Why are large-format wine bottles predominantly named after biblical figures (e.g.
this reasonably comprehensive Wikipedia page)? The answer is not easily forthcoming on either the internet (although Google
has been asked "why do wine bottles have biblical names?" before) or in my collection of food-studies books. Any ideas?
posted by scrim
on Feb 19, 2013 -
8 answers
Ten years or so ago, I played (the predecessor to)
this now defunct quiz. Basically, there was a list of questions each week. You answered as many as you could and emailed in your answers with explanations/justifications (plus an entry fee of a question for a future quiz). Is there something similar out there now?
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posted by hoyland
on Nov 24, 2012 -
2 answers
21-year-old college junior seeks career and coming out advice! Lots of details inside...
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posted by DRoll
on Nov 23, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm in charge of hosting a trivia & talent show night for a fundraiser. Need your advice and a few recommendations...
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posted by lizbunny
on Oct 31, 2012 -
4 answers
I have to host a trivia quiz for friends in a couple of weeks. What rounds should it have?
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posted by vidur
on Jul 30, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm memorizing all of the world capitals. What other flash-cardable things would be useful/impressive to memorize?
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posted by cmoj
on Apr 16, 2012 -
32 answers
So in a week I'm starting a gig writing questions for a tv quiz show! Where are your favourite online (or offline!) repositories or trivia and amazing facts?
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posted by yellowbinder
on Feb 24, 2012 -
20 answers
I need a question that prompts extended conversation. There should be no actual answer to the question. It should probably be about music.
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posted by donpardo
on Feb 7, 2012 -
22 answers
i'm looking for a music trivia game that has been out of production for at least five years...
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posted by hilaritas
on Dec 24, 2011 -
4 answers
My cups of tea teach me things. Can the carpets, or the plates, or the cushions?
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posted by Fen
on Dec 21, 2011 -
20 answers
Where's the best place online to gather simple reference lists and charts to transfer to my Kindle 2, likely as PDFs or monospaced text? Stuff like US presidents and World Series winners, with enough basic info on each line to fit the screen's width. Is there a site that specifically has stuff like this for the Kindle? Google searches for "Kindle reference "and "Kindle lists" don't really help. Thanks.
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing
on Aug 3, 2011 -
7 answers
How many more blood donations would it take in the United States per year to end blood shortages?
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posted by effugas
on Jun 23, 2011 -
8 answers
My Meetup group has grown too large for our regular trivia night. Help me brainstorm ideas for a group of 10-15 people (sometimes more, sometimes less) to play trivia, drink beer, and socialize.
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posted by aabbbiee
on May 26, 2011 -
10 answers
It's a trivia call to arms! I've been tasked (last minute) with hosting a 1-hour World of Warcraft trivia session.
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posted by Wossname
on Mar 24, 2011 -
12 answers
Please give me your favourite trivia questions that really make you think and scratch your head.
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posted by jontyjago
on Mar 14, 2011 -
44 answers
I have about a 40 minute commute by public transit everyday and I would like to find some apps for my new Android phone to help me pass the time. Specifically, I'm looking for good trivia apps.
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posted by forkisbetter
on Mar 10, 2011 -
7 answers
What are the historical dates you are always glad you remember? Are there any well-recognized, history book dates that help you pin your sense of history together more than other dates do?
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posted by circular
on Mar 3, 2011 -
33 answers
What is the best place for me to play bar trivia in Chicago tonight? I can find places through Google but I want to hear about the one that you think is the best and most fun.
posted by iknowizbirfmark
on Mar 1, 2011 -
6 answers
I am crazy good at taking tests. How can I make some side money from this skill? Nothing illegal like taking tests for other people, obviously.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 9, 2010 -
16 answers
What was the first instance of two characters on a TV show sending or receiving a text message on TV?
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posted by TsuKata
on Aug 24, 2010 -
15 answers
I write a brief column that answers a fun bit of trivia or reference type question. I've had a column come up at the last minute, and I'm stuck for ideas!
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posted by codacorolla
on Aug 5, 2010 -
33 answers
Name a movie (fictional, so no documentaries or historical retellings) that gave you some factual insight into the world.
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posted by soelo
on May 21, 2010 -
26 answers
[SF Trivia Filter]: Does anyone know anything about (or have you ever seen) the cheerleading man who can sometimes be found outside an apartment building on the NW-ish side of Market, up where it's about to turn into Portola? When I used to live up near Tower Market, I would see him once a week or so, standing on the sidewalk wearing headphones and doing cheers. I only know one other person who's ever seen him and I'm just curious what his story is (if there even is one. He may just be happy to be alive!)
posted by hapax_legomenon
on Apr 2, 2010 -
9 answers
Plateofbeaning Dark Corners the movie? Oddities, trivia and overanalysis for your amusement. Spoilers inside, I'm sure.
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posted by Iosephus
on Oct 24, 2009 -
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hi guys...this question is pretty random but hoping to get some good ideas... i'm planning on hosting a trivia night for 15-20 friends, and im trying to think of cool way to format the competition. i'd like to split up teams but i'm not sure if i should do small teams of large ones, tournament style or not, family fued type, or some other game show.... rather than doing same ole ask everyone and wait for answers i'd like to mix it up a bit. i was thinking maybe a seeding round than seperating teams into brackets like march madness. any suggestions? i appreciate it...
posted by matt755811
on Oct 15, 2009 -
8 answers
By 1989 the boombox had established a fairly stable place in the pantheon of pop culture cinema, with the releases of both
Do the Right Thing and
Say Anything. Can you remember seeing (and hearing!) the machine in earlier films? I'm especially interested to learn its earliest appearances.
posted by billtron
on Sep 26, 2009 -
16 answers
There was a player in the NBA who played in the same game for both teams, I think due to the final minutes needing to be replayed on a different date and a trade happening in the meantime. I can't think of the name of the player or teams, and my Google-fu doesn't seem up to the task. Can anybody help?
posted by chmmr
on Aug 28, 2009 -
9 answers
Awesome trivial question: How many official state languages are there in the Western Hemisphere? Give yourself a moment to think about this before you read my first guess on the inside.
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posted by math
on Jul 28, 2009 -
36 answers
Trying to remember a carbonated ginseng beverage sold between 1988 and 1994 at Whole Foods in Austin (and eventually sold at the incredibly fancy flagship HEB). I seem to recall that it came in a purple can and tasted vaguely like dirt. I haven't seen it since and it's driving me crazy that I can't remember what it was called. And no, it was not Ginseng Up.
posted by crush-onastick
on Jun 19, 2009 -
3 answers
What do you think makes a really fun trivia/quiz game? If you were hosting an at-home trivia party how would you go about it? I need resources for making this a good time for about twenty people.
posted by pipti
on May 20, 2009 -
9 answers
Star Wars Filter: Does the Emperor not foreseeing that Darth Vader would kill him mean that all Jedi have lost this force ability and that midichlorians leave the body after death and have evolved as they drifted with innumerable species by finding an athletic host who would benefit from incredible power?
posted by parmanparman
on Mar 23, 2009 -
40 answers
I've been asked to take over a small games/trivia section in our department newsletter. Asking for ideas and a copyright question inside!
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posted by amarynth
on Feb 13, 2009 -
5 answers
I am auditioning to host a quizzo (pub trivia) night at a new bar in Philly ... help me with research!
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posted by LilBucner
on Feb 6, 2009 -
10 answers
What are some websites with "name X in Y minutes" format quizzes like Sporcle and Mental Floss?
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posted by fructose
on Jan 31, 2009 -
2 answers
Syracuse Filter: Ms. Activitystory & I recently moved to the 'cuse from Brooklyn and have some questions about making our own good times here.
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posted by activitystory
on Jan 21, 2009 -
3 answers
I need help creating a complicated, buffy-themed christmas present for my girlfriend. Problem: I know very little about Buffy. I'm looking for a list (and photos, if possible) of buffy artifacts.
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posted by craven_morhead
on Sep 29, 2008 -
22 answers
In French, the singular of eye is "oiel" and the plural is "yeux." Are there any nouns in English that have completely different spellings of the singular and plural like this?
posted by Crosius
on Sep 26, 2008 -
27 answers
What are the
closest distinct languages? I found myself involved in a discussion about this the other day, when we were trying to figure out if the Spanish-Portugese separation was greater than the English-Dutch separation. Then, someone else brought up the Swedish-Norwegian pair, and we all ended up rather confused.
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posted by math
on Aug 11, 2008 -
53 answers
