Jacob Rubin: Quizmaster

24/10/2024

Today's trivia question: "Grim Grinning Ghosts" is the title of the theme song to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, but the phrase "grim grinning ghost" is taken from the poem "Venus and Adonis", written by whom?

21/10/2024

IT'S HAPPENING! I'VE GOT A PUBLIC TRIVIA GIG IN THE BAY AREA! WE'RE BACK, BABY!

Wednesday, October 30th, I'll be hosting Halloween trivia at Townhouse Emeryville! And then every Wednesday after that, just regular, non-Halloween trivia! About other stuff!

Grab a costume and come eat some delicious food while you test your Halloween-specific knowledge. Prizes! Fun! Free! SEE YOU THERE!

16/10/2024

Today's trivia question: What makes a Hershey's Hug different from a Hershey's Kiss?

09/10/2024

Today's trivia question: this image is the logo for what brand?

07/10/2024

Today's trivia question: an image of the title character from the 1946 film serial The Crimson Ghost would later be used as the iconic logo for what rock band?

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29/09/2024

Today's trivia question: In 1924, the Dassler brothers founded Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory in Germany. Their relationship broke down in 1949, and they each founded their own sports apparel company. Both companies still exist today. What are these two companies?

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17/09/2024

Here's one for the comic book fans!

Today's trivia question: The concept of the main Marvel Universe existing on Earth-616 originated in a comic book starring what character?

12/09/2024

Today's trivia question: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour had its first show on March 17th, 2023, in what US state?

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22/08/2024

Today's trivia question: Besides the title of the song itself, what are the only other lyrics heard on the track Turn Down for What by DJ Snake and Lil Jon?

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03/08/2024

Today's trivia question: They have the same name, but one of them is a flower native to South Africa, and the other is a bird found in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

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08/07/2024

Today's trivia question: What was the first US state to abolish slavery?

17/06/2024

Today's trivia question: What singer-songwriter used a Game Boy Camera to take the cover photo for his 25th studio album, released in 2000?

13/06/2024

Today's trivia question: The Gasden Purchase of 1853 largely expanded what US state?

07/06/2024

Today's trivia question: In reference to the TV channel, what does C-SPAN stand for?

03/06/2024

Today's trivia question: "Vermicious Knids" are creatures mentioned in the 1971 film W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, but don't appear in the book. They do, however, appear in what other Roald Dahl book?

23/05/2024

Today's trivia question: A one-minute film by Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin is the most well-known video depiction of what phenomenon?

13/05/2024

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10/05/2024

Today's trivia question: In Scottish slang, what does "haver" mean?