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S2E9 - Trivia Flash S2E9 for Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Today, we meet the inventor of racquetball, consider several cocktails, remember a World War II strategic operation, and land on the moon. We conclude by remembering why wax is not a good binding material for feathers! IMAGINE That! Note: Those interested in learning more about Operation Torch and 1942 might wish to check out the following book: November 1942: An Intimate History of the Turning Point of World War II, by Swedish historian Peter Englund. The book explores events during that November, including Operation Torch. Drawing on diaries, journals, letters, memoirs, and records, Englund, a member of the Swedish Academy and winner of the August Prize, chronicles the lives and experiences of ordinary people around the world during this pivotal month.

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S2E6 - Trivia Flash S2E6 for Monday, March 9, 2026

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Today: A scholarly New Jerseyan hits the White House, we journey to Canada, and dive into Wikipedia’s legacy. We’ll tackle a number puzzle, remember the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and George Bush’s refusal to send it to the Senate for final ratification. We’ll groove to Janet Jackson and remember a legendary Tejano crossover star.

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S2E5 - Trivia Flash S2E5 for Friday, March 6, 2026

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A world of high-stakes history, shimmering gemstones, and global extremes.

On today’s episode, we’ll be exploring: • "Who": A look at a pivotal 19th-century leader who stepped into the presidency under tragic circumstances and faced a historic legal battle. • "What": We go deep into the chemistry of color to find out what makes a certain gemstone glow red. No blue rubies! • "Where": We’re heading to the bottom of the map to visit the world’s southernmost capital, nestled right in the windy "Roaring Forties." • "When": We remember a year of profound loss in the music world and a devastating storm that impacted the U.S. East Coast. • Alphabet Challenge: Today’s letter is E, featuring a noblewoman whose life spanned from the glitter of the French Second Empire to the post-World War I 20th century. Check out the Petie Kladstrup and Evelyne Resnick biography, The Last Empress of France, to learn more. Stay tuned to see if you can claim the title of trivia champion!

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