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Is Washington, D.C. a State?
Washington, D.C. Explained Is Washington, D.C. a state? The short answer is no. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is better described as a city, and a unique one at that. […]
Month: May 2018
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What is Occam’s Razor? A Short Explanation
Occam’s Razor is a principle that can be attributed to 14th-century logician William of Ockham. The principle, translated from Latin, states that “entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily.” For the sake of authenticity, here it […]
Badge News
New Badges: FIFA World Badge, 30 Seconds to Sporcle, and Nothing but Net
If the Leap Year badge is your Sporcle nemesis, we have bad news. FIFA World Badge: Do the English love tea because they admire how long it gets to stay in the Cup? Play 50 World Cup […]
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18 Random Facts About the World Cup
Every four years, the World Cup comes around, providing football (soccer) fans with the ultimate competition for national bragging rights. Football is by far the world’s most popular sport, and this passion is evident in […]
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Understanding the DPRK | Where is North Korea Located?
North Korea. It seems to constantly be in the news, and at least in the Western world, it is rarely for anything positive. With so much negative press, it can be easy to get swept […]
Sporcle Live Spotlight
Sporcle Live Spotlight: Presidents Pub
Presidents Pub, Washington, Pennsylvania The newly renovated and drop-dead gorgeous Presidents Pub is open for lunch and dinner! After you’ve inhaled the breathtaking surroundings, waltz right on into the 3,500 square foot restaurant that has […]
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What is the English Premier League?
What is the English Premier League? In 1888, the Football League was founded in England. For over a century, this league featured the top football (soccer) teams from England and Wales. However, on February 20th, […]
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25 Unusual Place Names from Around the World
With so many cities and towns around the world, it is no real surprise that occasionally you might come across an unusual place name. We have to imagine the people responsible for some of these […]
Sporcle Live Spotlight
Sporcle Live Spotlight: Buffalo Wild Wings (Willoughby, OH)
Buffalo Wild Wings, Willoughby, Ohio Wings, Beer, Sports™. Fifteen years in the same location means something is going right, even for a franchise. The Willoughby Buffalo Wild Wings, has figured out the equation: It’s about […]
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Top Comments of the Week (05/25)
From Dad Jokes to puns and all in between, Sporclers know how to make us laugh. Here are the…
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The Group of Seven – What is the G7 Summit?
What is the G7? In the 1970s, the world wasn’t in the best shape. Oil prices were at record highs, and the global economy as a whole was in a state of crisis. As economic […]
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The Millennium Falcon Kessel Run Explained
If you’ve ever found yourself locked in any sort of in-depth conversation about Han Solo, it’s likely you’ve talked about the Kessel Run. Solo initially brings up the Kessel Run in the original Star Wars […]
Sporcle Live Spotlight
Sporcle Live Spotlight: Sharp Edge Bistro
Sharp Edge Bistro, Sewickley, Pennsylvania The Sharp Edge Bistro in Sewickley is enveloped in 25 years Sharp Edge history in Pennsylvania. The Walewski family opened the first Sharp Edge location in 1990, and they have […]
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Beyond the French Open – Who Was Roland Garros?
The French Open is a major tennis tournament held each year at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. It is the best-known and most famous clay court tennis championship in the world, and is considered […]
Badge News
New Badges: Papua New Badge, Core Curriculum, and Call Your Dad
I love it when you call me Big Papua. Papua New Badge: “Throw your hands in the air, if you’se a Sporcle player.” -The Notorious S.P.O.R.C. Get 50% or better on The Papua New Guinea Quiz, Top […]