Did you know … how long it took to shoot the shower scene in ‘Psycho?’
Days get longer, nights get shorter, and we progress toward the next part of the year. I kind of like the rhythm in that, don’t you?
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Did you know?: Were Neanderthals really just brute cave men?
Here’s hoping your spring goes exactly the way you want it to! For me, it always does, since the trivia flows nonstop. Enjoy!
Did you know … the results of the last duel ever fought in Canada?
Baseball is underway, as is trivia! That makes spring worth waiting for!
Did you know … Germany designed a ‘super tank’ during WWII?
Warmer weather, longer days, and a growth in all things good and wonderful come to us with the start of spring. For all of that, my small contribution is herewith attached - yes, the trivia column for the week.
Did you know … if the man credited with inventing the game of Monopoly actually invent it?
Spring is right around the corner, you know. Three more weeks or so, and we’ll celebrate the annual renewal of the world, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. Those south of the Equator will be entering autumn.
Did you know: Which cartoon character was the first real breakout star in early television animation?
One of the coolest things about February, in my view, is the sheer number of things to celebrate.
Did you know … one of the most famous paintings of the Founding Fathers incorrect?
The day the column appears in its home newspapers is my brother Mark’s birthday, so I want to wish many happy returns of the day to my childhood tormentor, protector, and friend.
Did you know … a ‘Star Trek’ actor almost played on a different sci-fi show?
It's time for the first mea culpa of 2026! Yes, it seems I've been caught in an error in the column two weeks ago.
Did you know … a radio broadcast marathon tied to a baseball team’s losing streak?
It gets really hard sometimes to come up with an introduction to the column. When the world doesn’t give me much to work with, I have to be creative - and we all know where that leads.
Did you know … there is a professional pitcher with two perfect games?
I am making two resolutions, one of which I shall immediately break. I resolve not to make resolutions; and I resolve to share trivia with you each week. Let’s go!