When I used to work in the newspaper biz, this week of the year – which is the week between Christmas and New Year’s – was usually… Read more ““Hebspeaks” 2017 year in review! My most-viewed blogs of 2017″
Author: heb23
Displaced former journalist trying to make a mark in the blog-filled universe. Trivia junkie. Love camping and staring at the Great Lakes, especially when it's stormy outside. Everything has a "Simpsons" reference, Or reminds me of a movie quote, song lyric, movie scene. Drop a comment if you want to get in touch with me. I'm not revealing my e-mail address here!
Sporcle Live Final Questions – Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017
Answers revealed in the comments. GAME 1 What Christmas song, written in 1962 by a husband and wife pair, has sold tens of millions of copies and… Read more “Sporcle Live Final Questions – Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017”
A look at some Gen-X toys of days of auld!
Christmas is just a few days away, so what better time to take a look at some of the toys we played with in the 1970s and… Read more “A look at some Gen-X toys of days of auld!”
Sporcle Live Final Questions – Friday, Dec. 22, 2017
Answers revealed in the comments below. GAME 1 From 1993 to 1997, Johnny Depp played the following title characters in five films: a grocery store clerk, a… Read more “Sporcle Live Final Questions – Friday, Dec. 22, 2017”
True Facts about Polar Bears – The planet’s cutest – and most deadly animal!
I’ve always been fascinated with animals that are not only cute, but will straight up murder you if given half the chance. I grew up with cats,… Read more “True Facts about Polar Bears – The planet’s cutest – and most deadly animal!”
Sporcle Live Final Questions – Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017
Answers revealed in the comments. GAME 1 There are three active NFL quarterbacks who have both started and won exactly one Super Bowl. Name two of those… Read more “Sporcle Live Final Questions – Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017”
Random Facts I’ve learned for trivia nights just by listening to songs
My brain’s always been hard-wired for music. From a very young age I took an interest in listening to and playing music, thanks mainly… Read more “Random Facts I’ve learned for trivia nights just by listening to songs”
A really, really HUGE car quiz – how much do you know about domestic (U.S.) and foreign car models?
I was on a little road trip last weekend to visit in-laws a few hours away, so it gave me a chance to do some “carspotting” and… Read more “A really, really HUGE car quiz – how much do you know about domestic (U.S.) and foreign car models?”
Sporcle Live Final Questions – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017
Answers revealed in the comments. GAME 1 The Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest English-language encyclopedia still in production, was first published in what century? GAME 2 What group… Read more “Sporcle Live Final Questions – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017”
Trivia Recap – December 21, 2017 – Wurst Bar
We got back into the trivia “saddle” Wednesday at the Wurst Bar after taking last Wednesday’s game off because of the heavy snow. We were in first… Read more “Trivia Recap – December 21, 2017 – Wurst Bar”
