Posts tagged with 90s

What song earned Will Smith his first Grammy award?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 12, 2025

Before becoming a global superstar, Will Smith was making waves as the Fresh Prince alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff. Which of their hits made Grammy history as Smith's first win?

What do Scooby-Doo and the gang call their van?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 11, 2025

Getting news in colonial America was tricky business. No Twitter, no newspapers, just a lot of word-of-mouth and letters from England that might show up months late. When did someone finally take the risk and publish the first newspaper?

What's the name of the school in "Saved by the Bell"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 5, 2025

From 1989 to 1992, "Saved by the Bell" showed six oversized teenagers ruling their fictional campus with wild schemes and impossibly perfect hair. Can you name their iconic TV high school?

What year did NBC launch its "Must See TV" block?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 31, 2025

NBC labeled their Thursday night "Must See TV" to let fans and competitors alike know that it was at the top of the game. What year did NBC start using the phrase to describe its iconic programming block?

What does HTTP stand for in web addresses?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 27, 2025

While his colleagues focused on smashing atoms, Tim Berners-Lee spent his spare time creating HTTP, but what do those letters actually mean?

What was the name of the team that summoned Captain Planet?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 23, 2025

Captain Planet fought eco-villains alongside his young partners, do you remember what they called themselves?

What were the ancient aliens in "The Fifth Element" called?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 22, 2025

In Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi spectacle "The Fifth Element," mysterious beings left behind temples, weapons, and a warning about evil returning. What were these golden-armored space visitors called?

What state is "South Park" set in?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 15, 2025

The crude construction paper animation and fourth-grade adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman have entertained audiences since 1997. What state is the quirky town of "South Park" located?

What is the name of the sheriff in "Twin Peaks"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 13, 2025

"Twin Peaks" created a world where nothing was quite what it seemed. Who was the sheriff holding it all together?

Who won Record of the Year at the 1990 Grammy Awards?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 11, 2025

Behind the glitz and glamour of the 1990 Grammy Awards, an unprecedented controversy was brewing. Which hit song took home the coveted Record of the Year trophy that fateful night?

How much money does Dr. Evil demand in the first Austin Powers movie?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 11, 2025

In "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery," Dr. Evil returns from a 30-year deep freeze to find his criminal empire has become a legitimate business worth billions. How much does he demand from the UN?

What is the housekeeper's name in "The Brady Bunch"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 10, 2025

Everyone remembers the Brady family's trusty housekeeper serving up witty one-liners and endless plates of meatloaf. Can you recall the name of this beloved character who kept the Brady house in order?

What year was the first website launched?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 7, 2025

Before social media, before Amazon, before dancing hamsters and "Under Construction" GIFs, there was just one lonely page floating in cyberspace. When did this digital pioneer make its debut?

How many Pokémon are in the first generation?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 6, 2025

When "Pokémon Red and Blue" launched, kids everywhere dreamed of catching every single monster in the game. How many Pokémon were actually in the original games?

What was the first item sold on eBay?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 30, 2024

When Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb from his San Jose apartment in 1995, he wanted to test if his new auction site actually worked. What seemingly random object became the first item ever sold on what would become eBay?