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.

When was the first published reference to a video call? You’ll be surprised! And who has won more Academy Awards than anyone else? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

What do Cleopatra and the iPhone have in common? Who are the 3 most followed people on Twitter. And with the election over, where can you find the largest supply of alcohol in the universe? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp. (Photo: JibJab)

What President never voted in an election until HE ran for President? How do astronauts vote from space? And when will be the longest day on earth? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? And what very unusual thing did the Apollo 11 Astronauts do upon returning from the Moon? Answers to those and other questions on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab) https://www.theofframp.show/