Geography

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072 Hit Or Miss Trivia

December 8, 2020

Cinderella’s slippers weren’t originally glass. What were they made of? And what are the top 3 best-selling toys of all time? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Tsts Sheng Wikimedia Commons)

071 Button Trivia

December 2, 2020

What major university traces its origins to the Telegraph? And why is a self-employed professional called a Freelancer? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: techhistorydisplay.com)

066 Wild Whimsy Trivia

October 27, 2020

Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? And what very unusual thing did the Apollo 11 Astronauts do upon returning from the Moon? Answers to those and other questions on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

065 Fall Frolics Trivia

October 18, 2020

Who was the most surprising person of note to recently renounce U.S. Citizenship? And 93% of this country’s population lives near one city — name the city, and the country. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

064 Care Free Trivia

October 12, 2020

What great exploration mission to the New World focused on sex? And what great gift did famous French chef Alexis Soyer give to humanity? Hear the answers on Care Free Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

063 Zig-Zag Trivia

September 29, 2020

What famous women’s skin moisturizer was invented by a lumberjack? What’s your best course of action if chased by a crocodile? And how are people dreaming during COVID? Hear the answers on Zig-Zag trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

062 Roll Of The Dice Trivia

September 20, 2020

Numerous U.S. Presidents have served in the military, some as high as 4-Star Generals. Which U.S. President’s highest military rank was as a Private? Who spent 40 years as the only prisoner in a 600-cell jail? Hear answers to those and other questions on Roll of the Dice Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)

061 Winding Road Trivia

September 15, 2020

How did a printer’s problem in the summer of 1902 lead to today’s air conditioning? And what and where is the most expensive hotel in the world? Hear answers to those and other questions on Winding Road Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)

060 Surprising Facts Trivia

September 6, 2020

What major American city’s name may have originally meant “Skunk” to Native Americans? What’s the greatest number of balls ever juggled by one person? Hear answers to those and other questions on Surprising Facts Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.

057 Curious Minds Trivia

August 19, 2020

American history question: Who told Harry S Truman, “You’re the President Now!” And in an average game of NFL football, how long is the ball actually in play? Answers to those and other questions in this episode of The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith.