Sudden-Death Trivia Showdown

Sudden-Death Trivia Showdown

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Question 1 of 15

The Gulf Stream is a major current in which ocean?

Question 2 of 15

If you see paella on the menu, what cuisine are you most likely ordering?

Question 3 of 15

Chapati is a traditional flatbread that originated in which country?

Question 4 of 15

Which U.S. city is commonly cited as the most densely populated in the country?

Question 5 of 15

A typical bowling ball is drilled with how many finger holes?

Question 6 of 15

What is the commonly used name for the Indigenous people of New Zealand?

Question 7 of 15

Butterscotch is made with butter and what other essential ingredient?

Question 8 of 15

Michael Jackson once escorted which star down the aisle at a wedding?

Question 9 of 15

In France, TGV is best known as a type of what?

Question 10 of 15

Who was once the owner of Olympic Airways?

Question 11 of 15

In April 2015, U.S. leaders held a landmark meeting with leaders of which country after roughly 50 years?

Question 12 of 15

Which "The Late Late Show" host helped turn Carpool Karaoke into a viral hit in 2015?

Question 13 of 15

In the U.S. system labeled K–12, how many numbered grades are there?

Question 14 of 15

The Giant’s Causeway can be visited in which country/region?

Question 15 of 15

What do we call the heat and light given off by the Sun?

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