10 Fun Facts About Rhode Island
Aug 21
Although small in size, Rhode Island boasts a rich historical legacy. Enthusiastic trivia aficionados like us revel in uncovering the hidden narratives of our locality. Thus, here are ten astonishing facts that might catch you by surprise about the nation’s most diminutive state. 1. Headquarters of Hasbro Rhode Island’s industrial landscape may have dwindled, save for the investments...
Politics Trivia
May 25In order to help combat terrorism around the world, the U.S. State Department has created a list of seven countries that are known to support terrorist activity. The most commonly known terrorist countries are Iran, Iraq, and Libya. What are the other four terrorist nations as identified by the U.S. State Department? The Answer: Cuba North Korea Sudan Syria Political Quotes Trivia Words have...
How Much Do You Know About Al Capone?
Apr 03
Mention Al Capone and visions of a vicious gangster likely come to mind. Trivia and facts you probably did not know about Al Capone likely contribute to the mystique and Hollywood-style fame of one of the most notorious gangsters of his time. Ira Riklis delves into some pieces of trivia about the infamous mobster. Early Life and Childhood Gangs Born to Italian immigrant parents in Brooklyn, New...
The Evolution of Popular Board Games
Feb 08Board games have been around since the beginning of civilization, with board game designs being found in ancient tombs. From this point on, board game popularity has continued to grow and evolve, though not without undergoing cycles of popularity and lack thereof. In this blog post, I’ll provide a brief overview on board game development from the early days through to more modern...
New Years Traditions Explained
Jan 04
The other day we celebrated the arrival of the new year, 2023, in the usual ways. Many people gathered in groups or for parties, some celebrated at home. Others, beyond my understanding, decided to stand for hours on end in the freezing cold in Times Square so as to witness the dropping of the crystal ball. Most of us filled glasses with Champagne (I don’t know why we choose Champagne for...