How did the field of Medicine give us soft drinks? And what was the best-selling Rock ‘n’ Roll single of all time? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith (Photos: Wiki Commons)

What American TV show broadcast the first interracial kiss? And what U.S. President secretly purchased people while serving in the White House? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.

What did Laughing Gas have to do with "Winning the West?" And what barnyard animal can learn its name and do tricks faster than your pet dog? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.

Who was the first person of color to serve as a U.S. Vice President? And how long does it take a snowflake to fall to earth from its cloud? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.

What music, which debuted at a 1742 charity event, remains popular to this day? And what holiday was once synonymous with riots, burglary, and street gangs? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: British Museum)

In what modern day country was St. Nicholas born? And what charming Christmas tradition was actually invented to improve efficiency? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Illustration: Thomas Nast, Wiki Commons)

What modern Christmas tradition can be traced to the workshop of a famous inventor? And what popular Christmas song was actually written as a Thanksgiving tune? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.

Cinderella’s slippers weren’t originally glass. What were they made of? And what are the top 3 best-selling toys of all time? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Tsts Sheng Wikimedia Commons)

What major university traces its origins to the Telegraph? And why is a self-employed professional called a Freelancer? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: techhistorydisplay.com)

What does a barn in the English countryside have to do with the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving? Did anyone die in the Mayflower’s 1620 voyage? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.