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Sporcle Live Spotlight: The Session Room

Updated: April 18, 2018 By Sporcle

Sporcle Live Spotlight: The Session Room

The Session Room, Ann Arbor, Michigan When you’ve only been open six months and are nipping at the heels of first place in Current Magazine’s Best of Washtenaw Awards for Best Sports Bar, something’s very right! That’s just what happened for The Session Room in Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor Alum and schoolmates from elementary school, […]

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Which States Are the Farthest North, South, East, and West?

Updated: April 17, 2018 By Sporcle

Which States Are the Farthest North, South, East, and West?

Farthest Points in the United States Do you know what state is farthest north? How about farthest south? Or east? Or west? These probably seem like easy questions. After all, finding the answers should be as simple as looking at a map, right? Wrong!

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Why is Santa Fe the Capital of New Mexico?

Updated: April 16, 2018 By Sporcle

Why is Santa Fe the Capital of New Mexico?

The Capital of New Mexico Founded in the early 1600s, Santa Fe is among the oldest cities in America. It is a city famed for its great art and music scenes, rich history, and diverse culture. Despite being only the fourth largest city in New Mexico, Santa Fe is is also the capital. Why is […]

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Sporcle Live Spotlight: Craft and Growler

Updated: April 12, 2018 By Sporcle

Sporcle Live Spotlight: Craft and Growler

Craft and Growler, Dallas, Texas Craft and Growler is a first. Not only is it the very first Growler Shop in Dallas, but it’s been voted the Best of Dallas more than once! C&G is a great place to end your day after spending time at the South Dallas Fair Park. It’s also near the […]

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Why Did the WWF Change Their Name to WWE?

Updated: April 13, 2018 By Sporcle

Why Did the WWF Change Their Name to WWE?

WWF vs. WWE If you hear the term WWF, do you think of the World Wildlife Fund (cute animals, saving the planet, etc.) or the World Wrestling Federation (Hulk Hogan, piledrivers, etc.)? This confusion and uncertainty is at the root of the wrestling group changing their name from the WWF to the WWE. But how […]

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Sporcle Live Spotlight: Round Town Brewery

Updated: April 12, 2018 By Sporcle

Sporcle Live Spotlight: Round Town Brewery

Round Town Brewery, Indianapolis, Indiana If you’re looking for a literal destination, head over to Round Town Brewery. Round Town is definitely a favorite for Indianapolis beer lovers, but it’s also the culmination of a journey – decades in the making – for brewer Jerry Sutherlin and co-owner Eric Fear. Sutherlin started as a server […]

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Where is the Bermuda Triangle?

Updated: April 11, 2018 By Sporcle

Where is the Bermuda Triangle?

It is a region shrouded in mystery. For years, the Bermuda Triangle has captured the imaginations of many, largely due to a number of unexplained disappearances of ships and planes in the region. Explanations for these vanishing vessels range from the scientific, to the paranormal. So what is the real story behind this mysterious place? […]

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Hong Kong Explained: Is Hong Kong Part of China?

Updated: April 11, 2018 By Sporcle

Hong Kong Explained: Is Hong Kong Part of China?

Hong Kong Explained Commonly listed among the most visited cities in the world, Hong Kong consists of a mountainous terrain and subtropical monsoon climate. It is an important hub in East Asia, with global connections to many of the world’s cities. However, due to its long colonial history, there remains a little uncertainty regarding Hong […]

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Sporcle Live Spotlight: Pizza (216)

Updated: April 6, 2018 By Sporcle

Sporcle Live Spotlight: Pizza (216)

Pizza (216), Cleveland, Ohio The 216. It’s more than an area code. It’s the home to  a lot: the Indians, Browns, Cavaliers, and Pizza (216)! Whether you’re celebrating a win, nursing a loss, taking in a meal after catching the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, hanging out before a show at Playhouse Square or […]

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Pub Champions Trivia League – VT Week Recap

Updated: April 10, 2018 By Sporcle

Pub Champions Trivia League – VT Week Recap

Sporcle Live Trivia…It’s free, it’s fun, and you can win prizes. You already know that. Every week, your host takes a few minutes out of every show to tell you about the BIGGER prizes you can win by joining Sporcle’s Pub Champions Trivia League – affectionately referred to as the PCTL.

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Sporcle Live Spotlight: Delicata Pizza + Gelato

Updated: April 6, 2018 By Sporcle

Sporcle Live Spotlight: Delicata Pizza + Gelato

Delicata Pizza + Gelato, St. Paul, Minnesota Nestled in the modest residential neighborhood of Como, with its trails encircling Como Lake, the lakeside pavilion with summer concerts, small amusement park, and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, is a popular gem: Delicata Pizza + Gelato.

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Sporcle Live Spotlight: Domo Ramen

Updated: April 6, 2018 By Sporcle

Sporcle Live Spotlight: Domo Ramen

Domo Ramen, Minneapolis, Minnesota Not Your Mama’s Ramen! Domo Ramen is an Asian Fusion restaurant and ramen shop that is proudly inauthentic! Domo was founded in 2015 with influences that are a mix of Midwestern and International, and features ingredients from Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam and Thailand, all of which taste amazing. One look at […]

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Why is Africa Called the Dark Continent?

Updated: April 4, 2018 By Sporcle

Why is Africa Called the Dark Continent?

Africa is home to some of the most amazing scenery and natural beauty on the planet. It is the continent where modern humans originated, and has been home to some of history’s great empires. However, despite all Africa has to offer, for centuries it has carried a reputation as a poor, backward, dangerous place, and […]

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Is Taiwan a Country?

Updated: April 4, 2018 By Sporcle

Is Taiwan a Country?

We understand that the political status of Taiwan can bring out passionate feelings for some. In this post, we’ll briefly explore the history of Taiwan, and look at some of the considerations used to determine “what is a country.” Ultimately, we’ll try to shed some insight into the question – is Taiwan a Country?

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What Are the Oldest Countries in Europe?

Updated: April 2, 2018 By Sporcle

What Are the Oldest Countries in Europe?

Covering roughly 2% of the Earth’s surface, Europe might be the second smallest of the seven continents, but it is packed full of history. From the period of classical antiquity, which saw the rise and fall of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, to the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution, Europe has a long, storied past, […]

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