Hi, I’m Alex—your trivia-obsessed, fact-hoarding host of this little corner of the internet. Let me tell you how this blog came to life. Picture this: my tiny home office, walls lined with shelves buckling under the weight of old trivia books, science magazines, and a stack of half-filled notebooks. My desk is a chaotic mess—a chipped coffee mug holding an army of pens, my laptop precariously perched atop an outdated encyclopedia, and post-it notes with scribbled reminders stuck to everything in sight (including, somehow, the cat). This is where it all started.
It wasn’t supposed to be a blog. It was a lifeline. A few years ago, my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and the world I knew flipped upside down. My mom had been my anchor—sharp as a tack, quick with a joke, and always the person you’d want on your trivia team. Slowly, though, the facts she used to rattle off so effortlessly began to slip away. Conversations became harder, memories faded, and I felt like I was losing her piece by piece.
One day, almost by accident, I asked her what her favorite movie was as a kid. Her face lit up, and for a moment, it was like she was herself again. That one question turned into dozens. What was your favorite song? Who was your best friend in high school? I started writing them down, making little quizzes to jog her memory or just give her something to smile about.
And then it hit me: trivia wasn’t just about facts—it was about connection.
A Lifelong Obsession with the Weird and Wonderful
Honestly, this wasn’t a new obsession for me. When I was a kid, I had an all-consuming love for dinosaurs. Not the “I like T. Rex” kind of love—the every-dinosaur-has-a-file-folder-in-my-brain kind. I hated school tests, but I knew every dinosaur name, what they ate, and where they lived like my life depended on it. That obsession spilled over into other things—space, animals, ancient history. I’d spend hours poring over books at the library, losing myself in rabbit holes of strange, fascinating facts.
Fast forward to today, and I’m still that same person—except now, I drink way too much coffee, juggle work and caregiving, and spend my evenings typing up trivia lists at this cluttered desk, occasionally interrupted by the cat walking across my keyboard. (Her name is Cleo. She’s not helpful, but she tries.)
What This Blog Is All About
This blog is a love letter to curiosity. It’s for people who geek out over weird facts, who want to learn something new every day, or who just need a creative way to connect with someone they love. Maybe you:
- Have a parent or grandparent who’s struggling with memory loss, and you want to bring back those little moments of recognition and joy.
- Are raising a kid who asks why every 30 seconds and genuinely wants to know. (No, really, why is the sky blue?)
- Want to crush it at trivia night, win free drinks, and maybe impress someone cute while you’re at it.
- Are just like me, endlessly fascinated by ancient mysteries, unsolved questions, and the strange quirks of the world.
Whatever brought you here, I hope you find something that makes you smile, something that makes you think, and maybe even something you can share with someone else.
What Makes Us Unique
I know what you’re thinking: “Aren’t there a million sites about trivia?” Sure, but this isn’t just a trivia site. It’s personal. It’s practical. And it’s packed with tools to help you use what you learn, whether you’re looking for fun, connection, or just a little brain boost. Here’s what you’ll find:
- Downloadable Trivia Quizzes: Perfect for family game nights, road trips, or just proving to your friends that you’re the smartest one in the room.
- Memory-Boosting Worksheets: Inspired by those early days with my mom, these are simple, meaningful tools to help you or a loved one stay sharp.
- Cheat Sheets for Trivia Night: Want to dominate your local pub quiz? We’ve got quick-reference guides on topics ranging from history to pop culture.
- Fascinating Deep Dives: Ever wonder why octopuses have three hearts? Or what the weirdest law in medieval Europe was? We’ve got you covered.
- Lists You Can’t Stop Reading: Think 10 Weird Facts About Ancient Civilizations or The Strangest Things Animals Do. Once you start, you won’t stop.
Topics We Cover
Our trivia spans just about everything:
- Fun facts and random tidbits to impress anyone.
- Weird and creepy facts (because who doesn’t love a good shiver?).
- History facts they definitely didn’t teach you in school.
- Science and nature trivia that’ll blow your mind.
- Animal facts (seriously, animals are wild).
- Memory challenges and trivia quizzes for all ages.
- And plenty more surprises you didn’t know you needed.
Why Trivia Matters
Because knowledge is powerful. It’s a bridge between people, a spark of curiosity, and sometimes even a lifeline. For me, trivia became a way to connect with my mom, to bring back pieces of her that felt lost. For you, it might be something completely different—but whatever it is, I hope this blog becomes part of your story too.
So grab a cup of coffee (or tea, or juice), settle in, and let’s explore together. Whether you’re here for memory, for fun, or just because you love learning weird things, you’re in the right place. Let’s go find some answers—and probably a few more questions along the way.
(And if you spot a stray cat hair in one of the downloadable quizzes, well… Cleo says hi.)
LOVE WHAT YOU DO. DO WHAT YOU LOVE
I’ll admit it, we’re geeks. We love learning so much we made it a lifestyle. We consume information and then summarize the best stuff into short, bite-sized blog posts so you can *quickly* find the answers you need without a huge preamble or story first. But we hope you’ll browse around because – just because you know what you don’t know, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn what you haven’t begun to ask yet…
We may not know much, but we keep our enthusiasm for the thrill of discovering something new, and we hope you do as well! On this site we hope to feature:
- New discoveries in science and history (including weird historical trivia)
- Unresolved questions and complex discussions (are aliens real?)
- Quick summaries of famous people, events or facts (how much do celebrities make)
- New tech products or cool things that make life easier (“wow” factor)
- Best book reviews, best software, best test-prep or learning tools
- Brainy stuff like nootropics, dealing with ADHD or anxiety (we’ve got both)
- Job or college resources (what should you do with your life?)
- Personality and behavioral psychology (who ARE you really?)
- Science experiments or craft ideas you can do at home
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