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What NYC deli was featured in "When Harry Met Sally"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 14, 2025

That infamous "I'll have what she's having" from "When Harry Met Sally" made film history and turned a Manhattan deli into an instant tourist destination. Which historic New York City delicatessen played host to this iconic scene?

Which musician is also an astrophysicist?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 8, 2025

Somewhere between stadium tours and platinum records, one legendary guitarist found time to earn a PhD in astrophysics. Which famous musician doubles as a space scientist?

What planet is Discovery One traveling to in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 30, 2024

Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" follows the spacecraft Discovery One as it embarks on a mysterious deep space mission. Where exactly was this groundbreaking vessel headed?

What is the longest-running scripted primetime TV show?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 27, 2024

TV networks are notoriously quick to cancel shows that don't immediately find their audience. Among all scripted shows in television primetime history, which one has lasted the longest?

Who performed the theme song for the James Bond movie "A View to a Kill"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 19, 2024

Roger Moore's final outing as James Bond needed a theme song as bold as the '80s themselves. But which group brought their new wave sound to 007 and got the license to thrill?

Who was originally cast to play Molly Brown in "Titanic"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 11, 2024

Before Kathy Bates charmed audiences in "Titanic" as the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, another powerhouse performer was set to bring this larger-than-life survivor to life. Which star nearly stepped into those first-class shoes?

What was the name of Daniel's mentor in "The Karate Kid"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 10, 2024

In 1984's "The Karate Kid," a bullied teenager discovers that sometimes the best mentors come in unexpected packages. Who was the legendary teacher who turned Daniel LaRusso from prey to champion?

What were The Beatles originally going to call "Abbey Road"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 6, 2024

When the album we know as Abbey Road headed to record stores in 1969, it was nearly under a completely different name. What was the original title planned for the Beatles' final recorded masterpiece?

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?

Who voiced Mrs. Potts in "Beauty and the Beast"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 2, 2024

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" brought magic to life through unforgettable characters like Mrs. Potts. Who brought our favorite animated housekeeper to life?

What year was the book "Wicked" released?

By Nerdy Trivia | 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”?

What's the name of the Simpsons' pet dog?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 22, 2024

The Simpsons' greyhound may have finished last in every race, but he sprinted straight into TV history. So what do they call this lovable underdog who found his forever home with Springfield's favorite family?

What fake title was used to hide the filming of "Return of the Jedi"?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 18, 2024

When filming the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, LucasFilm needed a way to throw off rabid fans and keep costs from skyrocketing. What was the fake title used to disguise "Return of the Jedi"?

What kind of car do Ferris and his friends drive in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 13, 2024

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" gave audiences the perfect teenage escape fantasy in 1986. Which legendary car was so crucial to the film that it was practically another star?