Atlantic Trivia

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Russia

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World War II

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What title song of a 1952 movie musical was shot in California during, ironically, a water shortage?

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MGM had to pipe in the weather.

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Drew Goins

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Drew Goins is a senior editor focused on trivia and other creative projects. Before joining The Atlantic in 2025, Drew was a newsletter writer and editor for The Washington Post’s Opinions section. He is a 12-game player on the quiz show Jeopardy.

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Atlantic Trivia

Musicals

Russia

World War II

What title song of a 1952 movie musical was shot in California during, ironically, a water shortage?

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MGM had to pipe in the weather.

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