Episodes

  • Ron Howard

    Ron Howard
    Mar 1 2026
    Question 1: Ron Howard celebrates his birthday on March 1; born in 1954 in the small city of Duncan—located in which U.S. state that he left for California as his acting career took off?

    Question 2: After winning hearts as Opie Taylor, Ron Howard became a 1970s TV icon on Happy Days; what was the name of his wholesome, red-haired character who palled around with Potsie and often sought advice from Fonzie?

    Question 3: Which film earned Ron Howard the Academy Award for Best Director, pairing Russell Crowe’s portrayal of mathematician John Nash with Jennifer Connelly and winning Best Picture as well?

    Question 4: In 1985, Ron Howard teamed up with producer Brian Grazer to launch a production company behind films like A Beautiful Mind and TV shows such as Arrested Development; what is the name of their company?

    Question 5: Years after his Oscar win, Howard earned another Best Director nomination for a political drama based on the real-life interviews between David Frost and Richard Nixon; which 2008 film was it?


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    3 mins
  • Rare Diseases

    Rare Diseases
    Feb 28 2026
    Question 1: Rare Disease Day was designed to symbolize scarcity by landing on the calendar’s rarest date—so in leap years, on what date is it observed?

    Question 2: Which landmark U.S. law, passed in 1983, transformed rare-disease treatment development by offering incentives like seven years of market exclusivity, tax credits, and fee waivers to drug makers?

    Question 3: In 2019, the FDA approved a one-time gene therapy that delivers a working SMN1 gene to infants with a devastating neuromuscular disorder; which rare disease does this treatment target?

    Question 4: Cystic fibrosis care was revolutionized in 2019 by a three-medicine CFTR modulator that dramatically improved lung function for many patients; what is the brand name of this breakthrough combination therapy?

    Question 5: Which patient advocate founded the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and played a pivotal role in passing the Orphan Drug Act, giving a voice to families facing rare conditions?


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    4 mins
  • Elizabeth Taylor

    Elizabeth Taylor
    Feb 27 2026
    Question 1: Elizabeth Taylor became one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, but before the fame and the violet-eyed mystique, what is her full birth date—the day fans celebrate every year?

    Question 2: Elizabeth Taylor earned two Best Actress Academy Awards; for which films did she receive those Oscars during the height of her career?

    Question 3: Before she was a glamorous leading lady, which 1944 horse-racing drama about a determined girl and her champion steed catapulted Elizabeth Taylor to stardom at age 12?

    Question 4: Which 1963 historical epic, famed for its opulent costumes and Elizabeth Taylor’s commanding portrayal of an ancient queen, became the most expensive movie of its era and ignited her romance with Richard Burton?

    Question 5: Among Hollywood’s legendary leading ladies, who holds the record for the most Best Actress Oscars—a benchmark often compared with Elizabeth Taylor’s two wins?


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    3 mins
  • Johnny Cash

    Johnny Cash
    Feb 26 2026
    Question 1: Known as the Man in Black, Johnny Cash was born on which date—now celebrated by fans each year—and in which U.S. state?

    Question 2: Which notorious California prison served as the venue for Johnny Cash’s groundbreaking 1968 live album that reignited his career and underscored his outlaw image?

    Question 3: In 1971, Johnny Cash released a protest song explaining his trademark wardrobe; what is the title of that song?

    Question 4: Name the four members of The Highwaymen, the 1980s–90s country supergroup that united Johnny Cash with fellow outlaw legends.

    Question 5: What 1976 compilation album featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser became the first country record certified platinum, signaling outlaw country’s mainstream breakthrough?


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    3 mins
  • George Harrison

    George Harrison
    Feb 25 2026
    Question 1: George Harrison’s birthday is a cause for celebration among Beatles fans each year. On what date is his birthday widely recognized, despite occasional debate over birth records?

    Question 2: Among the Beatles, who released the first solo album, and what was the title of that pioneering record inspired by Indian music and film?

    Question 3: In 1971, George Harrison organized rock’s first large-scale benefit concert to aid refugees from the Bangladesh Liberation War. What was the name of the event, and where was it held?

    Question 4: On the biting Revolver opener 'Taxman,' written by George Harrison, which Beatle delivered the stinging lead guitar solo?

    Question 5: Which electronic instrument did George Harrison help introduce to the Beatles’ sound during the Abbey Road sessions, famously heard on 'Here Comes the Sun'?


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    3 mins
  • Steve Jobs

    Steve Jobs
    Feb 24 2026
    Question 1: Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955—his birthday now celebrated by tech enthusiasts worldwide. In which U.S. city was he born?

    Question 2: Apple introduced the Macintosh with a landmark Super Bowl XVIII commercial in 1984. Which acclaimed filmmaker directed the '1984' ad that evoked George Orwell’s dystopian novel?

    Question 3: After leaving Apple, Steve Jobs founded NeXT. When Apple acquired NeXT in 1996, its software became the backbone of modern macOS. What NeXT operating system laid the foundation for Mac OS X?

    Question 4: In his January 2007 Macworld keynote, Steve Jobs teased a single device by repeating 'an iPod, a phone, and an Internet communicator.' What product was he unveiling with that phrase?

    Question 5: After dropping out of Reed College, Steve Jobs sat in on a class he credited with shaping Apple’s elegant typography. Which course inspired the Macintosh’s focus on fonts and type design?


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    3 mins
  • Emily Blunt

    Emily Blunt
    Feb 23 2026
    Question 1: Emily Blunt, the British star of A Quiet Place and Edge of Tomorrow, celebrates her birthday in late winter. On what date and year was Emily Blunt born?

    Question 2: In the 2014 sci‑fi action blockbuster where a soldier relives the same day battling alien invaders, Emily Blunt plays the legendary warrior Rita Vrataski, nicknamed the “Full Metal Bitch.” What is the title of this film?

    Question 3: A Quiet Place was a breakout modern blockbuster horror film starring Emily Blunt. Which actor‑director—who also happens to be her husband—directed the movie and co‑starred as Lee Abbott?

    Question 4: Imperator Furiosa became an instant action‑hero icon in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Which actress portrayed Furiosa opposite Tom Hardy’s Max Rockatansky?

    Question 5: In 2019, which Marvel Studios film shattered records to surpass Avatar as the highest‑grossing movie worldwide (a crown Avatar later reclaimed after re‑releases)?


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    3 mins
  • George Washington

    George Washington
    Feb 22 2026
    Question 1: Due to Britain’s switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in 1752, two dates are often cited for George Washington’s birth. Under the modern calendar, on what date is his birthday observed?

    Question 2: Americans commonly call the third-Monday-in-February holiday “Presidents Day,” but that isn’t its legal name. What is the official federal name of the holiday that originated with George Washington’s birthday?

    Question 3: On the icy night of December 25–26, 1776, George Washington led his troops across the Delaware River to surprise a Hessian garrison. What battle did this daring move win the next morning, revitalizing the revolutionary cause?

    Question 4: In 1781, allied forces cornered the British at Yorktown in Virginia, largely because a French fleet sealed off the Chesapeake Bay. Which French admiral commanded that fleet, enabling Washington’s decisive victory?

    Question 5: At the close of the war, George Washington set a precedent for civilian control by returning his military authority to Congress. In which city and state did he formally resign his commission on December 23, 1783?


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    4 mins