What’s in a name? Good question. People have been naming their kids since, well, forever. A child’s name can come from origins as diverse as family lineage, biblical inspiration, and extreme pretension (looking at you, Gwyneth). But shouldn’t we know more about some of these origins before attaching these words to kids permanently? Let’s take …
Election season is in full swing, and whether you’re a donkey or an elephant, it’s good to know a little bit about some of the presidents who led our country along the way. So arm yourself with these Trivia Tidbits the next time you check out a Last Call show near you.
It’s that time of year again. The grind of the gridiron gives us the ultimate matchup to decide football superiority. It’s the super bowl of, well, Super Bowls. And whether you’re a rabid fan that paints your face with team colors every week, or a flourished-pinky tea sipper who simply abhors such primitive barbarism, you …
So you think you’re pretty bold when ordering extra jalapeño peppers for your nachos? Everybody gives an awed look when you put tabasco on eggs? Do you order a spice level 8 at your favorite Thai place, while other wimps stick to a 3 or 4?
Big freakin’ deal. You haven’t tasted hot until the peppers listed below have passed your lips. These babies break the heat meter (or Scoville scale, to be more precise), so be ready with a glass of milk to dull the sizzle and a hanky for your tears.
Horror films. You love ‘em. You hate ‘em. You watch ‘em. But what if you find yourself in one? Maybe this seems unlikely to you, but I’m sure those poor counselors at Crystal Lake felt the same way. And the kids on Elm Street? I’m sure they never thought they’d be dodging a burned-up dude …
You hear groans at your Last Call Trivia night when the subject gets announced. Maybe even your team lets out an audible sigh when you hear it. Religion. Ugh. Even the most faithful to their cause might roll their eyes at the prospect of answering a “Religion” question over their fourth beer. Well, fear not, because thou is getting bestowed upon with a few facts about some major (and not so major) worldwide religions to help answer that question that seems to shaketh thine head in wonderment every week. LET THERE BE INSIGHT!
Let’s talk Disney. It’s a company that’s touched pretty much everybody in one form or another. From childhood movies and cartoons to trips to one of their theme parks, or even toys and games around the house – the Disney brand is everywhere. Now with the acquisitions of entities like Pixar and Lucasfilm, Disney’s reach gets even further. Let’s take a look at how this all-encompassing idea factory grew from humble beginnings.
The holiday season is upon us again, bringing yearly viewings of classic films. What’s your favorite? Is it A Christmas Story, which highlights the joys of childhood and family? Maybe It’s A Wonderful Life is your favorite because it teaches us to be thankful for what we have. Perhaps your favorite Christmas movie is Die Hard. Well, welcome to that party, pal!Â
Let’s take a look at some fun holiday movie facts, so when Fran at the office party says she loves Jingle All The Way you can dazzle her with some trivia! Just kidding. Nobody loves Jingle All The Way.
All countries have borders, some bound by land and others by sea. Some borders keep ideologies separate (looking at you, Korea), while others go almost unnoticed for miles. Borders can sometimes change overnight (folks in the Crimean Peninsula went to bed Ukrainians and woke up Russian last year), and other borders can remain for centuries. Let’s take a look at some interesting border facts.
A new year is approaching fast, so get ready to party! Pop the bubbly, break out the noisemakers, and drunkenly proclaim soon to be forgotten resolutions at the top of your lungs. Here we come 2016. But do we know enough about this ‘new year’ thing? Who came up with it? Are there rituals and …
Hints for 4/14 – 4/20 | Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Francisco Goya, Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso, Raphael, and Rembrandt
Hints for 4/21 – 4/27 | Atrium, Brewery, Elder, Lebanon, Opus Dei, Stromboli, and Tannins
