Top 10 Crazy Moments in NBA History
The NBA has a long and storied history, filled with shocking feats of athleticism, boneheaded moments, and a serious lack of impulse control. On this list, you’ll find epic fails, poor sportsmanship,...
View ArticleNew Badges: Why’d It Have to be Badges?, Badge of the Fjords, and Backstage Pass
No tomb raiding necessary to earn this week’s badges. Why’d It Have to be Badges?: For an idea of what it feels like to not earn this badge, rewatch the heart-ripping scene of Temple of Doom. Get 50%...
View ArticleWhy Is Sacramento the Capital of California?
Each state in the USA has a capital, but have you ever wondered how exactly each capital came to be the lucky, chosen city? I mean, there must be some reason why Utah gets Salt Lake City, why Colorado...
View ArticleDaylight Saving Time Facts and Myths
Four Daylight Saving Time Facts It is ‘daylight saving time’. The first of our daylight saving time facts is that it is, ‘daylight saving time’, not ‘daylight savings time’. A review of the original...
View ArticleNew Badges: I Vant to Earn This Badge, Traveling Performer, and The Absurdist
Not earning these badges would be downright absurd. I Vant to Earn This Badge: Maybe Twilight would’ve been a better love story if it was about the bond between Sporcler and badge. Get 50% or better on...
View ArticleCurator Knows Best: geronimostilton
When it comes to Sporcle, curators truly do know best. In this blog series, some of the great curators of Sporcle share their expert opinions on curating, top-notch quizzes, up-and-coming Sporclers,...
View ArticleCurator Knows Best: KStericker
When it comes to Sporcle, curators truly do know best. In this blog series, some of the great curators of Sporcle share their expert opinions on curating, top-notch quizzes, up-and-coming Sporclers,...
View ArticleThree Capital Cities – What is the Capital of South Africa?
What is the Capital of South Africa? It turns out, the answer is not as easy as one might think. South Africa is amongst a minority of countries that does not have a single capital city. Instead, South...
View ArticleWomen Ask the Men – The History of Sadie Hawkins Day
Maybe you’re familiar with the dread of the inevitable high school Sadie Hawkins dance. Or maybe you remember that breakthrough Christian-pop hit from the early 2000s. Either way, it’s likely you’re...
View ArticleTop 10 Medieval Urban Legends and Tall Tales
There is no doubt that people in medieval Europe were extremely superstitious and prone to believing tall tales. But who can blame them? They lived in a time period where religion dictated daily life...
View ArticleCelebrating the Dead – A Short History of Halloween
Halloween is a holiday observed by many people around the world. It is a time for dressing up in costume, carving pumpkins, and taking part in a host of other traditions. It all can seem a bit silly...
View ArticleDía de los Muertos – A Short Guide to Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos in Spanish, is a Mexican holiday celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd. It is a time for Mexicans to honor and remember loved ones who have passed on....
View Article10 Most Memorable Tom Hanks Movies
Tom Hanks is one of the most well-known and loved actors in Hollywood. His resume is impressive, and it’s hard to pick a favorite among his many iconic films. Fortunately, we have statistics to help...
View ArticleWhich Continent – Is Russia Part of Europe or Asia?
Is Russia part of Europe or Asia? We think that the answer is “both,” and here is why. Is Russia Part of Europe or Asia? European? Asian? Why not both? The answer to whether Russia is officially a part...
View Article11 Thanksgiving Facts to Share Around the Dinner Table
Thanksgiving. A time for giving thanks, spending time with family, and for some, watching football. An age-old tradition, seemingly simplistic in nature, but chalk full of history and interesting...
View ArticleThe 17 Best Arrested Development Trivia Team Names
Arrested Development is chock full of recurring jokes, wordplay, and iconic quotes. This makes it an excellent source for trivia team names, and the players of Sporcle Live’s Pub Trivia Champions...
View ArticleA Cosmic Question – What Color is the Universe?
What color is the universe? It might seem like a question that is impossible to answer, but back in 2001, we seemingly got our verdict: Cosmic Latte. While it might sound like the newest creation from...
View ArticleCurator Knows Best: metakoopa99
When it comes to Sporcle, curators truly do know best. In this blog series, some of the great curators of Sporcle share their expert opinions on curating, top-notch quizzes, up-and-coming Sporclers,...
View ArticleThe Bloop – An Underwater Mystery
In 1997, scientists were searching for underwater volcanoes off the coast of South America. That’s when they heard it – a strange, incredibly loud noise. Unsure of its origins, they simply called it...
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