web01.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:28:50 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Pop Culture” https://knownonsense.fireside.fm/tags/pop%20culture Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Two professional quizmasters ask each other and guests their favorite questions of the week, while providing additional information and commentary. Learn interesting bits of trivia knowledge, discover what goes into crafting a good trivia question or team name, laugh at the hosts many moments of ignorance and pure stupidity and more on the Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast! Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast is hosted by two independent quizmasters from Southwest Florida, Lee Breshnyda (Know Nonsense Trivia) and Marc Davis (Nice Guys Pizza Trivia). en-us episodic Two professional quizmasters ask their favorite questions of the week! Know Nonsense Trivia Two professional quizmasters ask each other and guests their favorite questions of the week, while providing additional information and commentary. Learn interesting bits of trivia knowledge, discover what goes into crafting a good trivia question or team name, laugh at the hosts many moments of ignorance and pure stupidity and more on the Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast! Know Nonsense Trivia Podcast is hosted by two independent quizmasters from Southwest Florida, Lee Breshnyda (Know Nonsense Trivia) and Marc Davis (Nice Guys Pizza Trivia). yes trivia, pub quiz, quizmasters, behind the scense, questions, fun facts, facts, educational, entertainment, comedy Know Nonsense Trivia knownonsensetrivia@gmail.com Episode 251: Turn Into A Dragon http://knownonsense.fireside.fm/251 30de618e-9c1b-43e7-97ab-fe7707075339 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Know Nonsense Trivia full 1 Know Nonsense Trivia Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Movies, Music, Sports, Technology, Pop Culture, Fashion, Medical and more! 1:12:45 yes Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Movies, Music, Sports, Technology, Pop Culture, Fashion, Medical and more! Round One 90’s NEWS - Under the 1966 Vandalism Act, 18-year old Michael Fay was caned due to car vandalization in what country? 20th CENTURY MUSIC - Which instrument was American bandleader Glenn Miller famous for playing? MOVIES - “Man eaten by alligators” is the action given by a director to an actor as well as the description on the canister of a reel of audio tape discovered in 2023 that contains which famous movie sound effect that has appeared in hundreds of films (starting with 1951’s “Distant Drums” and including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars and Toy Story, among others)? BASEBALL - How many teams are there in Major League Baseball? TECHNOLOGY - Popularized by the 1983 techno-thriller movie WarGames, what term in Information Technology is used to describe a system that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic? WORLD HISTORY - Which country's old name is Kemet, meaning "black land" (a reference to the fertile soil of its vast floodplains)? FAMOUS CHARACTERS - Canio is the name of the lead character in what classic opera about a clown who murders his wife and her lover while performing on stage? Round Two HEAVY METAL - The metal hand sign, commonly referred to as "devil horns" is widely believed to have first been popularized by which metal vocalist? MATERIALS - Which type of clay takes its name from the Italian words for 'baked earth'? SOCCER - When passed the ball, how many opponents must be between the receiving player and the goal line to avoid an offsides penalty? MOVIES - Which actor and stand up comedian was prominently featured in the 2009 documentary Good Hair? FASHION - Inspired by sports and menswear, what type of heavily textured Scottish fabric was used by designer Coco Chanel in the 1920's for her company's Chanel Suit? THE MUPPETS - What is the name of Kermit's nephew that has appeared in most productions, since The Muppet Show? Rate My Question PHYSIOLOGY - This peculiar reflex gets its portmanteau name by combining alliterative terms describing an involuntary body reaction, and its occurrence when one reaches fullness from eating. What is its name? (Or what two words make up its name?) Final Questions MEDICAL - A 'bible bump' is an old colloquial term for what medical condition, which most often occurs at the back of the wrist? SPORTS TERMS - In Supercross racing, what is the term for a section of the track consisting of a long series of small bumps? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges July 17th, 2023 - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST July 18th, 2023 - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST July 19th, 2023 - Fathoms Restaurant & Bar - 6:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer, Rick G, Cazz Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Skyler, Hayden, Edd Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul, Marit, JV, Jesse, Nathan, Steve, Tim, Michael, John Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe, Emily, Andrew H., Joe, Cara, Nathan, Joey, Brian K., Zoe, Kristy, Kinkalot, villain749 If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Movies, Music, Sports, Technology, Pop Culture, Fashion, Medical and more!

Round One

  • 90’s NEWS - Under the 1966 Vandalism Act, 18-year old Michael Fay was caned due to car vandalization in what country?
  • 20th CENTURY MUSIC - Which instrument was American bandleader Glenn Miller famous for playing?
  • MOVIES - “Man eaten by alligators” is the action given by a director to an actor as well as the description on the canister of a reel of audio tape discovered in 2023 that contains which famous movie sound effect that has appeared in hundreds of films (starting with 1951’s “Distant Drums” and including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars and Toy Story, among others)?
  • BASEBALL - How many teams are there in Major League Baseball?
  • TECHNOLOGY - Popularized by the 1983 techno-thriller movie WarGames, what term in Information Technology is used to describe a system that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic?
  • WORLD HISTORY - Which country's old name is Kemet, meaning "black land" (a reference to the fertile soil of its vast floodplains)?
  • FAMOUS CHARACTERS - Canio is the name of the lead character in what classic opera about a clown who murders his wife and her lover while performing on stage?

Round Two

  • HEAVY METAL - The metal hand sign, commonly referred to as "devil horns" is widely believed to have first been popularized by which metal vocalist?
  • MATERIALS - Which type of clay takes its name from the Italian words for 'baked earth'?
  • SOCCER - When passed the ball, how many opponents must be between the receiving player and the goal line to avoid an offsides penalty?
  • MOVIES - Which actor and stand up comedian was prominently featured in the 2009 documentary Good Hair?
  • FASHION - Inspired by sports and menswear, what type of heavily textured Scottish fabric was used by designer Coco Chanel in the 1920's for her company's Chanel Suit?
  • THE MUPPETS - What is the name of Kermit's nephew that has appeared in most productions, since The Muppet Show?

Rate My Question

  • PHYSIOLOGY - This peculiar reflex gets its portmanteau name by combining alliterative terms describing an involuntary body reaction, and its occurrence when one reaches fullness from eating. What is its name? (Or what two words make up its name?)

Final Questions

  • MEDICAL - A 'bible bump' is an old colloquial term for what medical condition, which most often occurs at the back of the wrist?
  • SPORTS TERMS - In Supercross racing, what is the term for a section of the track consisting of a long series of small bumps?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

  • July 17th, 2023 - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST
  • July 18th, 2023 - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST
  • July 19th, 2023 - Fathoms Restaurant & Bar - 6:30 pm EST

You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round.

Thank you

Thanks to our supporters on Patreon.

  • Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer, Rick G, Cazz
  • Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Skyler, Hayden, Edd
  • Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul, Marit, JV, Jesse, Nathan, Steve, Tim, Michael, John
  • Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe, Emily, Andrew H., Joe, Cara, Nathan, Joey, Brian K., Zoe, Kristy, Kinkalot, villain749

If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

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]]> Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Movies, Music, Sports, Technology, Pop Culture, Fashion, Medical and more!

Round One

  • 90’s NEWS - Under the 1966 Vandalism Act, 18-year old Michael Fay was caned due to car vandalization in what country?
  • 20th CENTURY MUSIC - Which instrument was American bandleader Glenn Miller famous for playing?
  • MOVIES - “Man eaten by alligators” is the action given by a director to an actor as well as the description on the canister of a reel of audio tape discovered in 2023 that contains which famous movie sound effect that has appeared in hundreds of films (starting with 1951’s “Distant Drums” and including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars and Toy Story, among others)?
  • BASEBALL - How many teams are there in Major League Baseball?
  • TECHNOLOGY - Popularized by the 1983 techno-thriller movie WarGames, what term in Information Technology is used to describe a system that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic?
  • WORLD HISTORY - Which country's old name is Kemet, meaning "black land" (a reference to the fertile soil of its vast floodplains)?
  • FAMOUS CHARACTERS - Canio is the name of the lead character in what classic opera about a clown who murders his wife and her lover while performing on stage?

Round Two

  • HEAVY METAL - The metal hand sign, commonly referred to as "devil horns" is widely believed to have first been popularized by which metal vocalist?
  • MATERIALS - Which type of clay takes its name from the Italian words for 'baked earth'?
  • SOCCER - When passed the ball, how many opponents must be between the receiving player and the goal line to avoid an offsides penalty?
  • MOVIES - Which actor and stand up comedian was prominently featured in the 2009 documentary Good Hair?
  • FASHION - Inspired by sports and menswear, what type of heavily textured Scottish fabric was used by designer Coco Chanel in the 1920's for her company's Chanel Suit?
  • THE MUPPETS - What is the name of Kermit's nephew that has appeared in most productions, since The Muppet Show?

Rate My Question

  • PHYSIOLOGY - This peculiar reflex gets its portmanteau name by combining alliterative terms describing an involuntary body reaction, and its occurrence when one reaches fullness from eating. What is its name? (Or what two words make up its name?)

Final Questions

  • MEDICAL - A 'bible bump' is an old colloquial term for what medical condition, which most often occurs at the back of the wrist?
  • SPORTS TERMS - In Supercross racing, what is the term for a section of the track consisting of a long series of small bumps?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

  • July 17th, 2023 - Ollie’s Pub - 6:00 pm EST
  • July 18th, 2023 - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST
  • July 19th, 2023 - Fathoms Restaurant & Bar - 6:30 pm EST

You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round.

Thank you

Thanks to our supporters on Patreon.

  • Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer, Rick G, Cazz
  • Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Skyler, Hayden, Edd
  • Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul, Marit, JV, Jesse, Nathan, Steve, Tim, Michael, John
  • Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe, Emily, Andrew H., Joe, Cara, Nathan, Joey, Brian K., Zoe, Kristy, Kinkalot, villain749

If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

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]]> Episode 242: The Backgammon Song http://knownonsense.fireside.fm/242 a2694bd8-95d3-4b79-a52f-d3c2c0ee9a78 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Know Nonsense Trivia full 1 Know Nonsense Trivia Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Pop Culture, Food, World History, Geometry, Baking Terms, F1 Racing, Aviation, Literature and more! 1:26:21 yes Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Pop Culture, Food, World History, Geometry, Baking Terms, F1 Racing, Aviation, Literature and more! Round One PIZZA - According to mobile pizza ordering app Slice, what ingredient saw the largest increase in orders by users in 2022 (up 8.9% from 2021)? GEOMETRY - How many degrees is each angle in an equilateral triangle? POP CULTURE - Which pop culture icons 1969 funeral saw over 20,000 mourners in attendance? MOVIES - Sharing a name with a first lady, what was the nickname of the Ford Mustang featured in the 1974 film Gone In Sixty Seconds? BAKING TERMS - What is the baking term for when (due to an over-mixed or over-risen dough or batter) a large air gap is produced between the crust and crumb of a baked good? FORMULA 1 - The first F1 race this season took place in what island country in Western Asia and is comprised of a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands? Round Two VOCABULARY - If something is coriaceous, it resembles or has the texture of what material? WORLD HISTORY - Supported by 172 countries, in which decade did the United Nations first propose promoting a temporary stoppage of war on a planetary scale (called a "global ceasefire")? BOARD GAMES - How many triangles are on a backgammon board? POP CULTURE - In 2007, Nicolas Cage bought a house in Rhode Island during a stop on his quest for locating what treasure? AVIATION - U.S. Aviator Lawrence Burst Sperry who passed away in 1923 has attracted suggestions of being the founder of the mile high club due to his invention of what flight aid? FARMING - Popular in both industrial and domestic settings, what is the term for the activity of rearing worms to be used in composting? Rate My Question BEER - While at University in 1954, former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, set a Guinness World Record for drinking what imperial measurement of beer in 11 seconds? Final Questions TECHNOLOGY - "The White Dot" is a technological phenomenon in televisions manufactured from 1940's-70's which displays a lingering dot on the screen for up to a minute and is caused by the discharge of what technological component? LITERATURE - What same three words are in the titles of biographical books about Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Ben Hogan, Benjamin Franklin, Condoleezza Rice and Dr. Spock? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges March 29nd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST March 30rd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST April 15th, 2023 - JAMES BOND TRIVIA - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Pop Culture, Food, World History, Geometry, Baking Terms, F1 Racing, Aviation, Literature and more!

Round One

  • PIZZA - According to mobile pizza ordering app Slice, what ingredient saw the largest increase in orders by users in 2022 (up 8.9% from 2021)?
  • GEOMETRY - How many degrees is each angle in an equilateral triangle?
  • POP CULTURE - Which pop culture icons 1969 funeral saw over 20,000 mourners in attendance?
  • MOVIES - Sharing a name with a first lady, what was the nickname of the Ford Mustang featured in the 1974 film Gone In Sixty Seconds?
  • BAKING TERMS - What is the baking term for when (due to an over-mixed or over-risen dough or batter) a large air gap is produced between the crust and crumb of a baked good?
  • FORMULA 1 - The first F1 race this season took place in what island country in Western Asia and is comprised of a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands?

Round Two

  • VOCABULARY - If something is coriaceous, it resembles or has the texture of what material?
  • WORLD HISTORY - Supported by 172 countries, in which decade did the United Nations first propose promoting a temporary stoppage of war on a planetary scale (called a "global ceasefire")?
  • BOARD GAMES - How many triangles are on a backgammon board?
  • POP CULTURE - In 2007, Nicolas Cage bought a house in Rhode Island during a stop on his quest for locating what treasure?
  • AVIATION - U.S. Aviator Lawrence Burst Sperry who passed away in 1923 has attracted suggestions of being the founder of the mile high club due to his invention of what flight aid?
  • FARMING - Popular in both industrial and domestic settings, what is the term for the activity of rearing worms to be used in composting?

Rate My Question

  • BEER - While at University in 1954, former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, set a Guinness World Record for drinking what imperial measurement of beer in 11 seconds?

Final Questions

  • TECHNOLOGY - "The White Dot" is a technological phenomenon in televisions manufactured from 1940's-70's which displays a lingering dot on the screen for up to a minute and is caused by the discharge of what technological component?
  • LITERATURE - What same three words are in the titles of biographical books about Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Ben Hogan, Benjamin Franklin, Condoleezza Rice and Dr. Spock?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

  • March 29nd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST
  • March 30rd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST
  • April 15th, 2023 - JAMES BOND TRIVIA - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST

You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round.

Thank you

Thanks to our supporters on Patreon.

  • Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer
  • Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden
  • Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul
  • Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe

If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Links:

]]> Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Pop Culture, Food, World History, Geometry, Baking Terms, F1 Racing, Aviation, Literature and more!

Round One

  • PIZZA - According to mobile pizza ordering app Slice, what ingredient saw the largest increase in orders by users in 2022 (up 8.9% from 2021)?
  • GEOMETRY - How many degrees is each angle in an equilateral triangle?
  • POP CULTURE - Which pop culture icons 1969 funeral saw over 20,000 mourners in attendance?
  • MOVIES - Sharing a name with a first lady, what was the nickname of the Ford Mustang featured in the 1974 film Gone In Sixty Seconds?
  • BAKING TERMS - What is the baking term for when (due to an over-mixed or over-risen dough or batter) a large air gap is produced between the crust and crumb of a baked good?
  • FORMULA 1 - The first F1 race this season took place in what island country in Western Asia and is comprised of a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands?

Round Two

  • VOCABULARY - If something is coriaceous, it resembles or has the texture of what material?
  • WORLD HISTORY - Supported by 172 countries, in which decade did the United Nations first propose promoting a temporary stoppage of war on a planetary scale (called a "global ceasefire")?
  • BOARD GAMES - How many triangles are on a backgammon board?
  • POP CULTURE - In 2007, Nicolas Cage bought a house in Rhode Island during a stop on his quest for locating what treasure?
  • AVIATION - U.S. Aviator Lawrence Burst Sperry who passed away in 1923 has attracted suggestions of being the founder of the mile high club due to his invention of what flight aid?
  • FARMING - Popular in both industrial and domestic settings, what is the term for the activity of rearing worms to be used in composting?

Rate My Question

  • BEER - While at University in 1954, former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, set a Guinness World Record for drinking what imperial measurement of beer in 11 seconds?

Final Questions

  • TECHNOLOGY - "The White Dot" is a technological phenomenon in televisions manufactured from 1940's-70's which displays a lingering dot on the screen for up to a minute and is caused by the discharge of what technological component?
  • LITERATURE - What same three words are in the titles of biographical books about Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Ben Hogan, Benjamin Franklin, Condoleezza Rice and Dr. Spock?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

  • March 29nd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST
  • March 30rd, 2023 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie’s Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST
  • April 15th, 2023 - JAMES BOND TRIVIA - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST

You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round.

Thank you

Thanks to our supporters on Patreon.

  • Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake, Spencer
  • Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler, Hayden
  • Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam, Spencer, Stephen, Cameron, Clay, JB, Joshua, James, Paul
  • Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Littlestoflambs, Seth, Bill, Marc P., Holgast, Nora, Joe

If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support."

Links:

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