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Trivia People

A daily trivia show inspired by events that happened on each date, all in a minute (give or take).

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Big Ben: The Story Behind the Bell

Big Ben: The Story Behind the Bell

On this date in 1858, the bell known as Big Ben was cast in London. Here are some things you may not have known about Bi... Read more

10 Apr 2017

5mins

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Sumo Wrestling

Sumo Wrestling

On this date in 1993, the American-born sumo wrestler Akebono became the first foreigner promoted to the highest rank of... Read more

27 Jan 2017

5mins

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Trivia Minute Update: May 4, 2017

Trivia Minute Update: May 4, 2017

We’ll start off with a question: What was the only crime gangster Al Capone was ever convicted of? We’ll have the answer... Read more

4 May 2017

2mins

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Australia Day

Australia Day

Today is Australia Day. Here are some things you may not have known about Australia’s national holiday. Australia Day ma... Read more

26 Jan 2017

4mins

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Bill of Rights: Part One

Bill of Rights: Part One

This is part one of a a two-part episode. On this date in 1791, the United States Bill of Rights became law when the s... Read more

15 Dec 2016

5mins

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The Last Man on the Moon -- So Far

The Last Man on the Moon -- So Far

On this date in 1972, Eugene Cernan became the last man to walk on the moon. Here are some things you may not have kno... Read more

14 Dec 2016

4mins

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Francis Drake: An Around the World Pirate Voyage

Francis Drake: An Around the World Pirate Voyage

On this date in 1577, Francis Drake set off from Plymouth, England, on his around-the-world voyage. Here are some thin... Read more

13 Dec 2016

5mins

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Monarch Nicknames: From Fat to Terrible

Monarch Nicknames: From Fat to Terrible

On this date in year 884, Charles the Fat became emperor of the Frankish Empire. Here are a few historical monarchs wi... Read more

12 Dec 2016

4mins

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MASH Units: Separating Fact From Television

MASH Units: Separating Fact From Television

On this date in 2006, the last American mobile army surgical hospital was deactivated. Here are some things you may not ... Read more

16 Feb 2017

4mins

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Most-Watched TV Programs

Most-Watched TV Programs

On this date in 1983, the series finale of the television show “MASH” aired in the United States. Here are some things y... Read more

28 Feb 2017

4mins

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Volkswagen Beetle: Our 500th Episode!

Volkswagen Beetle: Our 500th Episode!

On this date in 1978, the last original Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany rolled off the production line in Emden. Here ... Read more

19 Jan 2017

4mins

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1977: Tenerife Airport Disaster

1977: Tenerife Airport Disaster

On this date in 1977, 583 people died in the deadliest accident in aviation history. Here are some things you may not ha... Read more

27 Mar 2017

6mins

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Trivia Minute Update: May 2, 2017

Trivia Minute Update: May 2, 2017

We’ll start off with a question: The maiden flight of the De Havilland Comet, the first jet airliner, traveled between w... Read more

2 May 2017

2mins

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1820: Maine, America's Vacationland

1820: Maine, America's Vacationland

On this date in 1820, Maine was admitted to the Union. Here are some things you may not have known about the 23rd state.... Read more

15 Mar 2017

4mins

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Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary

Today is the 133rd anniversary of the publication of the first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary. Here are some th... Read more

1 Feb 2017

5mins

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ENIAC: One Of The First Computers

ENIAC: One Of The First Computers

Two programmers work on the ENIAC. (U.S. Army Photo via Columbia University) On this date in 1946, ENIAC, one of the fir... Read more

15 Feb 2017

4mins

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Louisville Sewer Explosions

Louisville Sewer Explosions

On this date in 1981, more than two miles of streets in Louisville, Kentucky, were destroyed by a sewer explosion. Here ... Read more

13 Feb 2017

3mins

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1806: America's First Highway

1806: America's First Highway

On this date in in 1806, the first major improved highway in the United States was authorized. Here are some things you ... Read more

29 Mar 2017

4mins

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Betty White: America's Favorite Nonagenarian

Betty White: America's Favorite Nonagenarian

Today is the 95th birthday of television personality Betty White. Here are some things you may not have known about her.... Read more

17 Jan 2017

5mins

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1926: Book of the Month Club Starts Delivering

1926: Book of the Month Club Starts Delivering

On this date in 1926, the first Book of the Month Club selection was published. Here are some things you might not have ... Read more

10 Mar 2017

4mins

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