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What police department was featured in "Lethal Weapon"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 19, 2025

The 1987 buddy cop classic "Lethal Weapon" kicked off one of Hollywood's most successful action franchises. Which actual police department was featured throughout?

What is the name of the alien from "E.T.?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 13, 2025

Steven Spielberg's lovable alien captivated audiences worldwide in 1982. What's the real name of the alien we know as E.T.?

What song earned Will Smith his first Grammy award?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 12, 2025

Before becoming a global superstar, Will Smith was making waves as the Fresh Prince alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff. Which of their hits made Grammy history as Smith's first win?

What do Scooby-Doo and the gang call their van?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 11, 2025

Getting news in colonial America was tricky business. No Twitter, no newspapers, just a lot of word-of-mouth and letters from England that might show up months late. When did someone finally take the risk and publish the first newspaper?

How many times has a Grammy been taken away?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 3, 2025

The Recording Academy actually has the power to take away a Grammy if a situation warrants it, and it's done so before. How many times has an award been revoked?

Who played Superman's father in the 1978 film?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 1, 2025

When casting Superman's biological father for "Superman" in 1978, the producers wanted someone to make audiences believe this guy could father the Man of Steel. Which legendary actor took on the role of Jor-El?

Who is Peter Parker's boss in Spider-Man?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 27, 2025

Between dodging supervillains and meeting rent, Parker has to deal with a newspaper editor who screams about deadlines and Spider-Man in the same breath.

Which band was behind the #1 hit “Sweet Child o’ Mine”?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 25, 2025

The opening guitar riff is instantly recognizable. The vocals soar with raw emotion. Which legendary rock band took "Sweet Child o' Mine" all the way to number one?

What NYC deli was featured in "When Harry Met Sally"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 14, 2025

That infamous "I'll have what she's having" from "When Harry Met Sally" made film history and turned a Manhattan deli into an instant tourist destination. Which historic New York City delicatessen played host to this iconic scene?

Which musician is also an astrophysicist?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 8, 2025

Somewhere between stadium tours and platinum records, one legendary guitarist found time to earn a PhD in astrophysics. Which famous musician doubles as a space scientist?

What planet is Discovery One traveling to in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 30, 2024

Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" follows the spacecraft Discovery One as it embarks on a mysterious deep space mission. Where exactly was this groundbreaking vessel headed?

What is the longest-running scripted primetime TV show?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 27, 2024

TV networks are notoriously quick to cancel shows that don't immediately find their audience. Among all scripted shows in television primetime history, which one has lasted the longest?

Who performed the theme song for the James Bond movie "A View to a Kill"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 19, 2024

Roger Moore's final outing as James Bond needed a theme song as bold as the '80s themselves. But which group brought their new wave sound to 007 and got the license to thrill?

Who was originally cast to play Molly Brown in "Titanic"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 11, 2024

Before Kathy Bates charmed audiences in "Titanic" as the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, another powerhouse performer was set to bring this larger-than-life survivor to life. Which star nearly stepped into those first-class shoes?

What was the name of Daniel's mentor in "The Karate Kid"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 10, 2024

In 1984's "The Karate Kid," a bullied teenager discovers that sometimes the best mentors come in unexpected packages. Who was the legendary teacher who turned Daniel LaRusso from prey to champion?