Nerdy Trivia

Test your knowledge across your favorite pop culture categories. From movies and TV shows to music and video games, we've got trivia for every kind of nerd.

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Finish the lyrics: "Wake me up before you go-go..."

Finish the lyrics: "Wake me up before you go-go..."

By Nerdy Trivia | February 20, 2025

When George Michael sings "Wake me up before you go-go," most people can instantly belt out the next line. Do you know the words that follow this iconic opening?

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What police department was featured in "Lethal Weapon"?

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?

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What do you call a group of owls?

What do you call a group of owls?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 18, 2025

Owls usually hunt alone, swooping silently through the dark. But sometimes they gather in groups, what name perfectly captures their stuffy, dignified nature?

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What movie earned the most money during a Presidents Day weekend release?

What movie earned the most money during a Presidents Day weekend release?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 17, 2025

Studios used to treat February like a movie graveyard, dumping their least promising and cheesiest Valentine's Day flicks into the President's Day slot. Which movie turned this once-sleepy weekend into one of Hollywood's favorite launch dates?

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What was Nintendo's first product?

What was Nintendo's first product?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 15, 2025

Most people know Nintendo as the company behind Mario and Zelda, but they were around long before anyone jumped on a Goomba. What everyday item launched one of gaming's biggest empires?

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What year was "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" released?

What year was "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" released?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 14, 2025

Valentine's Day can be rough when you're a kid, but no one captures that holiday heartache quite like Charlie Brown. When did the "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" special first break viewers' hearts?

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

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.?

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What song earned Will Smith his first Grammy award?

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?

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

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?

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What was the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?

What was the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 10, 2025

While international films occasionally grabbed nominations, one barrier remained unbroken. Which groundbreaking movie finally became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture?

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What year was the first newspaper published in the U.S.?

What year was the first newspaper published in the U.S.?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 8, 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?

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Which singer is known as the "Queen of Funk"?

Which singer is known as the "Queen of Funk"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 7, 2025

The 1970s funk scene exploded with iconic performers who revolutionized music with their groundbreaking sounds, fashion, and attitudes. Who became known worldwide as the "Queen of Funk"?

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Who was the voice of Charlie in "Charlie's Angels"?

Who was the voice of Charlie in "Charlie's Angels"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 6, 2025

Everyone knows about Kelly, Sabrina, and Jill taking assignments from the mysterious Charlie Townsend through that crackling speakerbox. During the show's original run, who actually voiced the unseen Charlie?

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What's the name of the school in "Saved by the Bell"?

What's the name of the school in "Saved by the Bell"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 5, 2025

From 1989 to 1992, "Saved by the Bell" showed six oversized teenagers ruling their fictional campus with wild schemes and impossibly perfect hair. Can you name their iconic TV high school?

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Who was originally cast as the alien in "Predator"?

Who was originally cast as the alien in "Predator"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 4, 2025

The iconic alien hunter from "Predator" strikes fear with its massive frame and superhuman strength. Which action star was initially hired to play the extraterrestrial menace?

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How many times has a Grammy been taken away?

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?

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Who invented the printing press?

Who invented the printing press?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 1, 2025

Back in the 1400s, making books was about as efficient as copying your friend's homework with your eyes closed. When the printing press showed up, it completely transformed how humans shared ideas. But who came up with it?

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Who played Superman's father in the 1978 film?

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?

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What cause was the focus of Live Aid's fundraising efforts?

What cause was the focus of Live Aid's fundraising efforts?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 31, 2025

The summer of 1985 saw the biggest concert event ever attempted, with simultaneous shows in London and Philadelphia drawing astronomical viewership. What humanitarian crisis inspired Live Aid's massive fundraising effort?

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What year did NBC launch its "Must See TV" block?

What year did NBC launch its "Must See TV" block?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 31, 2025

NBC labeled their Thursday night "Must See TV" to let fans and competitors alike know that it was at the top of the game. What year did NBC start using the phrase to describe its iconic programming block?

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