Inventions

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055 Topsy Turvy Trivia

August 3, 2020

What do automobile tires and Crayola Crayons have in common? And what famous book has one sentence 3,687 words long? Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. And have fun. (Photo: Jib Jab)

054 Bits & Pieces Trivia

July 26, 2020

Why do decaf coffee pots have orange tops? And how many Kevin Costner baseball movies can you name? There are five. Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: Jib Jab)

053 Just The Facts Trivia

July 20, 2020

If you want to commit the perfect murder, why is Yellowstone National Park the place to do it? And what are the seven natural wonders of the world? Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: JibJab)

052 Luck Of The Draw Trivia

July 14, 2020

What everyday food Items were once so exotic, that during the Roman Empire, only the very rich could afford them? And name the only males in the animal kingdom who get pregnancy and give birth. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: JibJab)

048 Potpourri Trivia

June 7, 2020

What did the Catholic church invent in the 9th century, that Russian Communists were forced to use for more than 70 years? And if Americans could only eat one food — for the rest of their lives — what would it be? Enjoy a potpourri of trivia with Bob and Marcia Smith on the Off Ramp.

047 Laugh Your Masks Off Trivia

June 2, 2020

What’s the one thing most people don’t know about the Guttenberg Bible? What’s the only letter in the alphabet that doesn’t appear in a U.S. state’s name. Hear Bob & Marcia laugh their masks off with trivia during week 11 of their COVID-19 quarantine. (Photo: JibJab)

044 Stir Crazy Trivia

May 9, 2020

You’ve heard that the COVID-19 virus may have been the result of a lab accident — but what miracle drug of the 20th century WAS a lab accident? And what future prime minister once asked for a tryout from and American big-league baseball team? Listen to Stir Crazy Trivia with Bob & Marcia Smith on the Off Ramp.

043 Viral Trivia

May 4, 2020

Who was the 1st woman nominated by a major political party for U.S. President? And what’s STILL the world’s largest office building –- 80 years after it opened? Hear answers to those and other questions on another fun, shelter-in-place episode of the Off Ramp, with Bob and Marcia Smith.

042 Coronavirus Trivia

April 27, 2020

What was unusual about the last great Spanish explorer in North America? And how many brains – if any – does an Octopus have? Join Bob and Marcia Smith for their 6th week of Q&A fun with Coronavirus Trivia. On the Off Ramp.

040 Lockdown Trivia

April 13, 2020

What famous writer fought on BOTH sides of the Civil War? How much perspiration does the average person generate in 24-hours (Hint: it’s measured in pints!). Join Bob and Marcia Smith their 4th week of fun Q&A with Lockdown Trivia. On the Off Ramp.