Jesse Lennox

Jesse Lennox loves writing, games, and complaining about not having time to write and play games. He's dedicated to team subs over dubs and has more action figures as an adult than he did as a kid.

What was the name of the android on the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” crew?

By Jesse Lennox | December 13, 2024

The original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise was a mix of various alien races, sure, but we didn’t get a real synthetic crewmate until “The Next Generation” in 1987. This android has become a fan favorite, but what name did he go by?

What is the best-selling arcade game of all time?

By Jesse Lennox | December 10, 2024

Arcade games might not sound like a big deal to kids today, but we were paying a quarter for maybe 60 seconds of game time, and that was if you were good. Which of these quarter-munchers racked up the most sales of all time?

How many planets did the Death Star destroy?

By Jesse Lennox | December 4, 2024

We see the Death Star in action very early on in the first “A New Hope,” but just how many planets does this doomsday weapon destroy in all of Star Wars?

What was the first video game played in space?

By Jesse Lennox | December 3, 2024

It’s wild to think that we sent people into space before video games were really a thing. What was the first video game played among the stars?

What's the most expensive comic book ever sold?

By Jesse Lennox | November 30, 2024

If we had known that those $.10 comic books back in the day would end up being worth thousands, or in this case millions, of dollars I bet our parents would’ve been a bit more willing to part with that dime. Which comic has fetched the highest price at auction?

What alias did Frodo use in “The Lord of the Rings”?

By Jesse Lennox | November 27, 2024

In "The Lord of the Rings," Gandalf's master plan for hiding Frodo from Sauron is... having him change his last name. So what alias did Gandalf pick for this questionable attempt at going incognito?

What is the name of the first satellite sent into space?

By Jesse Lennox | November 26, 2024

Flying monkeys and emerald cities might be everywhere these days, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo lighting up screens as Glinda and Elphaba. But this revolutionary retelling started with a book. When did "Wicked" first land in bookstores?

Which musician wrote the “Tarzan” soundtrack?

By Jesse Lennox | November 25, 2024

Disney was such a powerhouse in the '90s that it could call on basically any musician in the world to compose a film’s soundtrack. But who was tasked with writing the music for “Tarzan”?

How did Dutch hide from the Predator’s thermal vision in "Predator"?

By Jesse Lennox | November 21, 2024

The Predator was such a terrifying monster that not even Schwarzenegger’s Dutch could beat him with brawn. What simple trick was enough to appear invisible to the cloaked Predator?

5 Things '90s Kids Miss (And 5 We're Glad Are Gone)

By Jesse Lennox | November 4, 2024

From airport gate reunions to dial-up internet struggles, revisit the defining experiences of the 1990s. Some we miss, others we're thankful technology replaced.

The Best 90s Snacks That Ruled the Lunchroom

By Jesse Lennox | August 29, 2024

Relive the glory days of '90s lunchroom snacks! From Dunkaroos to Cosmic Brownies, discover 10 iconic treats that ruled school cafeterias and made you the envy of your peers.

How much do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid?

By Jesse Lennox | June 5, 2024

Confession time — I have never watched a Super Bowl halftime show. Now that that’s off my chest I can also say I have never watched a Super Bowl game. Yeah, I am a nerd! Instead of watching football I was, I don’t know, playing Final Fantasy or watching Neon Genesis Evangelion. Even never having experienced a Super Bowl halftime show firsthand, I have seen some pictures and heard how ludicrously extravagant they are. Hearing about all the smoke and lasers makes it sound like musicians are recre

What group was Beyoncé part of before going solo?

By Nerdy Trivia | May 6, 2024

As famous as Beyoncé is, I have to say I struggled to remember which songs she sang. My mind, being warped by the internet, just goes to that ugly picture of her she tried to get removed from the internet. Sorry, but not even Beyoncé can make the internet forget. I know I sound like a hater, but Beyoncé is just too famous to care about. Maybe if I listened to her music I would think differently, but I just don’t want to is the thing. Unless I’m in a car with just a radio or sitting around in a

What is it called when you open wine with a blade?

By Nerdy Trivia | April 30, 2024

There are some serious wine freaks out there that I’m convinced are playing a prank on everyone else. I mean, come on, you can’t seriously think you can somehow train your taste buds to determine what the weather was like the day the grapes were picked. Wine culture as a whole is way too snobby for what it is. You’re just getting drunk like the rest of us, so stop being so stuck up about it! You can have your fancy glasses and swirl it around, but don’t think that makes you better than me just

What two cities does Route 66 connect?

By Jesse Lennox | April 23, 2024

It’s a sad truth, but I think now Route 66 is only known by the younger generations thanks to the Cars movies. Personally, I’d rather them not know it exists than have it associated with a bucktoothed tow truck named Mater, but that’s just another cruel reminder that life isn’t fair. I’ve never been on Route 66, and I honestly might be a little nervous to if I could. Aside from being just a little too close to 666, my mind always conjures up images of a long stretch of highway in the desert pac