Posts tagged with Business

What was Nintendo's first product?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 15, 2025

Most people know Nintendo as the company behind Mario and Zelda, but they were around long before anyone jumped on a Goomba. What everyday item launched one of gaming's biggest empires?

What year was the first newspaper published in the U.S.?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 8, 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 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?

Monopoly is a rip-off of which game?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 29, 2025

The story we've heard is that Charles Darrow invented it during the Great Depression to escape financial troubles. In reality, Monopoly was actually stolen from what earlier creation?

What year did Studio 54 first open its doors?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 28, 2025

While disco was taking over America, two ambitious friends spotted an opportunity to create the ultimate party spot. When exactly did Studio 54 first welcome its glamorous guests?

What country was LEGO invented in?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 28, 2025

LEGO has grown into a global phenomenon that revolutionized playtime and spawned theme parks, movies, and video games. Where did this plastic brick empire first take shape?

What was Pixar's first feature film?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 25, 2025

While Disney and Don Bluth were duking it out with hand-drawn masterpieces, a bunch of computer nerds had a different idea. Former Lucasfilm employees and Steve Jobs created Pixar. What was their first full-length movie?

Who directed Apple's famous "1984" commercial?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 24, 2025

Apple's groundbreaking "1984" Super Bowl commercial transformed advertising forever with its cinematic vision and dystopian nightmare feel. Who directed this game-changing advertisement?

Which superhero group is called Marvel's "First Family"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 16, 2025

Marvel Comics nearly shut its doors until Stan Lee gambled everything on a group who lived publicly, squabbled constantly, and treated saving the universe like a family business. Which team earned the title of Marvel's "First Family" and helped launch the entire Marvel Universe?

What was the first nationally broadcast morning show in the U.S.?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 15, 2025

The early days of television were like the Wild West, with networks frantically experimenting to fill their air time. Which network finally cracked the code and created America's first national morning show?

Which company used the slogan "You Deserve a Break Today"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 14, 2025

"You deserve a break today" became the soundtrack to kitchen cleanup and carpool lines across America. The catchy tune made everyone crave a quick meal break, but which restaurant chain convinced America we all deserved one?

What was the original name for Starburst candy?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 6, 2025

Those little square fruit chews we know as Starburst have been around since the late 1950s. What were these fruit-flavored favorites originally called?

What is the best-selling Barbie doll?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 3, 2025

Barbie has been everything from an astronaut to a zoologist, but one particular version sparked such a craze that it sold over 10 million units worldwide. Which special edition Barbie reigns supreme as the all-time bestseller?

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?

Who co-founded Apple alongside Steve Jobs?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 23, 2024

Two tech-loving friends launched Apple in 1976. The first, was charismatic hustler Steve Jobs. But who was the technical wizard who helped launch what would become a multi-trillion-dollar company?