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20 Trivia Questions on Magic & Myth
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Join the Trivia Twins as they face off in their signature trivia challenge.
In this week's episode, Dani quizzes Andi with 10 questions on magic and Andi quizzes Dani with 10 questions on myths.
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Transcript
Introduction by the Trivia Twins
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Hey guys welcome to the Trivia Twins podcast. I'm Andi. And I'm Dani. We're the Trivia Twins. After years of testing our pop culture knowledge at local trivia nights and hosting lots of game nights with friends and family, we thought, why not turn our love of fun facts into a podcast?
Show Format and Theme Introduction
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Yes, we know there are other trivia fans out there who get the same thrill of learning something new or getting an answer right, so we created our own little game show to connect with you and have some fun.
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Each week we quiz each other on a different yet related topic. Whether you're folding laundry, on your commute, or running on the treadmill, we'd love for you to play along with us.
Brain Teaser Introduction
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This week the theme is magic and myths.
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Dani will be going first with magic-themed trivia. And Andy will be going second with trivia about myths. But before we jump into the trivia questions, let's start off with a quick brain teaser called What's the Connection?
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We'll give you three random items and you need to figure out what connects them. Alright, here they are. Can you find the connection between Bette Midler, Ariana Grande, and Cher?
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We'll reveal the answer at the end of this episode.
Discussion on Disney Attractions and Movies
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Alright, so today we are stepping into the land of fantasy and the supernatural. Andy, here's a quick warm-up question for you.
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Can you name three Magic Kingdom attractions at Disney World that have been turned into movies?
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The first one that comes to mind is Tomorrowland. Yes. That one. Okay. Did you see that movie? I did. It was a while ago, though, so I don't remember too much of it, but it was good. I remember that.
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um Second one would be Pirates of the Caribbean. Yes. Loved that ride. I know. That was always my favorite when when we were younger.
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yeah Um, third one... my goodness.
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Um...
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Okay, so you said Tomorrowland, Pirates of the Caribbean, and then there's one that you and I have been on together that is probably my favorite ride in Magic Kingdom. Yes, okay, it's the Haunted Mansion because they just came out with movie for that. Yes.
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But are there any others that I didn't guess? um The only other one that I can think of is Jungle Cruise. Oh, that's right, Okay. All right, Andy, are you ready for some magic-inspired trivia questions?
Magic-Related Trivia Session
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Yes, let's go.
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Question number one. In which 2006 film do Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman star as rival
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Question number two. Which of the following phrases is not an original answer on the Magic 8 ball? Is it A. Outlook good, future is unclear, or My sources say is unclear or c my
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Question 3. In 2024, both a pop singer and a rapper released separate songs with the title Houdini. Who are the two musicians behind those songs?
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Question number four. What is the name of the magical land created by author C.S. Lewis? Was it A. Middle Earth, B. Narnia, or Wonderland?
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Question number five. Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird were all on the 1992 men's Olympic basketball team, which was known by what rhyming nickname?
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Question number six. On February 3rd, 2025, Lady Gaga released a new song called Abracadabra, the second single off her new album titled what?
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Was it A.
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Question number seven. Voiced by Lily Tomlin from 1994 to 1997, who is the teacher with curly red hair in The Magic School Bus?
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hair in the magic school
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Question number 8.
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Practical Magic, which starred Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman? Was it A. Mystic Martinis, B. Moonlit Manhattans, or C. a Midnight Margaritas?
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Question 9. In which 2013 reggae-inspired song from the Canadian band Magic does the singer ask, Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
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Question number 10. In the Now You See Me movie franchise, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, and Franco play illusionists known by what stage name?
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Is it A, the four horsemen, B, the illusion masters, or C, the vanishing act? Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the
Revealing Trivia Answers
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answers.
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All right, let's get into the answers.
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all right let's get into the answers In which 2006 film do Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman star as rival magicians?
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I know this one because it's in the top five of my movies. It's The Prestige. That's correct, yes. We love a good twin twist at the end, right? Oh, yeah. ah Question two.
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Which of the following phrases is not an original answer on the Magic 8 ball? Is it a outlook good, B, the future is unclear, or C, my sources say no?
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Okay, I'm going to take a guess here, but I think a magic eight ball should be a little more clear than number, I mean, letter B. So I'm going to go with B, the future is unclear.
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That's correct. You are right. Yes. That was not an original answer.
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Question number three. In 2024, both a pop singer and a rapper released separate songs with the title Houdini. Who are the two musicians behind those songs?
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Okay, this is a complete guess because I have no idea. So I'm going to say Kesha and 50 Cent. No, that sounds pretty like close to what the answers are yeah but um So it's actually Dua Lipa and Eminem.
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Oh my gosh, okay. All right, um question number four. What is the name of the magical land created by author C.S. Lewis? Is it A, Middle Earth, B, Narnia, or C, Wonderland?
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Is it Narnia? It is Narnia. So, of course, Middle Earth was from J.R.R. Tolkien, and Wonderland was created by Lewis Carroll. Oh, okay.
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Question number five. Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird were all on the 1992 U.S. men's Olympic basketball team, which was known by what rhyming nickname? They were the dream team.
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That's correct. Okay. And fun fact, this amazing team won by an average of 44 points in each game. oh wow. They just dominated. Killing it.
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Question number six. On February 3rd, 2025, Lady Gaga released a new song called Abracadabra, the second single off her new album titled what?
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Was it a Anarchy, B. Mayhem or C. Chaos?
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Is it chaos? It's not. It was actually mayhem. All right, question number seven. Voiced by Lily Tomlin from 1994 to 1997, who is the teacher with curly red hair in the Magic School Bus?
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I don't know. So I'm just going to pick a name that I think is a bus driver name and say, is it Miss Sally? It was not Miss Sally. It was Miss Frizzle.
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Frizzle. Okay. Miss Frizzle. That's way more fitting. I believe her first name was Valerie. Valerie Frizzle. All right. Alright, question number eight. What alliterative cocktails do the Owen sisters and aunts consume in a classic scene from the 1998 film Practical Magic, which starred Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman?
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Was it A. Mystic Martinis, B. Moonlit Manhattans, or C. Midnight Margaritas? I have no idea, so I'm just going to pick the one that sounds the best to me that I would love to try.
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is it Moonlit Manhattans? No, but that does sound good. If that was a was ah drink. No. So, no, it was actually Midnight Margaritas. Ooh, I mean, that sounds good, too.
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All right. Question number nine. In which 2013 reggae inspired song from the Canadian band Magic does the singer ask, can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
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Is it why you gotta be so rude? Oh, that sounds nice. Is it that one? I don't know. Yes, it's just rude. Oh, okay. It's just rude. Just rude. Okay. But I'll give it to you. Thank you. the s but Bonus points because because you sang. Thank you. That's what I was going for.
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Okay, question number 10. In the Now You See Me movie franchise, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco play illusionists known by what stage name?
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Is it A, The Four Horsemen, B, The Illusion Masters, or C, The Vanishing Act? Is it The Vanishing Act?
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It's not. It's actually the Four Horsemen. That would be my second guess. Okay. Good to know.
Myth-Themed Trivia Session
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Great movie. All right, Dani, your turn to answer. Let's start off with a warm-up question about one mythical creature that seems to pop up a lot.
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Can you name three movies that feature a fairy? Ooh, okay. That is a good one. There's one that comes... Right to my mind, which is Fern Gully, which we watched a lot when we were younger.
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It's a good movie. Okay. And then what else? Oh, the other thing that comes to mind is Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell in the movie Hook.
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Oh, another good movie. Yes. And then...
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Okay, the only other one I can think of off the top of my head right now is Maleficent, the three fairies that take the little girl. Yes. All right, Dani, are you ready for some myth-themed trivia?
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Yes, let's go.
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Question number one. In Greek mythology, who was the wife of Hades and queen of the underworld? Was it Demeter, Persephone, or C. Hera?
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Question number two. In many Native American myths, what animal is considered a trickster who helped shape the world? Is it A, a lion, B, a wolf, or a coyote?
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Question number three. What U.S. state is home to the highly classified military facility known as Area 51? Is it A. Nevada, B. New Mexico, or Arizona?
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Question number 4.
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was rumored to have been replaced by a lookalike named Melissa Vandella, despite continuing to release music and tore under her real name?
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Question number five. What kind of plant is often kept in homes or offices due to the belief it attracts wealth and prosperity? Is it A. A cactus, B. Bamboo, or Aloe Vera?
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Question number 6. Which mysterious area in the Atlantic Ocean is infamous for the unexplained disappearances of ships and airplanes? Question number 7. The Loch Ness Monster has been the subject of numerous sightings and investigations in this country's deepest lake.
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has been the subject of numerous sightings and investigations in this country's deepmest
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Number 8, Expedition Everest, a thrilling roller coaster ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, is themed around which mythical creature?
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Question number 9. What is the name of the phobia that describes an irrational fear of wealth or money?
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True or bananas grow on trees.
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Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers. let's get into the answers.
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Question number one. In Greek mythology, who was the wife of Hades and queen of the underworld? Is it A, Demeter, B, Persephone, or C, Hera?
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The answer is Persephone. It is! Nice job! Question number two. In many Native American myths, what animal is considered a trickster who helped shape the world?
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Is it A, a lion, B, a wolf, or C, a coyote? Okay. I'm doing process of elimination. I don't think it's a lion.
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So I'm between wolf and coyote. And i am going to go with wolf. Ooh, close. It's actually a coyote. That was my first guess and then I changed it.
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Question number three. What U.S. state is home to the highly classified military facility known as Area 51? Is it A. Nevada, B. New Mexico, or C. Arizona?
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Is it New Mexico? It's not. It's actually Nevada. Okay. They're all so close together. I know. To be honest, I never remember where it is.
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Yeah. There's a lot of UFO activity around there those states. Yeah. Question number four. According to a popular online conspiracy theory, what pop singer who rose to fame in the early 2000s was rumored to have been replaced by a lookalike named Melissa Vandella, despite continuing to release music and tore under her real name?
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Was it A. Britney Spears, B. Avril Lavigne, or C. Ashley Simpson?
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Okay, I believe I've seen this before. Is it Avril Lavigne? It is Avril Lavigne, yes. That's so strange because she looks exactly the same as she did when she was younger. i know. Alright, question number five.
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What kind of plant is often kept in homes or offices due to the belief it attracts wealth and prosperity? Is it A, a cactus, B, bamboo, or aloe vera?
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Is it bamboo? Is it bamboo? It is bamboo, yes. Nice.
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Question number six. Which mysterious area in the Atlantic Ocean is infamous for the unexplained disappearances of ships and airplanes?
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That would be the Bermuda Triangle. That is correct.
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Question number seven. The Loch Ness Monster has been the subject of numerous sightings and investigations in this country's the deepest lake.
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Scotland. That is correct. Question number eight. Expedition Everest, a thrilling rollercoaster ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom in or Orlando, is themed around which mythical creature?
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Is it Yeti? It is the Yeti, yes. Nice.
Answers to Myth Trivia
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Question number nine. What is the name of the phobia that describes an irrational fear of wealth or money?
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Is it A, Plutophobia, B, Marsophobia, or C, Jupiterphobia? Okay, I'm... thinking because Jupiter is usually ah associated with you know being the planet of a planet of abundance my guess would be Jupiter phobia that is a great guess and I really tricked you on that because you did not nope that is not the correct answer it's actually plutophobia question number 10 true or false bananas grow on trees okay
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There was this show on Apple TV that I watched, and I can't remember the name of it, but I have this vague memory that it was like a plant or a shrub, not a tree.
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Oh, the show was Omnivore. oh o okay. But anyway, so I'm going to say false. That is correct. Okay. And you are on the right track. Okay. They're actually the world's largest herb plant. So they look like trees, but they're not true trees.
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All right.
Brain Teaser Solution and Listener Engagement
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But before we go, let's get into the answer for What's the Connection? Remember the three people were Bette Midler, Ariana Grande, and Okay.
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The answer is very specific. They're all singers who have played witches in movies. Bette Midler, of course, played a witch in Hocus Pocus. Ariana Grande played the Good Witch in Wicked.
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And Cher played a witch in Witches of Eastwick.
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We'll be posting some more trivia questions throughout the week on Instagram. You can find us at the Trivia Twins Podcast. That link is in the show notes. We'd love to connect with you there. And if you're enjoying our weekly little trivia show, we'd love it if you took a quick second to rate, review, or follow us on your podcast platform of choice.
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Thank you guys. See you next week.