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The TV series Twin Peaks (1990) centres on the murder of Laura _____. Parker · Palmer · Porter · Prince — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Palmer · The TV series Twin Peaks (1990) centres on the murder of Laura Palmer.

Mount _____ in the Philippines erupted massively in 1991, briefly cooling the global climate. Mayon · Taal · Apo · Pinatubo — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Pinatubo · Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted massively in 1991, briefly cooling the global climate.

Queen's frontman Freddie _____ stole the show at Live Aid in 1985. Jagger · Bowie · Plant · Mercury — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Mercury · Queen's frontman Freddie Mercury stole the show at Live Aid in 1985.

Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey _____. Gates · Allen · Wozniak · Brin — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Brin · Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

Synth-pop band a-ha, famous for Take On Me (1985), came from _____. Sweden · Denmark · Norway · Finland — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Norway · Synth-pop band a-ha, famous for Take On Me (1985), came from Norway.

When it was founded in 1995, the auction site eBay was called _____. AuctionWeb · BidHouse · SellNet · TradeSpot — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: AuctionWeb · When it was founded in 1995, the auction site eBay was called AuctionWeb.

Shoppers fought over Cabbage Patch _____ dolls during the 1983 Christmas season. Kids · Babies · Friends · Pals — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Kids · Shoppers fought over Cabbage Patch Kids dolls during the 1983 Christmas season.

Studio Ghibli's 1988 film about a giant forest spirit is My Neighbor _____. Totoro · Ponyo · Kiki · Chihiro — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Totoro · Studio Ghibli's 1988 film about a giant forest spirit is My Neighbor Totoro.

Madonna's 1989 single and album were both titled Like a _____. Dream · Rose · Star · Prayer — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Prayer · Madonna's 1989 single and album were both titled Like a Prayer.

The Mighty Morphin Power _____ battled monsters in colour-coded suits. Rangers · Troopers · Warriors · Knights — Nov 4, 2026

Answer: Rangers · The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers battled monsters in colour-coded suits.

Top Gun (1986) starred Tom _____ as the fighter pilot Maverick. Hanks · Selleck · Cruise · Berenger — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: Cruise · Top Gun (1986) starred Tom Cruise as the fighter pilot Maverick.

Princess Diana died in a car crash in 1997 in the city of _____. London · Paris · Rome · Nice — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: Paris · Princess Diana died in a car crash in 1997 in the city of Paris.

East and West Germany were officially reunified in _____. 1989 · 1991 · 1990 · 1992 — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: 1990 · East and West Germany were officially reunified in 1990.

Furby, the 1998 must-have toy, started out speaking Furbish and gradually learned _____. Klingon · Latin · Esperanto · English — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: English · Furby, the 1998 must-have toy, started out speaking Furbish and gradually learned English.

In Disney's The Lion King (1994), the lion cub who grows up to be king is _____. Mufasa · Simba · Scar · Nala — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: Simba · In Disney's The Lion King (1994), the lion cub who grows up to be king is Simba.

Mortal Kombat (1992) became infamous for its gory finishing moves called _____. Combos · Knockouts · Fatalities · Specials — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: Fatalities · Mortal Kombat (1992) became infamous for its gory finishing moves called Fatalities.

Sega's 16-bit console was the Mega Drive in Europe and the _____ in North America. Saturn · Genesis · Dreamcast · Nomad — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: Genesis · Sega's 16-bit console was the Mega Drive in Europe and the Genesis in North America.

The Rubik's _____ became a worldwide craze in the early 1980s. Cube · Snake · Clock · Tower — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: Cube · The Rubik's Cube became a worldwide craze in the early 1980s.

In 1989, the tanker Exxon _____ spilled millions of gallons of oil off Alaska. Atlantic · Kodiak · Valdez · Pacific — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: Valdez · In 1989, the tanker Exxon Valdez spilled millions of gallons of oil off Alaska.

Sega's speedy blue hedgehog mascot, launched in 1991, is called _____. Knuckles · Tails · Sonic · Shadow — Oct 17, 2026

Answer: Sonic · Sega's speedy blue hedgehog mascot, launched in 1991, is called Sonic.

Days it was played: Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · Sat, Oct 17, 2026.

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