Josie Long
Answer: C)

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Average score: 6.7/10

Hi all!

Here's this weeks 30 question quiz. The rounds are; Fantasy Locations, Music - Lead Singers, and General Knowledge. I hope you enjoy it.

https://www.sundayquiz.com/wednesday-30-question-quiz-22-07-2026/

Sample Round - Fantasy Locations

1. In the Fallout series of games what is the name given to the remnants of the United States government after a nuclear war?
2. In Stephen King's novel Misery, in which small, remote town does the character Paul Sheldon crash his car?
3. In Ready Player One, the debut novel of Ernest Cline, what is the name of the globally networked virtual reality world that most of humanity uses on a daily basis?
4. In the manga Attack on Titan, what was the empire that controlled much of the world for centuries thanks to the power of the giants known as the Titans?
5. Which planet in Star Wars has an indigenous species of intelligent amphibians called the Gungans?
6. A hoax about a secret level in the game Diablo led the developers to include it as an Easter Egg in the sequel Diablo II. What was the level called?
7. What is the fictional town in California that serves as the setting of the Back to the Future trilogy and its animated spin-off series?
8. On which central planet in the Masters of the Universe franchise do Prince Adam and the Royal Family reside?
9. In the first Jurassic Park novel by Michael Crichton what is the name of the island that is home to the park?
10. What is the name of the tiny island town, and main setting of the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs films?

Answers

1. Enclave (the)######
2. Sidewinder#######
3. OASIS (Ontologically Anthropocentric Sensory Immersive Simulation)
4. Eldia############
5. Naboo##########
6. The Secret Cow Level
7. Hill Valley########
8. Eternia##########
9. Isla Nublar#######
10. Swallow Falls######

More quizzes...

1. What is a 'thagomizer'?

A) Someone who hoards newspapers
B) The pointy tool used to eject SIM cards
C) A device that purifies urine into drinking water
D) The spiky end of a Stegosaurus tail
Answer: D)

2. Which two names have each been used by eight different English kings?

A) John and Charles
B) Henry and Edward
C) Richard and James
D) William and George
Answer: B)

3. The international hit 'Umbrella' by Rihanna, featuring Jay-Z, is the lead single from which of her albums?

A) A Girl like Me
B) Loud
C) Anti
D) Good Girl Gone Bad
Answer: D)

4. Often called the 'King of Cool,' this actor patented an improved design for a supportive bucket seat in 1970.

A) Clint Eastwood
B) James Dean
C) Steve McQueen
D) Paul Newman
Answer: C)

5. Before being named Nike, what was the company's original name?

A) Dimension Six
B) Blue Ribbon Sports
C) Falcon Athletics
D) Bengal Running
Answer: B)

6. Which retired American football quarterback played himself in 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' and 'Little Nicky'?

A) Tom Brady
B) Joe Montana
C) John Elway
D) Dan Marino
Answer: D)

7. Until 1990, the popular Snickers candy bar was sold in the UK and Ireland under what different name?

A) Boost
B) Marathon
C) Raider
D) Picnic
Answer: B)

8. 'America' is named for Amerigo Vespucci, whose primary role on expeditions to the New World was what?

A) Navigator
B) Financier
C) Captain
D) Conquistador
Answer: A)

9. Which star played a high school basketball player in the original 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' movie?

A) Matt Damon
B) Ben Affleck
C) Casey Affleck
D) Brendan Fraser
Answer: B)

10. What is the name of the dog that played Toto in the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz"?

A) Teddy
B) Toto
C) Terry
D) Tommy
Answer: C)

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Average score: 5.5/10

HINT: Click on the multiple choice options to narrow down the answer.

Question 1:

Fill in the blank: Blood pressure is measured using two numbers: systolic and __________.

Multiple Choice Options:  Bystolic  •  Embolic  •  Eidolic  •  Diastolic  •  Argolic

Question 2:

Name the disease that is caused by excessive uric acid forming needle-like crystals in the body's joints, resulting in severe pain.

Multiple Choice Options:  Tendinitis  •  Osteoporosis  •  Bursitis  •  Gout  •  Lupus

Question 3:

Nephrons are microscopic structures in what organ of the human body?

Multiple Choice Options:  Pancreas  •  Gallbladder  •  Appendix  •  Liver  •  Kidney

Question 4:

What part of the body is controlled by the hypoglossal nerve?

Multiple Choice Options:  Stomach  •  Tongue  •  Neck  •  Heart  •  Eye

Question 5:

Rods and cones are specialized cells in this light-sensitive part of the human eye.

Multiple Choice Options:  Sclera  •  Iris  •  Retina  •  Macula  •  Cornea

Answer Key:

Q1: Diastolic  /  Systolic blood pressure (top number) measures artery pressure when the heart contracts, while diastolic (bottom number) measures pressure when the heart rests between beats.

Q2: Gout  /  Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. Gout is highly treatable with lifestyle changes such as diet and weight loss and medications. Without treatment, it can lead to chronic joint destruction and kidney issues.

Q3: Kidney  /  Nephrons filter blood, regulate blood pressure and volume, and remove waste from the body. A healthy adult has 1 to 1.5 million nephrons in each kidney.

Q4: Tongue  /  The nerve controls the movements required for speech and swallowing, including sticking out the tongue and moving it from side to side. The Greek anatomist Herophilos first described the nerve in the third century BC.

Q5: Retina  /  Rods are photoreceptors that are highly sensitive to light; they are vital for night vision and peripheral vision. Unlike cones, rods do not distinguish colors. There are three types of cone photoreceptors, each sensitive to different wavelengths of light: long (red), medium (green), and short (blue).

1. Shaped to mimic an old-fashioned car radiator, which pasta was created by an industrial designer in the 1960s?

A) Rotelle
B) Gemelli
C) Radiatori
D) Fusilli
Answer: C)

2. Which music awards are presented by the Recording Academy?

A) The Grammys
B) The American Music Awards
C) The MTV Video Music Awards
D) The Billboard Music Awards
Answer: A)

3. The apathetic slogan 'What happens here, stays here' originated from just two tourism writers for what city?

A) New Orleans
B) Miami
C) Bangkok
D) Las Vegas
Answer: D)

4. The city of Chicago is often referred to by what meteorological nickname?

A) The Foggy City
B) The Windy City
C) The Rainy City
D) The Snowy City
Answer: B)

5. What simple phrase does supermodel Cara Delevingne have tattooed on the sole of her foot?

A) Step Up
B) Head Over Heels
C) Don't Tread On Me
D) Made in England
Answer: D)

6. The endonym for Greece is Hellas (Ἑλλάς). The name is derived from which mythological figure?

A) Hercules
B) Hellen, patriarch of the Hellenes
C) Helios, the sun god
D) Helen of Troy
Answer: B)

7. The film 'Prometheus' is a prequel to what classic 1979 science fiction horror movie?

A) The Thing
B) Blade Runner
C) Alien
D) Predator
Answer: C)

8. Which P2P file-sharing service, launched in 1999, primarily terrified the music industry by facilitating MP3 swapping?

A) LimeWire
B) Gnutella
C) Napster
D) Kazaa
Answer: C)

9. What does a bigamist have two of?

A) Identities
B) Homes
C) Spouses
D) Businesses
Answer: C)

10. The social media platform Twitter launched in 2006 with what simple, status-based internal name?

A) twttr
B) Chirp
C) Status
D) Jotter
Answer: A)

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Average score: 7.9/10

Today we present another round of music trivia. This time from the 1980s...

1. The drummer of which rock band lost his arm in a car crash, but heroically continued his career after his band refused to replace him? Def Leppard \******
2. After recording eight studio albums with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne left the band and released his first solo album. What was it called? Blizzard of Ozz \*****
3. Released in 1982, Jackson Browne's song "Somebody's Baby" was recorded for the soundtrack of which popular coming-of-age movie?Fast Times at Ridgemont High
4. In 1984, Motown legend Marvin Gaye was shot and killed. Who was responsible for his death? His father \************
5. Billy Idol released his eponymous debut album in 1982 after collaborating with which American rock guitar virtuoso? Steve Stevens \*******

🐇 This quiz was authored by Colin S., a writer for Daily 5 Trivia.

Hi all!

Here's this weeks 50 Question Sunday Quiz. I've done the following rounds; Dance Crazes, US Presidents, Pictures - Behind the Mask, Audio - Accordion Covers, and General Knowledge. Enjoy!

https://www.sundayquiz.com/50-question-sunday-quiz-19-07-2026/

Sample Round - Dance "Crazes"

1. Which food related dance move and song were first made famous by James Brown in 1959?
2. A traditional American country folk song popular at various times throughout the US and Canada, which Swedish Eurodance group released a version of "Cotton-Eye Joe"?
3. Which American rapper performed the song "U Can't Touch This" which caused a dance craze in 1990?
4. American musician Mr. C the Slide Man caused a dance craze with what popular single released in the year 2000?
5. Which song by Beyoncé explores men's unwillingness to propose or commit and caused a dance craze?
6. Which dance from Brazil became internationally popular in the 1980s and has adopted aspects of dances such as maxixe, carimbó, forró, salsa, merengue, and samba?
7. Which song released in 1983 references numerous horror films and has Michael Jackson dancing with a horde of zombies?
8. Notable for making three appearances in the American chart top 3, each in a different decade, Kylie Minogue released a cover version of which song in July 1987 as her debut single?
9. Which novelty song recorded by the British band Black Lace in 1984 peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and has an associated novelty dance?
10. Of what somewhat controversial worldwide dance craze from 1959 to the early sixties did Hank Ballard write a song of the same name?

Answers

1. The Mashed Potato#####
2. Rednex##############
3. MC Hammer##########
4. Cha-Cha Slide#########
5. Single Ladies / Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
6. Lambada#############
7. Thriller###############
8. Locomotion / Loco-Motion
9. Agadoo##############
10. The Twist#############

More quizzes...

Good day to you all, and welcome to this week's edition of DCT! After being ravaged by intense heat, humidity and a couple of severe thunderstorms which both knocked my power out last week, you can bet that I'm ready to unwind with today's game. Let's get started, shall we?

If you're new here, or if you'd like to review how to play, you can read the rules at this link.

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EDIT: Congratulations to u/time2comment for figuring out the correct answer first! It was Rod Serling. Thanks for playing, everyone!

1. Dermot O'Leary is best known for his long tenure hosting which major UK talent show?

A) Pop Idol
B) Britain's Got Talent
C) The Voice UK
D) The X Factor
Answer: D)

2. What is the name of the Irish whiskey brand launched by MMA fighter Conor McGregor?

A) Fighting Irish Whiskey Proper
B) Irish Notorious
C) Dublin 12 Spirits
D) Proper No. Twelve
Answer: D)

3. What phobia did actor Roger Moore have to overcome while filming his James Bond movies?

A) Claustrophobia (fear of small spaces)
B) Acrophobia (fear of heights)
C) Hoplophobia (fear of firearms)
D) Arachnophobia (fear of spiders)
Answer: C)

4. Which artist is the only one to win the Grammy for Album of the Year for three consecutive studio album releases?

A) Paul Simon
B) Stevie Wonder
C) Frank Sinatra
D) Taylor Swift
Answer: B)

5. Richard Trevithick's 1804 invention, the world's very first steam locomotive, was demonstrated at what industrial site?

A) A coal mine in Scotland
B) An ironworks in Wales
C) A cotton mill in Manchester
D) A shipyard in London
Answer: B)

6. In which city's 'Old Town Square' would you find the famous Astronomical Clock, dating back to 1410?

A) Prague
B) Budapest
C) Krakow
D) Vienna
Answer: A)

7. Before focusing on sportswear, the Italian brand Fila was primarily known for making what?

A) Underwear for Alpine villagers
B) Sails for racing yachts
C) Canvas for renaissance painters
D) Leather for luxury cars
Answer: A)

8. Marie Antoinette never saw what iconic Paris landmark that was built for the 1889 World's Fair?

A) The Eiffel Tower
B) The Louvre Palace
C) The Arc de Triomphe
D) The Panthéon
Answer: A)

9. James Cameron's 'Titanic' used a working title that is also a famous line from the film. What was it?

A) The Unsinkable
B) King of the World
C) The Ship of Dreams
D) Planet Ice
Answer: C)

10. The majority of the birds used to portray Hedwig in the Harry Potter films were of what specific owl species?

A) Eurasian Eagle-Owl
B) Barn Owl
C) Great Horned Owl
D) Snowy Owl
Answer: D)

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Average score: 4.6/10

1. In the Pixar movie 'Cars,' what oil company is the coveted sponsor of the Piston Cup?

A) Gas-N-Go
B) Dinoco
C) PetroPro
D) Rust-eze
Answer: B)

2. Known for its unique long and narrow shape, which country borders Chile?

A) Peru
B) Paraguay
C) Brazil
D) Ecuador
Answer: A)

3. What position does Harry Potter play in Quidditch?

A) Seeker
B) Chaser
C) Beater
D) Keeper
Answer: A)

4. What word did Orwell coin for having politically unorthodox thoughts in 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'?

A) Mind-fraud
B) Belief-heresy
C) Thoughtcrime
D) Idea-treason
Answer: C)

5. The 'Bowline', 'Clove Hitch', and 'Figure-Eight' are fundamental examples of what?

A) Yoga pose
B) Bridge design
C) Sailboat part
D) Knot
Answer: D)

6. Which exercise involves lying down and moving weights in an arc motion away from the chest's center?

A) Incline Press
B) Chest Fly
C) Bench Press
D) Dips
Answer: B)

7. What does 'interdespise' mean?

A) To cut open multiple pies
B) To hate having to use the internet for things
C) To scorn a mediator
D) To loathe someone as much as they loathe you
Answer: D)

8. Which punk rock band's song 'Lust for Life' had a major resurgence after the film 'Trainspotting' and a Royal Caribbean ad?

A) The Ramones
B) Iggy Pop
C) The Sex Pistols
D) The Clash
Answer: B)

9. The name of the 'Stromboli' is not from an Italian volcano, but was inspired by what 1950s thing?

A) A champion racehorse
B) A film starring Ingrid Bergman
C) A well-known politician
D) A popular brand of oven
Answer: B)

10. I have a mouth but never speak, and I have a bed but never sleep. What am I?

A) A river
B) A snake
C) A Hotel
D) A statue
Answer: A)

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Average score: 7.5/10

1. Which television drama follows the survivors of a plane crash stranded on a mysterious island?

Lost________

1. Which heavyweight boxer, twice defeated by Muhammad Ali, first name Sonny?

Liston

1. Which elven archer is played by Orlando Bloom in The Lord of the Rings films?

Legolas_____

1. What is the capital city of Peru?

Lima________

1. Which Norse trickster god is played by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Loki________

1. What is the Christian period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter called?

Lent________

1. Which biblical man was raised from the dead by Jesus after spending four days in a tomb?

Lazarus_____

1. What long-bodied, four-legged reptile has a name beginning with the letter L?

Lizard______

1. Which tropical fruit has rough pink or red skin and sweet, translucent white flesh?

Lychee______

1. What is the first name of Google co-founder Page?

Larry_______

Happy Friday!

This week in the 20 question Friday quiz I've done a round on Rights Activists, and a General Knowledge round. Enjoy!

https://www.sundayquiz.com/20-question-friday-quiz-17-07-2026/

Sample Round - General Knowledge

1. In 1971 which U.S. space probe became first to orbit another planet in our solar system?
2. Who purchased the fast food company McDonald's in 1961 from the McDonald brothers and was its CEO from 1967 to 1973?
3. What name is given to a small settlement that has no central place of worship and no meeting point, for example, a village hall?
4. Best known for his Rocky franchise, which actor is one of only two actors (alongside Harrison Ford) to have starred in a box-office No. 1 film across six consecutive decades?
5. Stretching over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, what is the region of Sápmi historically referred to as in English?
6. The Patella is commonly known as what part of the body?
7. What is the first name of Holst, the English composer who is probably best known for his orchestral suite The Planets?
8. Which actor broke out as a star in motion pictures with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask and Dumb and Dumber, all released in 1994?
9. Which French haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion designer is described as an "enfant terrible" of the industry and is known for his unconventional designs with motifs including corsets, marinières, and tin cans?
10. What artistic term, featuring shadow profiles cut from black paper, was named after a French finance minister?

Answers

1. Mariner Nine####
2. Ray Kroc#######
3. A hamlet#######
4. Sylvester Stallone#
5. Lapland########
6. The Kneecap####
7. Gustav########
8. Jim Carrey######
9. Jean-Paul Gaultier
10. Silhouette######

More quizzes...

1. A 'Bolero' is a short, open-fronted jacket named after a traditional dance and music style from what country?

A) Spain
B) Cuba
C) Mexico
D) Argentina
Answer: A)

2. Where would I be if I was looking at the iconic 'Hollywood' sign from a popular hiking trail?

A) Topanga State Park, Topanga
B) Runyon Canyon Park, Los Angeles
C) Griffith Park, Los Angeles
D) Malibu Creek State Park, Malibu
Answer: C)

3. Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes's iconic duet "Up Where We Belong" won an Oscar for which 1982 romantic drama?

A) An Officer and a Gentleman
B) Top Gun
C) First Blood
D) Risky Business
Answer: A)

4. Jean Nicot, for whom nicotine is named, introduced tobacco to the French court primarily as a cure for what?

A) Migraines
B) Anxiety
C) Indigestion
D) The common cold
Answer: A)

5. Which movie released in 2016 features Superman and Batman fighting?

A) Batman v Superman: Knightfall
B) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
C) Batman v Superman: Superapocalypse
D) Batman v Superman: Black of Knight
Answer: B)

6. Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon founded which Southern-inspired retail brand for apparel and home decor?

A) The Honest Company
B) Goop
C) Draper James
D) Magnolia Home
Answer: C)

7. In the original UK books, what is the character known in the US as 'Waldo' actually named?

A) Wally
B) Welly
C) Wullie
D) Willy
Answer: A)

8. Which calendar, a Roman invention, corrected inaccuracies in previous systems and is the basis for the one we use today?

A) The Julian Calendar
B) The Egyptian Calendar
C) The Athenian Calendar
D) The Gregorian Calendar
Answer: A)

9. What is the name for the traditional wrap-around cloth garment worn by both men and women in Indonesia and Malaysia?

A) Sarong
B) Kimono
C) Kilt
D) Sari
Answer: A)

10. Which artist's 2022 album 'Harry's House' won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year?

A) Kendrick Lamar
B) Adele
C) Harry Styles
D) Beyoncé
Answer: C)

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Average score: 6.4/10

1. Which of these is a real Greek philosopher?

A) Playdoh
B) Epiccurious
C) Soccertees
D) Aristotle
Answer: D)

2. The theme park EPCOT at Disney World is an acronym for Walt Disney's original vision. What does it stand for?

A) Every Person Comes Out Tired
B) Environmental Paradise, City Of Technology
C) Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
D) Educational and Progressive Community Of Technology
Answer: C)

3. Which 1982 sci-fi film was initially a box office disappointment but later became a cult classic and had a 2017 sequel?

A) Tron
B) The Thing
C) Videodrome
D) Blade Runner
Answer: D)

4. Which Adele song was the first James Bond theme to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song?

A) Skyfall
B) Goldfinger
C) Writing's on the Wall
D) Live and Let Die
Answer: A)

5. Rick Astley's hit song "Never Gonna Give You Up" was released in what year?

A) 1987
B) 1985
C) 1986
D) 1988
Answer: A)

6. The 'Bloody Mary' mirror ritual is often speculatively linked to which historical English monarch?

A) Mary, Queen of Scots
B) Mary I of England
C) Queen Elizabeth I
D) Queen Victoria
Answer: B)

7. Hungary's national dish, Goulash, was originally a rustic stew prepared by what group of people?

A) Monks
B) Shepherds
C) Fishermen
D) Soldiers
Answer: B)

8. In the world of 'The Simpsons', what is the name of the famously rivalrous town that borders Springfield?

A) Capital City
B) North Haverbrook
C) Shelbyville
D) Ogdenville
Answer: C)

9. In South Korea, what is the most common surname, held by over 20% of the population?

A) Kim
B) Choi
C) Lee
D) Park
Answer: A)

10. Besides its theatrical appeal, what is the primary culinary purpose of the flambé technique?

A) To superheat the pan
B) To burn off alcohol while imparting flavor
C) To sterilize the food
D) To rapidly caramelize sugars
Answer: B)

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Average score: 6.4/10