260 Polar Vortex Trivia. What’s the coldest recorded temperature in Antarctica? What mountain recorded the coldest temperature in US history? And what celebrity had more appearances on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show?

260 Polar Vortex Trivia

Where is a bell that’s been ringing non-stop since the 1840s? And where was the highest wind speed ever recorded? Hear Episode 267 of the Off Ramp Podcast

267 Bell Ringer Trivia

What world-class reference tool, born in an 18th century print shop, is still thriving in the digital age? And how old was the longest recorded life in human history? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp podcast.

270 Knee Jerk Trivia

What was the first kitchen appliance to come in colors. And how did a tariff change one food’s classification from fruit to vegetable? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.

271 Knee High Trivia

How did a failure to colonize Panama lead to the birth of Great Britain? How do they keep raisins in cereal boxes from falling to the bottom? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.

272 Tragic Tale Trivia

How did X come to signify a kiss? And how accurate were those Road Runner & Wylie Coyote races? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.

279 Loopy 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? 

280 Captivating 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?

284 Spleen Lucy! 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?

291 Deep Dish 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.

254 Encore - Christmas Trivia

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