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571: Salad Dressing Names

Let’s start with salad, specifically salad dressing, even more specifically salad dressing names. We’ll start with the king of salad dressings in the United States: ranch. Ranch dressing was first created in 1954 by Steve Henson, who owned a dude...

570: WInter Olympics

Today is the 14th day of competition at the 23rd Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Here are a few things you might not have known about these Olympics and the Olympic Winter Games in general. Ninety-two nations...

569: We're Back and We're Going to Disneyland!

569: Disneyland

I hope you’re asking yourself, where has this guy been for the past eight months? Well, my wife and I moved from Yakima, Washington, to Los Angeles in a so-far successful attempt to avoid winter. Also, I’ve recently started a...

Taking a Break — The Show Will Return!

To my listeners: I hope you’ve noticed there has been a lack of “Trivia Minute” podcasts lately. I have quite a few exciting and positive things going on in my life right now, so I’ve had to put the podcast on the...

Taking a Break -- We Shall Return!

To my listeners: I hope you've noticed there has been a lack of "Trivia Minute" podcasts lately. I have quite a few exciting and positive things going on in my life right now, so I've had to put the podcast...

Trivia Minute Update: May 5, 2017

We’ll start off with a question: What nation did Mexican forces defeat in the Battle of Puebla, which is marked by Cinco de Mayo celebrations? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is Cinco de Mayo, which is celebrated more...

567: Trivia Minute Update: May 5, 2017

We’ll start off with a question: What nation did Mexican forces defeat in the Battle of Puebla, which is marked by Cinco de Mayo celebrations? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is Cinco de Mayo, which is...

Trivia Minute Update: May 4, 2017

We’ll start off with a question: What was the only crime gangster Al Capone was ever convicted of? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is International Firefighters Day, Youth Day in Fiji, and Restoration of Independence Day...

Trivia Minute Update: May 3, 2017

We’ll start off with a question: Who was the owner of the Dodgers when they moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is World Press Freedom Day, Constitution Day in Poland, and...

Trivia Minute Update: May 2, 2017

We’ll start off with a question: The maiden flight of the De Havilland Comet, the first jet airliner, traveled between which two cities? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is Flag Day in Poland, National Education Day...

Trivia Minute Update: May 1, 2017

Our T-shirt giveaway came to an end on Sunday. We only had one entry from Doug Barbeau, who wins a Trivia Minute T-Shirt. Thanks, Doug. We’ll start off with a question: Which two of the contiguous 48 states are not...

Trivia Minute Update: April 28, 2017

Today's trivia question: Who was the captain of the HMS Bounty? Today is International Workplace Safety Day, National Heroes Day in Barbados, and National Day of Mourning in Canada. It’s unofficially National Cubicle Day, National Superhero Day, and National Blueberry Pie...

Trivia Minute Update: April 26, 2017

We’ll start off with a trivia question: Tanzania was formed from the merger of what two countries? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is World Intellectual Property Day. It’s unofficially Administrative Professionals Day, Audubon Day and Hug...

Trivia Minute Update: April 25, 2017

We’ll start off with a trivia question: What is the name of the canal and lock system that connects the North American Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean? We’ll have the answer in the show. Today is World Malaria Day,...

Trivia Minute Update: April 21, 2017

We’ll start off with a trivia question: What city hosted the most recent World’s Fair held in the United States? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is Civil Service Day in India, National Tree Planting Day in...

Trivia Minute Update: April 18, 2017

We’ll start off with a trivia question: What sporting event is closely associated with World War I fighter pilot Roland Garros? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is World Heritage Day; Independence Day in Zimbabwe, Friend’s Day...

No Show on Friday.

Hey folks. We’re having some technical difficulties here at TriviaPeople.com HQ, so there won’t be a show today.

No Show

Hey folks. We’re having some technical difficulties here at TriviaPeople.com HQ, so there won’t be a show today.  

1992: Disney Opens Euro Disneyland

On this date in 1992, The Walt Disney Company opened Euro Disneyland. Here are some things you may not have known about Disney parks. Walt Disney originally wanted to build a theme park in Burbank, California, near his studios. Because...

Trivia Minute Update: April 11, 2017

We’ll start off with a question: Despite not landing on the Moon, what record did the crew of Apollo 13 set? Today is Juan Santamaria Day in Costa Rica and World Parkinson’s Disease Day. It’s unofficially International Louie Louie Day, ...

Big Ben: The Story Behind the Bell

On this date in 1858, the bell known as Big Ben was cast in London. Here are some things you may not have known about Big Ben. The nickname Big Ben refers to the bell only. The clock is called...

Answering This Week's Question

Hey folks, no show today, but I wanted to make sure to give you the answer to this week’s question. Also, be sure to listen to Monday’s podcast when we’ll have details on our first T-shirt giveaway contest. As a...

Presidential Vetoes: Because I Said So

On this date in 1792, George Washington used his presidential veto power for the first time. Here are a few things you may not have known about the veto. The history of the veto, which means “I forbid” in Latin,...

Trivia Minute Update: April 4, 2017

We’ll start off with a random trivia question: Which actors played the character of Jay Gatsby in the 1949, 1974, and 2013 film versions of “The Great Gatsby”? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is International Landmine...

1860: Pony Express Begins Operations

On this date in 1860, the Pony Express began operations. Here are some things you may not have known about the Old West mail service. After the discovery of gold in 1849 and the admission of California as a state...

March 31, 2017: Still Under the Weather

March 31, 2017: Still Under the Weather

March 30, 2017: Trivia Minute Update

We’ll start off with a random trivia question: What are the three sites at which U.S. space shuttles have landed? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is unofficially National Doctors' Day, Pencil Day and World Bipolar Day....

March 30, 2017: Trivia Minute Update

We’ll start off with a random trivia question: What are the three sites at which U.S. space shuttles have landed? We’ll have the answer later in the show. Today is unofficially National Doctors’ Day, Pencil Day and World Bipolar Day. It’s the birthday...

1806: America's First Highway

On this date in in 1806, the first major improved highway in the United States was authorized. Here are some things you might not know about The National Road. The National Road began in 1751 as the Braddock Road, which...

March 28, 2017: Trivia Minute Update

On this date in 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania suffered a partial core meltdown.  What is the name of the river in which Three Mile Island is located? We’ll have the answer later in the...

1977: Tenerife Airport Disaster

On this date in 1977, 583 people died in the deadliest accident in aviation history. Here are some things you may not have known about the Tenerife Airport Disaster. KLM Flight 4805 from Amsterdam, and Pan Am Flight 1736 from...

Answering This Week's Question

I am a bit under the weather today, so there won’t be a show today, but I wanted to make sure we answered this week’s question. The question was: How much did the United State pay per acre for Alaska...

An All-New Abbreviated Thursday Show!

We’ll start off with a random trivia question: What university was founded on this date in 1868? Today is World Meteorological Day, Day of Hungarian-Polish Friendship, and Day of the Sea in Bolivia. It’s unofficially National Puppy Day, National Chip...

1894: The First Stanley Cup Playoff

On this date in 1894, the first Stanley Cup playoff game was held. Here are a few things you may not have known about the oldest trophy in North American professional team sports. The cup was commissioned as the Dominion...

A New Abbreviated Tuesday Show!

We’ll start off with a random trivia question: What is the largest city named after a U.S. President? Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, International Color Day, International Day of Forests, World Down Syndrome Day, World...

Iditarod: Racing Across Alaska

On this date in 1985, Libby Riddles became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail sled dog race. Here are some things you might not have known about the annual tradition. The Iditarod is run in honor of the...

St. Patrick's Day: Common Misconceptions

Today is St. Patrick's Day. Here are some things you should know. While a four-leaf clover may be lucky, it’s not a shamrock. Shamrocks have three leaves and are more common than their quad-leaved brethren. It’s said that St. Patrick...

March 16, 2017: An Abbreviated Thursday Show

Today is Day of the Book Smugglers in Lithuania, and Latvian Legion Day. It’s unofficially National artichoke heart day, national orange and lemon day, freedom of information day, and black press day. It’s the birthday of former US President James...

1820: Maine, America's Vacationland

On this date in 1820, Maine was admitted to the Union. Here are some things you may not have known about the 23rd state. The first inhabitants of what would become Maine was a loose confederacy of Algonquin-speaking people, called...

March 14, 2017: A Tuesday Short Show

For the foreseeable future, we’ll be scaling back our episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  We’ll still bring you all the features that usually run in the second half of the show. Today is Pi Day, in celebration of the mathematical...

1930: Pluto Discovered, Controversy Ensues

On this date in 1930, the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered. Here are some things you may not have known about what was once considered the ninth planet in the solar system. Although it wasn’t discovered until 1930, astronomers had...

1926: Book of the Month Club Starts Delivering

On this date in 1926, the first Book of the Month Club selection was published. Here are some things you might not have known about it. The Book of the Month Club was founded by Harry Scherman in New York....

An Abbreviated Thursday Show

Today is Teachers’ Day in Lebanon. It’s unofficially False Teeth Day, Barbie Day, and National Meatball Day. It’s the birthday of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, who was born in 1934; actor Raul Julia, who was born in 1940; and actress Juliette...

An Abbreviated Wednesday Show

Today is International Women’s Day. It’s unofficially National Proofreading Day, National Peanut Cluster Day, and Registered Dietitian Day. It’s the birthday of actor and musician Mickey Dolenz, who is 72; actor Freddie Prinze Jr., who is 41; and football player Hines Ward,...

Short Show

1985: "We Are The World" Helps Fight Famine in Ethiopia

On this date in 1985, the charity song “We Are The World” was released. Here are some things you may not have known about it. More than a million people died as a result of a widespread famine in Ethiopia...

1899: The History of Aspirin

On this date in 1899, Bayer registered the name “Aspirin” as a trademark. Here are some things you might not have known about aspirin. Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid. People have been using willow and myrtle trees, both rich in...

1899: The History of Aspirin

On this date in 1899, Bayer registered the name “Aspirin” as a trademark. Here are some things you might not have known about aspirin. Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid. People have been using willow and myrtle trees, both...

Aspirin Outtakes