Instant Trivia

Episode 1237 - Netflix and chill - Novellas - Soccer's world cup in the 21st century - The 700 club - A short history of vegas

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1237, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.

Round 1. Category: Netflix And Chill

  • 1: "Polar" stars Mads Mikkelsen as a retired one of these professionals, who has relocated to a snowier clime.
  • a hitman (assassin).
  • 2: What could be more chilling than "The Chilling Adventures of" this gal, last name Spellman, of course.
  • Sabrina.
  • 3: When Netflix rebooted this sci-fi show from 1965, the Robinson family got stuck on an icy planet.
  • Lost in Space.
  • 4: In "Frontier" this "Aquaman" actor gets chilly as ruthless trapper Declan Harp.
  • (Jason) Momoa.
  • 5: This Netflix show is a chilling reworking of Shirley Jackson's gothic horror tale.
  • The Haunting of Hill House.

    • Round 2. Category: Novellas

    • 1: A prototype of the form, this Boccaccio work deals with 10 people who each tell a story a day.
    • Decameron.
    • 2: His novella "The Body" centers on 4 Maine youths who deal with death in the woods.
    • (Stephen) King.
    • 3: 3 astronauts are marooned in the future in the Nebula Award-winning 1976 novella this city, this city, "Do You Read?".
    • Houston.
    • 4: This Englishwoman's novella "The Lifted Veil" had a prophetic title, as it was soon revealed that George was a pseudonym.
    • George Eliot.
    • 5: Harlan Ellison won a Best Novella Nebula Award for his story about "a boy" and his intelligence-enhanced this.
    • a dog.

      • Round 3. Category: Soccer'S World Cup In The 21St Century

      • 1: Now the reigning champion, France took the Cup in 2018 by defeating Croatia 4-2 at Luzhniki Stadium in this world capital.
      • Moscow.
      • 2: Italy won its fourth title in 2006 but only after a full time tie and the use of a "shootout" of these kicks to decide the game.
      • penalty kicks.
      • 3: Japan won its first Women's World Cup in 2011 led by Homare Sawa, called by FIFA a maestro of this position to connect attack and defense.
      • the midfield.
      • 4: 2010 saw South Africa become the first host from its continent and the world's introduction to this ubiquitous noisemaker.
      • the vuvuzela.
      • 5: This American striker had a 5-goal game to begin the 2019 Women's World Cup, and it was USA all the way.
      • Alex Morgan.

        • Round 4. Category: The 700 Club

        • 1: In the Dewey Decimal System, books filed under the 720s cover this subject, including buildings and public structures.
        • architecture.
        • 2: Take a Big Gulp before telling us that DCCXI is this year in Roman numerals.
        • 711.
        • 3: Hank Aaron ended his career with this record number of regular-season home runs.
        • 755.
        • 4: Its cube root is 9.
        • 729.
        • 5: 702 and 775 are area codes in this state.
        • Nevada.

          • Round 5. Category: A Short History Of Vegas

          • 1: 1985:The national finals in this 5-letter cowboy competition are held in Vegas for the first time.
          • rodeo.
          • 2: 1967:This magical duo make their Las Vegas debut at the Tropicana.
          • Siegfried and Roy.
          • 3: 1969:His 57-show engagement at the International Hotel breaks existing Vegas attendance records.
          • Elvis Presley.
          • 4: 1968:This double-named place opens as the first major "family-friendly" casino.
          • Circus Circus.
          • 5: 1967:Motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel attempts a jump over this casino's fountains.
          • Caesars Palace.

            • Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

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