The Coen Brothers have directed 17 films since 1984, and though they have had a couple of misteps (THE LADYKILLERS) they are rightfully considered as two of the best filmmakers of the last 25 years. If I had to choose 5 films from any one director (or directing team) to watch for an eternity, it [...]
Before getting started on today’s Daily Grind, it might help to sing aloud the most famous of They Might Be Giants’ songs. And speaking of Giants, they also play central to one Jonathon Swift question. That’s as good a head start as I can give you, though I’ll also note that those from the Granite [...]
This afternoon’s quiz is on movie quotes, that wonderful shorthand between lovers of film. You know, the one-liners ones you throw back and forth at each other over drinks. The ones you work into conversations. The ones that have become part of the running jokes in your lives. How well do you know your movie [...]
If you’re a Dendrochronologist, you’re going to get a small leg up on the competition in today’s Daily Grind. Residents of New York City may have a small advantage, too, as there are two questions in today’s quiz that pertain to the cultural capitol of the world. Otherwise, I’m afraid, you folks are on your [...]
Here’s a short little quiz from our archives. It’s quite a bit easier than the recent quizzes we’ve featured, so enjoy! Take the Bands Formerly Known As Quiz —->
Yesterday, news of Tigers Woods divorce to Elin Nordegren spread around the Internet, marking an expected end to a tumultuous period in Tiger Woods’ marriage following revelations about his infidelity. Presumably, details to the divorce were worked out by the spouse’s respective partners after much negotiation. It’s not always been as easy, or as hard, [...]
It is my humble and probably wrongheaded opinion that one’s knowledge of trivia probably hits its peak between high school and college, or around the age of 18. Facts and dates and figures begin to fade in one’s memory. Today’s Daily Grind, for those of you who have theoretically peaked, will test that theory. It’s [...]
There’s only been one U.S. Congressman in the history of our country that’s been assassinated in the line of duty: California Congressman Leo Ryan, murdered in Guyana on November 18, 1973 by members of the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known as followers of Jim Jones. And though Leo Ryan was the most notable person [...]
Today’s 25-question Daily Grind Quiz will kick your butt on topics that include mostly World History and chemistry. It’s a tough quiz, even for history scholars. I’m calling it: If you can score more than 15 out of 25 on today’s quiz, consider yourself a true trivia buff. If you score less than ten, welcome [...]
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