All About The Miss America Competition
Sep 19
The Miss America pageant draws viewers from around the country, who join the festivities to watch contestants from across the nation vie for the coveted title of Miss America. The recent changes and controversy surrounding the pageant, candidates, winners and organization leadership isn’t actually that new for the Miss America Organization. The competition still offers fans the opportunity...
What Do You Know About Stonehenge?
Aug 10
Stonehenge captivates Ira Riklis and millions of people around the world, and has done so for generations. The mystery seems to deepen every time a new theory emerges or researchers make a new discovery at Stonehenge. Recent discoveries seem captivating and yet bring up new questions and interest in the fascinating stone monuments. Where did Stonehenge come from? What do we know about it? What...
Test Your Shark Knowledge In Anticipation Of The 30th Annual Discovery Channel Shark Week
Jul 12
If you’re a sharkophile like I am, you’re probably counting down the days until Discovery Channel’s Shark Week returns for another week of shark specials. There are so many complexities to these incredible creatures, and even the biggest shark nerds can learn something new during Shark Week. 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the original Shark Week. I thought this would be a great time to...
Royal Wedding Trivia: Then & Now
May 23
Over the weekend, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took their vows and became the latest British royal couple to marry in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. This ceremony featured an intertwining of tradition and personal touches made by the royal family. If you’re interested in the royal family and the history of these traditions, there are plenty of fascinating royal wedding facts to...
Test Your Earth Day Knowledge
Apr 20
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22 each year, started as a small idea and blossomed into a global event. How much do you know about Earth Day? Learn some facts and trivia about Earth Day from Ira Riklis. Learn how to get involved in saving Planet Earth. How Did Earth Day Begin? Earth Day began as the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a first-year senator from Wisconsin. Senator Nelson suggested the...