6 Trivia Fun Facts That Might Blow Your Mind! Whoa!
Did you know that the game of Trivia was created by a man named Allan Thompson in the 1950s? Or that the first Trivia book wasn’t published until 1965? Here are 6 fun facts about Trivia that you may not have known!
1. The game of Trivia was created by a man named Allan Thompson in the 1950s. Although, we have not been able to verify this “fact”.
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2. The first Trivia book wasn’t published until 1965. And, it’s been going strong ever since. Countless shows and games have been produced since that time.
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3. The original name for the game was “Nuts and Bolts.” Thank goodness it was changed to Trivia. Much easier to remember and it rolls off the tongue a lot better.
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4. The game is believed to have originated in Canada. So, next time you come across a friendly neighborhood Canadian, thank them. After all, they helped make trivia a HUGE hit in the USA.
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5. There are an estimated 100,000 trivia questions in existence. Could have fooled us. We feel our first 100 games had more than that. But who knows. We have a sneaky suspicion that there are more than that.
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6. Save the best for last. Did you know Jack Trivia is the first and only TV-style game show for Bars & Restaurants? No one else in the world (to our searchable knowledge) is doing this.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Trivia or not, we hope you found these trivia fun facts about the game to be interesting! If you’re ever looking for a fun way to pass the time, why not give Jack Trivia a try? Who knows, you might find yourself becoming a fan! Find a trivia location near you and join Kid Corona for ultimate fun!