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.
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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?
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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295 Encore Viral Trivia 043
What is STILL the world’s largest office building – 80+ years after it opened? And Who was the 1st woman nominated by a major political party for U.S. President? Hear The Off Ramp Podcast.
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293 Encore Thanksgiving Trivia 70
What does a barn in the English countryside have to do with the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving? Did anyone die in the Mayflower’s 1620 voyage? Hear this encore version of The Off Ramp.
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286 Electrifying Trivia
What percentage of lightning strikes kill people INSIDE houses? And what two words originated in the voting practices of 17th century men’s lodges?