Jumping The Shark Some shows last just long enough to end on a high note, and others try stunts that, at best, take away the magic the show once had, and at worst, change the show entirely, and that moment is when they Jump The Shark… The phrase ‘jump the shark’ is based on… Read More
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On August 6, 2013, Curiosity played “Happy Birthday to You” to itself in honor of the one year – One Earth Year, since it landed on Mars. That was the first time a song was played on another planet. It was also the first time music was transmitted between two planets. The Earliest Noted Birthdays… Read More
Shark Trivia! Mothers only get a day but sharks get a whole week! There are over 370 species of sharks in the world. Sharks have upper and lower eyelids but do not blink. Shark Week is one of television’s biggest annual events, on The Discovery Channel each August. Female sharks can become pregnant without any… Read More
50 Random Bits of Pop Culture Trivia Selfie Trivia: A lot of trivia books and quizzes say that the first selfie, in a movie, was ‘Thelma & Louise’ (Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon) in 1991. NOT TRUE- We have to Credit Madonna, as Susan, In Desperately Seeking Susan. Her opening scene is taking a picture… Read More
Comedy Duos One of the most popular comedy teams of all time was Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. They worked together for 10 years and 17 movies. The partnership (and friendship) ended in July 1956. They met in 1945 and debuted at Atlantic City’s 500 Club on July 25, 1946; the team lasted ten years… Read More
Idioms and Word Origins in Pop Culture Bombshell Before 1933, the term was used strictly a wartime exclusive. Jean Harlow was in a 1931 film, Platinum Blonde, where she picked up the nickname Bombshell, then starred in a movie actually called Bombshell in 1933. Jean Harlow was the first Bombshell sex symbol. Bucket List Bucket… Read More
Music and Ice Cream Trucks Officially, in North America, the summer season does not begin until June 20th or 21st which is the date of the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. However, if you are a resident of the United States, then we all know by popular vote the “unofficial” start… Read More
Music About Your Mom: Mother Songs Mother’s Day The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908 when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in West Virginia. There were Ancient versions of Mother’s Days, but they were more about fertility and birth. Anna’s idea to make Mother’s Day a real holiday… Read More
Halloween Trivia and Fun Facts Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange represents the hall harvest and black the coming colder winter darkness – and death. In the 21st century, there are six full-moon Halloweens: 2001, 2020, 2039, 2058, 2077, and 2096. Halloween is the second-biggest commercial holiday in the United States, second only… Read More
Monster Safety Tips Pop Culture, through fairy tales, books, and movies, has introduced us to frightening creatures of the night. Even though they can be scary, Pop Culture has also offered us cures for those things that scare us. I should start off with a disclaimer, these tips are for actual monsters, not regular people… Read More
All About The Zombies There are three types of Zombies, all named after Zombi, the voodoo snake god, or possibly the West African word zumbi meaning “fetish”. All three enjoy what is commonly called cannibalism, although that would be technically incorrect since they are no longer human. They do, according to legend, like to eat… Read More
Some phrases from the 1960s that no one uses anymore….. A Gas: A Lot of Fun Ankle Biter: A Baby or Small Child Ape: Gone Wild Bad: Awesome Bag: To Steal Ball: To party. Later meaning Intercourse Beat Feat: Leave in a hurry Blast: A great time Blitzed: Drunk Bogart: To hog something Book: Leave… Read More
What happened in 1955? Fun Facts Quiz! 55 Trivia Questions for 1955 History 1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1955? Cinerama Holiday 2. This actor, who died in 1955, was the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Who was he? James Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30,… Read More
What happened in 1954? Fun Facts Quiz! 54 Trivia Questions for 1954 History 1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1954? White Christmas 2. Name the first nuclear-powered submarine, is launched in Groton, Connecticut. The USS Nautilus 3. In 1954, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? Men – 66.7 years, Women… Read More
What happened in 1953? Fun Facts Quiz! 53 Trivia Questions for 1953 History 1. A very influential country music star died at the age of 29 in his car on January 1, 1953. Name him. Hank Williams (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1953? Voya… Read More
What happened in 1952? Fun Facts Quiz! 52 Trivia Questions for 1952 History 1. This 1952 toy was later famously voiced by Don Rickles. Mr. Potato Head 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1952? You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford 3. In 1952, what was the average life expectancy in the United… Read More
Dangerous Toys: The Atomic Energy Lab The Atomic Energy Lab was released by the A.C. Gilbert Company in 1950. The kit’s intention was to allow children to create and watch nuclear and chemical reactions using radioactive material. The lab contained a cloud chamber that allowed the viewer to watch alpha particles traveling at 12,000 miles… Read More
