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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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310 Encore Just The Facts Trivia 053 Ed

If you want to commit the perfect murder, why is Yellowstone National Park the place to do it? And what are the 7 natural wonders of the world? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.

309 Encore Potpourri Trivia 048 Ed

What did the Catholic church invent in the 9th century, that Russian Communists had to use for more than 70 years? If Americans could only eat one food for the rest of their lives what would it be?

308 Bigwig Trivia

What royal medical issue triggered a 170-year-fad among aristocrats? What crustacean packs the punch of a 22-caliber bullet? And did the founding fathers wear wigs? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.

307 Unusual Trivia

What U.S. Billionaire tried to bribe two U.S. Presidents with $1 million dollars? And what U.S. state has the most ghost towns? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.

306 A Dozen Restroom Words

Why do we call toilets "rest rooms" – and a dozen other words? When does the brain reach its peak? And how did Native Americans play major roles in ending the U.S. Civil War?

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.

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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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