Quick Facts from 2016: World Changing Event: Pokémon Go (a free worldwide game) brought game playing to the outside (real) world for millions of children, teens, and plugged-in adults. The Top Song was Closer by The Chainsmokers with Halsey The Movies to Watch include Zootopia, Rogue One: A Star Wars Movie, The Magnificent Seven, La La Land, Florence Foster… Read More
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Quick Facts from 2015: USA Changing Event: On June 26, 2015, The U.S. Supreme Court struck down gay marriage bans as unconstitutional, making the right to same-sex marriage the law of the land in all 50 states. The Top Song was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson with Bruno Mars The Movies to Watch include Inside Out, Ex Machina,… Read More
Quick Facts from 2014: World Bold Event: CVS stopped selling tobacco products in favor of promoting good health. The Top Song was Happy by Pharell Williams The Movies to Watch include Interstellar, Jersey Boys, John Wick, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Big Hero 6, and The LEGO Movie People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive: Chris Hemsworth Notable… Read More
Quick Facts from 2013: The Mis-heard Event: Public schools in Philadelphia went on lockdown in 2013 after a teacher misheard The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song lyrics as “shooting some people outside of school,” instead of “shooting some b-ball.” When Ed Sheeran’s “The A-Team” received a Grammy nomination Elton John tried to get Ed… Read More
Quick Facts from 2012: Map Changing Event: Sandy Island, New Caledonia was a nonexistent island that was mapped from 1774 until it’s ‘un’discovery in 2012. The Top Song was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepson The Movies to Watch include The Avengers, Silver Linings Playbook, Argo, John Carter, Rock of Ages, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The… Read More
Quick Facts from 2011: World Changing Event: Snapchat App became available The Top Song was We Found Love by Rihanna Influential Songs include: Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons, It Will Rain by Bruno Mars, Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People, and Born This Way by Lady Gaga The Movies to Watch include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, We Bought… Read More
Quick Facts from 2009: World Changing Event: The Bitcoin (BTC) was created. It had virtually zero value in 2009 but peaked at 39 cents in 2010. 10,000 BTC were used to buy 2 Papa John Pizzas. The Top Song was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas Influential Songs include: The Fear by Lily Allen, I Dreamed A Dream by… Read More
Quick Facts from 2008: Beer: During a world-wide hop shortage in 2008, The Sam Adams Brewing Company sold craft brewers their hops at cost to keep them in business and even gave cash loans to small breweries, helping the entire micro-brew industry. The Top Song was Low by Flo Rida with T-Pain Influential Songs include: Foundations by Kate Nash, Fifteen by… Read More
2006 History, Fun Facts and Trivia Quick Facts from 2006: World Changing Events: Facebook became open to any over age 13 Twitter.com was launched The Top Song was Irreplaceable by Beyonce The Movies to Watch include Dreamgirls, Mission: Impossible III, The da Vinci Code, and Happy Feet The Most Famous Person in America was probably Notable books include: The Secret by Rhonda… Read More
Quick Facts from 2003: World Changing Event: Myspace.com was launched. The Top Song was Hey Ya! by OutKast Influential Songs include: Unwell by Matchbox Twenty, Concrete Angel by Martina McBride, Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes, and Dance With My Father by Luthor Vandross The Movies to Watch include Finding Nemo, Gods and Generals, Bruce Almighty, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of… Read More
Quick Facts from 2002: World Changing Event: United States President George W. Bush “Axis of Evil” speech On January 1, Euro banknotes and coins become legal tender in twelve of the European Union’s member states. The Top Song was Lose Yourself by Eminem Influential Songs include: The Rising by Bruce Springsteen, Stole by Kelly Rowland, Cleanin’ Out My… Read More
1999 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1999: World Wide Worry: Would the Y2K computer bug end the world as we know it? The Top Song was Smooth by Santana with Rob Thomas The Movies to Watch include The Sixth Sense, Stuart Little, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Tarzan The Most Famous Person in… Read More
1992 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1992: The New Word: A Japanese word, “Bushusuru,” was coined after George H.W. Bush publicly vomited on the Prime Minister of Japan during a formal state dinner. The word literally means “to do the ‘Bush’ thing” or to “vomit in public.” The Top Song was I… Read More
1990 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1990: World Changing Event: Solitaire was originally included in early computer programs to help users strengthen their clicking and dragging skills. The Top Song was Because I Love You (The Postman Song) Stevie B The Movies to Watch include Home Alone, Ghost, Edward Scissorhands, Dick Tracy and Dances with Wolves The Most Famous… Read More