Nerdy Trivia: February 7, 2025

Happy National Bubble Gum Day!

That classic bubble gum snap brings back memories of trading flavors at school and timing how long we could keep the taste going. The pink stuff has been around since 1928 when Walter Diemer accidentally created the perfect bubble-worthy recipe while experimenting with different formulas. Who knew a stretchy, sticky accident would turn into one of childhood's most iconic treats, giving us decades of bubble-blowing competitions and wrapper-folding art.

Morning Trivia: Which singer is known as the "Queen of Funk"?

The 1970s funk scene exploded with iconic performers who revolutionized music with their groundbreaking sounds, fashion, and attitudes. While many artists made their mark during this golden age of funk, one powerhouse vocalist earned the ultimate crown. Who became known worldwide as the "Queen of Funk"?

Retro Trivia: Who almost played the lead role in Taxi Driver before Robert De Niro?

Well before I was old enough to watch Taxi Driver, the 1976 classic from Martin Scorsese, I would utter that famous line: "Are you talkin' to me?"

🎂 Celebrity Birthdays: February 7, 2025

• James Spader (1960)
• Garth Brooks (1962)
• Chris Rock (1965)
• Jason Gedrick (1967)
• Essence Atkins (1972)
• Ashton Kutcher (1978)
• Tina Majorino (1985)

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