Nerdy Trivia: August 18, 2025

Couples have been pairing off since the beginning of time, from Antony and Cleopatra to Gomez and Morticia. Some duos make history, others make dinner plans, but the magic is the same. True compatibility might just be finding someone whose craziness complements your own perfectly.

Don Cornelius had a vision back in 1970 that would eventually turn into the nationally syndicated, record-breaking show "Soul Train." It started with Cornelius' dream to create a version of "American Bandstand" where Black youth could see their favorite bands represented on TV. Armed with just $400, what city was the first to see Cornelius bring "Soul Train" to life?

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46 years ago today, "Carol Burnett & Company" premiered on ABC! Only a year after ending "The Carol Burnett Show" on CBS, Carol Burnett was itching to get back on TV, and when her husband (and manager) Joe Hamilton suggested a short four-week series, she was immediately hooked on the idea.

Oreo cookies have unleashed a tsunami of wild flavors over the years, from Swedish Fish to Wasabi to something called "Lady Gaga." But long before they got experimental with their cream filling, Nabisco played it relatively safe with their first venture beyond the classic chocolate sandwich. What was the original Oreo variation?

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