Episodes
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325 Felt Tip Apollo Trivia
How did a felt-tipped marker save the Apollo 11 Lunar Mission? And which commodity can’t Americans bet on?
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324 Entrancing Trivia
What produce was named for the way it was shipped? And how were the Presidents chosen for Mount Rushmore?
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323 Just Amazing Trivia
What’s the most unusual animal found in Bible battle scenes? And who receives the most Valentine cards every year?
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322 Airborne Trivia
What surprising word is missing from the Wright Brothers 1906 Flying Machine Patent? And what fashion faux pas caused a 1922 riot in New York City?
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321 Fantastic Trivia
How many pounds of jellybeans did the White House consume during the eight years of Ronald Reagan’s presidency? And what media entrepreneur had to work as a baby photographer after his first company went bankrupt?
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320 Hostile High Tech Takeover
What was the world’s first hostile high-tech takeover – in 1455? And what was a garden hermit?
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319 Revealing Trivia
319 Revealing Trivia by Bob & Marcia Smith
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318 Enthralling Trivia
Are your plants talking to you? And where is it a bad idea to give someone a clock? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
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317 New World Trivia
Who built the New World’s first cathedral? And what inspired Argyle socks? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast!
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316 Almost Overlooked Trivia
What obscure invention at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition only became a sensation because of the Emperor of Brazil? And what animal has its own Zip Code? Hear the Off Ramp.
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315 Encore Independence Day Trivia 141
It's our Encore Independence Day show. 30 questions in 30 minutes!
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314 Ace of Spades Trivia
Why is the Ace of Spades such an elaborately designed playing card? And what human organ cleans itself each night? Hear the Off Ramp.
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313 Encore Mashup Trivia 051
How did an ad in the Wall Street Journal lead to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls? And what popular summer drink was originally a malaria cure? Hear The Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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312 Communications Trivia
When was POTUS first used for President of the United States? What are the only network TV shows that left the air while #1 in the Nielsen Ratings? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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311 Stream of Consciousness Trivia
Why do we indent paragraphs when we write? And what animal breaks its own bones to use as weapons? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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310 Encore Just The Facts Trivia 053- Ed.2
If you want to commit the perfect murder, why is Yellowstone National Park the place to do it? And what are the 7 natural wonders of the world? Hear the Off Ramp.
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309 Encore Potpourri Trivia 048 Ed
What did the Catholic church invent in the 9th century, that Russian Communists were forced to use for more than 70 years? And if Americans could only eat one food -- for the rest of their lives -- what would it be? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast.
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308 Bigwig Trivia
What royal medical issue triggered a 170-year-fad among aristocrats? What crustacean packs the punch of a 22-caliber bullet? And did the founding fathers wear wigs? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
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307 Unusual Trivia
What U.S. Billionaire tried to bribe two U.S. Presidents with $1 million dollars? And what U.S. state has the most ghost towns? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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306 A Dozen Restroom Words
Why do we call toilets "rest rooms" – and a dozen other words? When does the brain reach its peak? And how did Native Americans play major roles in ending the U.S. Civil War?
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305 History First Trivia
During the Japanese occupation, why was singing Auld Lang Syne – in Korea – an act of defiance? And who was the first woman convicted of treason against the United States? Hear the Off Ramp.
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304 Tall Trees Stolen Words
Today, Redwood trees grow naturally in just two countries – what are they? And what was the Columbia Highway Hi-Fi System? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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303 Puzzle Piece Trivia
In 1667 the Dutch and British traded islands. How did that change history? And what cereal can you pick up with a magnet? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
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302 Extraordinary Trivia
Shirts aren’t “a pair of sleeves.” So why are trousers “a pair of pants?” And do horses sleep standing up or lying down? Hear The Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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301 Fascinating Facts Trivia
What famous high-tech bridge was stress tested by 21 elephants? And who was the only U.S. President with military service in both world wars? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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300 Alluring Trivia
What famous cosmetic brand was named after its founder’s sister? And what country has more authors per capita than any other? Hear the Off Ramp trivia podcast.
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299 Absurd Trivia
Why did a Caribbean territory have igloos on its flag for 100 years? And what children’s game was once an Olympic event? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
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298 Mind Boggling Trivia
What bird is capable of killing a Lion? And what ancient technology powered America’s first railroad? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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297 Full Stride Trivia
What’s the only country to win the Gold, Silver & Bronze Olympic Medals in Croquet? And what did the expression “Cold Feet” originally mean? Hear The Off Ramp podcast.
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296 Redacted Trivia
What two women have been both the wife of a president and the mother of a president? And what World War II technology cost more than the atomic bomb? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.
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295 Encore Viral Trivia 043
Who was the 1st woman nominated by a major political party for U.S. President? And what’s STILL the world’s largest office building –- 80 years after it opened? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast.
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257 Encore - New Resolutions Trivia
What leader made the most successful new year’s resolution in history. And when did new year’s resolutions begin? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast. (Photo- Freestocks.org)
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256 Encore - Global Holiday Trivia
What music has remained popular since it debuted in 1742? And what holiday was once synonymous with riots, burglary and street gangs?
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255 Encore - More Christmas Trivia
What Christmas movie debuted in the summer? What’s the oldest yuletide beverage? And name 11 Christmas songs by Jewish writers. Hear the Off Ramp
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254 Encore - Christmas Trivia
What colorful Christmas tradition was invented as a labor-saving device? And in “The Grinch Stole Christmas” what three words described the Grinch? Hear Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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294 Your Move Trivia
How did the Olympics give us those giant inflatable tube dancers? And in what country will you find the famous Crooked Tree Forest? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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293 Encore Thanksgiving Trivia 70
What does a barn in the English countryside have to do with the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving? Did anyone die in the Mayflower’s 1620 voyage? Hear this encore version of The Off Ramp.
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292 Madcap Trivia
How tall are baby giraffes when they’re born? And what surprising ethnic group served with George Washington at Valley Forge? Hear Off Ramp Trivia.
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291 Deep Dish Trivia
Who delivered the first pizza in space, Russians or Americans? (It’s complicated) And what town requires visitors to shut off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as soon as they arrive?
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290 Implausible Trivia
What famous children’s book was banned from the New York Public Library for 35 years? And what animals once powered boats? Hear The Off Ramp podcast.
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289 Hair Raising Trivia
What is a 1909 Lincoln penny doing on Mars? And what did Romans use to remove body hair? Hear the Off Ramp.
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288 Cloak & Dagger Trivia
What do British novelists Frederick Forsythe, Graham Greene, Ian Fleming and John LeCarre – have in common? And do chickens recognize people they like?
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287 Wounded Knee Trivia
What did the Egyptians, Assyrians, Celts and Hittites use in war – but not the Romans? What breed of dog do you get when you cross a Terrier and an English Greyhound?
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286 Electrifying Trivia
What percentage of lightning strikes kill people INSIDE houses? And what two words originated in the voting practices of 17th century men’s lodges?
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285 Encore Penny for Your Thoughts (104)
Is a penny more likely to land tails up or heads up? And how did the witch in the original Snow White really die? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
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284 Spleen Lucy! Trivia
What President’s dog had its own chair at Cabinet Meetings? And what ancient civilization’s athletes had organs removed to improve their running speed?
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283 Pop Goes The Trivia
What do you call a group of Flamingos? And how did American women build two battleships in WWI?
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282 Hypersonic Trivia
What did Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee and Dr. Seuss collaborate on? And how many years in an average lifetime do you spend watching TV?
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281 Encore Provocative Trivia 145
How did chewing gum lead to the discovery of an ancient civilization? And what famous sitcom started and ended with the same phrase? Hear Off Ramp Trivia Podcast 145
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280 Captivating Trivia
What did Napoleon’s kid sister have to do with the wristwatch you’re wearing today? And what President and First Lady slept with pistols under their pillows?
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