Nerdy Trivia: August 8, 2025

Most animals had to be domesticated by humans over thousands of years, but cats showed up near human settlements and decided the free food situation looked pretty per-fect. For them, looking cute while occasionally catching a mouse was a solid trade deal. Smart move, considering they now get heated homes, premium food, and dedicated staff to clean their litter boxes.

The Beatles had conquered the world in ways that would make actual emperors jealous. Their albums were breaking records, teenage girls literally fainted at the sight of them, and they sang their way across sold-out stadiums worldwide. At the height of Beatlemania, John Lennon attempted to put the band's unprecedented fame into perspective. Which historical figure did John Lennon compare The Beatles to?

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The 1986 movie "The Transformers: The Movie" (really on the nose with that name) needed someone truly intimidating to voice their planet-eating villain. The producers aimed high, landing one of cinema's most celebrated directors for his final role. Which filmmaking legend spent his last days recording lines as a mechanical space monster?

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