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Navigate the lesser-known highways of human knowledge with The Off Ramp, a trivia podcast dedicated to insatiable curiosity and lifelong learning. Each breezy episode delivers a half hour of fascinating facts and tantalizing trivia - byte sized information designed to stimulate your curiosity and leave you hungry for more.

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305 History First Trivia

During the Japanese occupation, why was singing Auld Lang Syne – in Korea – an act of defiance? And who was the first woman convicted of treason against the United States? Hear the Off Ramp.

304 Tall Trees Stolen Words

Today, Redwood trees grow naturally in just two countries – what are they? And what was the Columbia Highway Hi-Fi System? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.

303 Puzzle Piece Trivia

In 1667 the Dutch and British traded islands. How did that change history? And what cereal can you pick up with a magnet? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.

302 Extraordinary Trivia

Shirts aren’t “a pair of sleeves.” So why are trousers “a pair of pants?” And do horses sleep standing up or lying down? Hear The Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.

301 Fascinating Facts Trivia

What famous high-tech bridge was stress tested by 21 elephants? And who was the only U.S. President with military service in both world wars? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.

300 Alluring Trivia

What famous cosmetic brand was named after its founder’s sister? And what country has more authors per capita than any other? Hear the Off Ramp trivia podcast.

299 Absurd Trivia

Why did a Caribbean territory have igloos on its flag for 100 years? And what children’s game was once an Olympic event? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.

298 Mind Boggling Trivia

What bird is capable of killing a Lion? And what ancient technology powered America’s first railroad? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.

297 Full Stride Trivia

What’s the only country to win the Gold, Silver & Bronze Olympic Medals in Croquet? And what did the expression “Cold Feet” originally mean? Hear The Off Ramp Trivia podcast.

296 Redacted Trivia

What two women have been both the wife of a president and the mother of a president? And what World War II technology cost more than the atomic bomb? Hear the Off Ramp podcast.

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Hear little known facts about well-known people, intriguing tidbits and mind-boggling mysteries. Whether it's history, science, pop culture, or the bizarre, Bob & Marcia Smith are your knowledgeable tour guides.

So, step off the beaten path, and embark on an unforgettable journey with The Off Ramp Trivia Podcast. Subscribe today, so you never miss an episode. The Off Ramp. Because life's too short to stick to the main roads!

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