Trivial Pursuit - 2006 version
Time: 2006
Place: United Kingdom
Details: In the United Kingdom, Trivial Pursuit players complained that the 2006 version of the game was dumbed down in comparison to previous editions, with easier questions and more focus on celebrities and show business.
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Saturday May 27, 2006 - Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia


Colombian conflict-The 2006 Colombian Presidential Election
Sunday May 28, 2006 - Colombia


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Nokia-Jorma Ollila retired as CEO
Thursday Jun 1, 2006 - Espoo, Finland


Prince William-Football Association President
Jun, 2006 - London, United Kingdom


Slobodan Milošević-The Supreme Court of Serbia Ruled That Milošević Had Ordered The murder of Stambolić
Jun, 2006 - Belgrade, Serbia


Second Chechen War-Sadulayev was killed
Jun, 2006 - Chechnya, Russia


Warren Buffett-Charity
Jun, 2006 - Seattle, Washington, U.S.


Marvel Studios-Black Widow rights reverted to Marvel from Lions Gate Entertainment
Jun, 2006 - U.S.


Best Buy-The company opened Geek Squad precincts at Office Depot
Jun, 2006 - Orlando, Florida, U.S.


Second Chechen War-The military campaign lasted only 2 years
Saturday Jun 10, 2006 - Russia


Richard Branson-UK and US competition authorities to investigate price-fixing attempts between Virgin Atlantic and British Airways
Jun, 2006 - U.S. and United Kingdom


Lionel Messi-2006 World Cup
Saturday Jun 10, 2006 - Germany


Michael Jordan-Charlotte Bobcats
Thursday Jun 15, 2006 - Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.


Bill Gates-More time to philanthropy
Thursday Jun 15, 2006 - Washington, U.S.


Jimmy Hoffa-Detroit Free Press
Friday Jun 16, 2006 - U.S.


Sony Corporation-The Blu-ray Optical disc Format
Tuesday Jun 20, 2006 - Tokyo, Japan


Shaquille O'Neal-2006 Finals
Tuesday Jun 20, 2006 - Dallas, Texas, U.S.


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Monday Jun 26, 2006 - Europe


Richard Branson-Branson sold his Virgin Mobile company to NTL:Telewest
Tuesday Jul 4, 2006 - United Kingdom