March 25, 2026 Trivia

The 5 dubtrivia questions from March 25, 2026, with answers and explanations.

1. Around the World

   1. The ancient city of Petra, famous for its rock-cut architecture, is located in which modern-day country?

   ✓Jordan

   Did you know?

   Petra, the 'Rose City' carved into rose-red cliffs, is located in southern Jordan and was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

2. Arts & Sports

   2. Which Shakespearean play features a character who is transformed into a donkey by a fairy spell?

   ✓A Midsummer Night's Dream

   Did you know?

   In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' the mischievous fairy Puck transforms the weaver Nick Bottom's head into that of a donkey.

3. Around the World

   3. Which country invented the game of chess, despite it being commonly associated with Persia or Arabia?

   ✓India

   Did you know?

   Chess originated in India around the 6th century AD as a game called 'Chaturanga', before spreading westward to Persia and eventually the Arab world.

4. Arts & Sports

   4. Which classic video game character was originally called 'Jumpman' before being renamed?

   ✓Mario

   Did you know?

   Mario first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong under the name 'Jumpman' before Nintendo officially renamed him Mario, reportedly after their warehouse landlord Mario Segale.

5. Tech

   5. What is the name of the Twitter/X feature that allows users to correct misinformation on posts through community consensus, originally piloted under a different name?

   ✓Community Notes

   Did you know?

   Community Notes, formerly called Birdwatch during its pilot phase, allows approved contributors to add context or corrections to misleading tweets.