What everyday food terrified movie director Alfred Hitchcock? And what U.S. President’s ancestor once owned the land under the Empire State Building? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (AI Image RASmith)
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234 Transparent Trivia
The original clear food wrap was actually made of wood! What’s the story? And what’s considered the #1 TV show of all time.
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217 Bizarre Trivia
What creatures did fishermen once consider a nuisance, calling them “Cockroaches of the Sea?” And in 1878, what killed more than 5,000 people in Memphis, Tennessee? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast. (Art by Abraham Storck)
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210 Spontaneous Trivia
What world famous artist was once commissioned to create a snow man? And what countries read the most books? Answers on the Off Ramp Podcast (Photo Wikimedia Commons, Digidreamgrafix)
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075 Encore – Christmas Trivia
An encore Christmas trivia show. In what modern country was St. Nicholas born? And what Christmas tradition was introduced to improve efficiency? Hear The Off Ramp podcast!
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207 Absorbing Trivia Ok
What U.S. state’s naval base was bombed by the Japanese in WWII? If you say Hawaii — you’re only half right. Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast.
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195 Extraordinary Trivia
What was the first item ever dispensed from a vending machine. And why was the very first traffic light a disaster for the police who operated it? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast.
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191 Astounding Trivia
In what democracy are you required to vote – and fined if you don’t? And what’s the most expensive single food on earth? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast (Photo Steve Rainwater, Wikimedia Commons)
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189 Delightful Trivia
Who popularized eating with chopsticks? And what animals cannot move backwards? Hear the The Off Ramp podcast. (Photo Fran Hogan Wikimedia Commons)
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076 Fresh Start Trivia
What music, which debuted at a 1742 charity event, remains wildly popular to this day? And what holiday was once synonymous with riots, burglaries and street gangs? This encore episode is from January 2021.