Posts tagged with History

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 was the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 10, 2025

While international films occasionally grabbed nominations, one barrier remained unbroken. Which groundbreaking movie finally became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture?

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?

Who invented the printing press?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 1, 2025

Back in the 1400s, making books was about as efficient as copying your friend's homework with your eyes closed. When the printing press showed up, it completely transformed how humans shared ideas. But who came up with it?

What cause was the focus of Live Aid's fundraising efforts?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 31, 2025

The summer of 1985 saw the biggest concert event ever attempted, with simultaneous shows in London and Philadelphia drawing astronomical viewership. What humanitarian crisis inspired Live Aid's massive fundraising effort?

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 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?

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 22, 2025

By the late 1970s, British politics needed fresh perspectives and new solutions to old problems. Which woman would become the first to lead from 10 Downing Street?

What year was MLK Jr. awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 20, 2025

At just 35 years old, Martin Luther King Jr. became the face of the American Civil Rights Movement. When did MLK Jr. receive his Nobel Peace Prize?

Which of these shows wasn't an "All in the Family" spin-off?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 16, 2025

"All in the Family" spawned an entire universe of TV shows in the 1970s. Can you spot which show never actually spun off from the Bunker household?

What year was Ice Hockey's "Miracle on Ice" game?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 10, 2025

As the buzzer rang, Al Michaels yelled, "Do you believe in miracles?" What year was the legendary ice hockey game between Americans and Russians, known as the "Miracle on Ice"?

What do you call a person who loves crossword puzzles?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 9, 2025

While Scrabble players call themselves "word warriors" and chess masters are "grandmasters," crossword puzzle enthusiasts have their own fancy title. What's the official name for these devoted solvers?

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?