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Where is Syria? A Brief Overview and History
For the past several years, Syria has been in the news due to unrest and war in the country. But there is much more to this Middle Eastern nation than discord and fighting. In fact, […]
Month: April 2018
Sporcle Events Spotlight
Sporcle Live Spotlight: Tap House 138
Tap House 138, Viroqua, Wisconsin Most people rightfully know the American Legion as a mutual-aid organization for veterans of the United States armed forces. However, no one outside of the military usually thinks of the […]
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The Quasi-War – What Was the XYZ Affair?
What Was the XYZ Affair? It is certainly one of the stranger named events in history. No, the XYZ Affair is not a romantic novel. It is not the title of a pop song. Nor […]
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A Short History of Prom: How Did This Tradition Begin?
The formal clothes. The corsages. The awkward photos. You remember prom, don’t you? This tradition has become a bit of a rite of passage for many teenagers across America. Today, most public high schools will […]
Sporcle Events Spotlight
Sporcle Live Spotlight: Lightning Will Bar & Grill
Lightning Will Bar & Grill, Portland, Oregon Three guys, a few beers, and a challenge were the values in the equation to start Lightning Will Bar & Grill. That challenge – “Let’s open a bar […]
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Top Comments of the Week (04/27)
From Dad Jokes to puns and all in between, Sporclers know how to make us laugh. Here are the…
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What Do IQ Tests Measure, Really?
The ability to measure intelligence sounds incredibly useful if you’re an educator or a scientist. But when you start to rule out the worst ideas (measuring skull circumference, for example) you realize that it’s a […]
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What Is Bitcoin and How Do You Mine for It?
Need money but hate visiting the bank? You may want Bitcoin. Unfortunately, this type of currency can be confusing and a little hard to understand when you’re new to the scene. Here’s what you need […]
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Sporcle for the Classroom
Sporcle: A Quick Overview for Teachers Meet Sporcle Sporcle is a trivia website with online quizzes that range from naming all the U.S. presidents to knowing the countries of Europe to identifying the Periodic Table […]
Sporcle Events Spotlight
Sporcle Live Spotlight: Thornapple Brewing Co.
Thornapple Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan “We simply want to enjoy our passion with those who will enjoy it with us.” That’s the motto of the first brewpub in Cascade Township, the home of serene […]