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
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Doo Doo Dooo Dooo Dooo Do Do Do Do Do Do… The best songs are often observational, and Suzanne’s observations that rainy morning at Tom’s Diner tell so much more than the words indicate at our first listen. She tells us subtle details about her own life, the diner, it’s employees, it’s patrons. She has… Read More
October History, Trivia and Fun Facts October History Highlights October Gemstone: Opal October Flower: Calendula The Zodiac signs for October are Libra or Scorpio (October 23 -31) Traditional October Information It’s weird that October isn’t the eighth month, isn’t it? October, the tenth month of the current Gregorian calendar and the second month of Autumn’s… Read More
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
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
2010 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 2010: World Changing Event: Instagram app became available and the iPad tablet was released. The Top Song was Tik Tok by Ke$ha The Movies to Watch include Toy Story 3, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Inception and Megamind The Most Famous Person in America was probably (tie) David… 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
2007 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 2007: World Changing Events: The iPhone was released on June 29 and Tumbler.com was launched. The Amazon Kindle was released on November 19. The Top Song was Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell’em The Movies to Watch include Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Enchanted,… 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
2005 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 2005: World Changing Event: Youtube was founded The Top Song was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey The Movies to Watch include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Walk the Line and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire The Most Famous Person in America was probably Notable books include: Harry Potter and… Read More
2004 History, Fun Facts and, Trivia Quick Facts from 2004: World Changing Event: Facebook was founded The Top Song was Yeah! by Usher with Lil Jon & Ludacris Influential Songs include: Welcome To My Life by Simple Plan, Roses by Outkast, Invisible by Clay Aiken, 1985 by Bowling For Soup, and Dirt Off Your Shoulder by Jay-Z The Movies to Watch include The Incredibles, Shaun of… 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
2001 History, Fun Facts, and Trivia Quick Facts from 2001: World Changing Event: September 11 terrorist attack in New York City The Top Song was All For You by Janet Jackson The Movies to Watch include Shrek, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Monsters Inc, Legally Blonde and Ocean’s 11 The Most Famous Fictional Person in America was probably Harry… Read More
2000 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 2000: World Changing Event: HotorNot.com was founded. It was the first major participation site on the internet. The Top Song was Independent Woman by Destiny’s Child Influential Songs include: Goodbye Earl by The Dixie Chicks, Stan by Eminem and Graduation by Vitamin C The Movies… 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
1998 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1998: World Changing Event: Google.com was founded in Menlo Park, California, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The Catchphrase: “Is that your final answer?” from Do You Want To Be A Millionaire. The Top Song was Iris by Goo Goo Dolls Influential Songs include: The Cup of Life by Ricky… Read More
1997 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1997: World Changing Event: On August 31st, 1997, Princess Diana, aged 36, was killed in a car accident in France. The Top Song was Candle in the Wind 1997/ Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John Influential Songs include: Missing You by Puff… Read More
1996 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1996: World Changing Event: Dolly the cloned sheep was born on 5 July 1996. She was named after busty singer Dolly Parton because her DNA came from a mammary gland cell. The Top Song was Don’t Speak by No Doubt The Movies to Watch include Jerry Maguire, The English… Read More
1995 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1995: American Home Grown Terrorism: Oklahoma City Bombing: a truck bomb at Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building killed 168 people and injured nearly 700 people. The Top Song was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men Influential Songs include: I Wish by Skee-Lo,… Read More
The Game Changer: Playstation released The Hobby: Beanie Babies Mania began. Many people ‘invested’ in them, and now have millions of Beanies carefully preserved in attics and closets. The Top Song was I’ll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men The Movies to Watch include Forrest Gump, The Lion King, Angels in the Outfield, Clear and Present… Read More
1993 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1993: World Changing Event: Intel introduced the Pentium family of 32-bit microprocessors. The Top Song was Dreamlover by Mariah Carey The Movies to Watch include Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Sleepless in Seattle and Free Willy The Most Famous Person in America was probably Notable books include: The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield and The… 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
1991 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1991: World Changing Event: Operation Desert Storm: A United Nations Coalition Force led by the United States and including many Arab and European countries took on Iraqi forces who had invaded Kuwait and after one month of bombing Iraq was forced out of Kuwait. The Top… 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
