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Sometimes it is brain surgery
Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo, 65, appeared before Australia’s Health Care Complaints Commission in February to defend himself against charges…
Book trivia for readers
Veronica Roth’s Divergent book series is set in a post-apocalyptic version of which U. S. city?
Trivia Test: Katniss Everdeen
LITERATURE: Which novel features a character named Katniss Everdeen?
This trivia is for the birds...
The beta-carotene in their crustacean and plankton diet gives the flamingos their pink hue.
Flashback: All Things Must Pass
Which artist released the album titled "All Things Must Pass"?
Strange But True: 10 Trees
In 2015, a study found that having more than 10 trees on their block made folks feel as healthy as if they were seven years younger…
Top Ten Least Energy-Expensive States
This list is measured by average monthly energy bill.
Moments in Time: Kissing in Public
On March 9, 1562, kissing in public was banned in Naples, Italy, and actually punishable by death, but not for reasons of morality.
Odd Crime Stories Feb 23
Pool broke into a warehouse on Feb. 11 and towed away a trailer with about 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs…
Top Ten Movies: Magic Mike
Magic Mike dances into the top spot, but Avatar swims back to number two.
Trivia Test: Don Draper
TELEVISION: Which cable TV series features a character named Don Draper?
This triva test is for the birds...
Approximately how many different species of bird are there in the world?
Flashback: Billboard Hot 100
Which song was the first to rank as No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100? When was that?
Strange But True: Gray cats
Gray cats are frequently the result of a diluted black fur gene.
Moments in Time: Wilt Chamberlain
On March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points, the most ever by an NBA player in a single game…
Odd Stories
A couple in Etobicoke, Toronto, left on an extended business trip in January 2022, CTV News reported. When they returned home months later, they were stunned to realize that their house had been sold…
Top Ten Movies: Knock at the Cabin
Dave Bautista finally knocks Avatar out of the number one spot.
Trivia Test: Moon Walkers
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: To date, how many people have walked on the moon?
Pens, paper clips, printers, and more
The pencil has been proven mightier than the pen. As a counterpoint to Bic’s research, another group decided to find out how long the typical pencil lasts.