Who Are John and Jane Doe?
John and Jane Doe are names probably really familiar with anyone who likes to read about crime or medical cases as super common pseudonyms. Either they’re pseudonyms or John and Jane Doe are the least...
View ArticleWhat is Adult Contemporary music?
Billboard has been publishing various music charts since the late 1930s. Today, well over 50 different charts exist. One chart that’s taken quite an interesting ride is the Adult Contemporary Chart....
View ArticleWhy Do They Dock Dog Tails?
If you know a thing or two about dogs, you probably know that when a dog has a little nubbin for a tail it might not have come that way (unless it’s a natural bobtail). [...]
View ArticleWhy Did Turkey Change Their Name to Türkiye?
The countries of the world are getting an update today. The United Nations has officially accepted a request made by the government of Turkey to change their name to Türkiye. Why Did Turkey Change...
View ArticleWhy Do Cats Knock Things Over All the Time?
Everyone who has befriended a cat knows what it’s like. Your cat jumps on top of a table–or maybe you walked into the room and your cat was already on the table. Then you make [...]
View ArticleBadge of the Week: I Believe You Have My Badge
We assure you that we don’t have a case of the Mondays. I Believe You Have My Badge: Whether or not you know what ‘PC Load Letter’ means, this is the badge for you because [...]
View ArticleWhy We Changed the Logo (Again)
A few months ago we changed our logo. Here is what we had to say about it. And our goals and reasoning here still apply. But in our quest to create a cohesive brand we [...]
View ArticleHow Hard Are Diamonds? | Are They Really That Hard?
You’ve probably grown up being told that diamonds are forever, or that the diamond industry is built on human rights abuses and child labor. You know. One of the two. What you’ve probably also heard [...]
View ArticleA “Non-Stop” List of Fun Facts About Hamilton the Musical
A List of Fun Facts About Hamilton the Musical A musical that illustrates the story of one of America’s most controversial and revolutionary Founding Fathers, Hamilton leaves audiences wanting to come...
View ArticleWhy Does Smoke Always Follow You?
With the summer months on approach–and maybe your summer breaks if you’re in school–you might be setting up to go on a camping trip. Maybe you’re planning on just having a bonfire and drinks with [...]
View ArticleTrivia Hunt XV Questions and Answers
Trivia Hunt XV: June 11, 2022 A quick note about the questions and how we go about them: when we write each question, we test it in a small group, re-write them, and try [...]
View ArticleTrivia Hunt XV Recap
Trivia Hunt XV: June 11, 2022 We are happy to have hosted another exciting event for the all of you who like to Hunt for knowledge, incredible facts and obscure information. Remember days when your [...]
View Article16 Tony Awards Trivia Facts to Perform for Your Friends
Everyone likes a good set of trivia facts. But people also like trivia facts they can use to show off to others. We’re not entirely sure if you could take a bunch of musical awards [...]
View ArticleSporcle Events Spotlight: Spoon’s Place in Canton, MI
Spoon’s Place in Canton, MI Spoon’s Place is an independently owned and operated restaurant in Canton, Michigan that seeks to provide a place of community where people can come together for great...
View Article15 Dad Trivia Team Names to Grill Out With on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming around, which means dads everywhere will be coming out from everywhere with their grills on and spatulas in hand. It also means dads will be cracking open beers as well as [...]
View ArticleWhy Is Knockoff Stuff Bootleg?
Buying luxury goods is pretty hard for most people. Mostly because they’re super expensive and inflation is rising way faster than wages. So realistically those foods are getting super hard to simply...
View ArticleDo Mice Actually Like Cheese?
You’ve seen it on TV before–especially in cartoons. If there’s a rat or mouse on screen it’s all but a guarantee there will be a cat or a cheese joke (maybe even both). The relationship [...]
View ArticleWhat Is the Most Expensive Video Game?
If you like old video games you’re probably aware that this post is coming out around the corner of Atari’s 50th anniversary. Maybe instead of video games you’re just into old things, in which case [...]
View ArticleDoes the FBI Have a Behavioral Analysis Unit?
The hit series Criminal Minds followed the story of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Profilers and a technical analyst solved hundreds of crimes around the country, ranging from murder to...
View ArticleWNBA Guide | A Brief History and Overview
Women began playing collegiate basketball in the late 1890s. However, back then, women could not join a professional league. It was not until 1978 that such a feat was possible. Women could play...
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