Nerdy Trivia: December 26, 2025

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Happy National Thank You Note Day!

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What used to take hours with handwritten notes has become a quick "omg thank you!!!" text before eating your leftover Christmas cookies. Bonus points if you add an emoji or two at the end.

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What was used to simulate the green vomit in "The Exorcist"?

One surefire way to kill Christmas cheer is lining up in the cold to watch children get possessed and projectile vomit, and that's exactly what audiences did when "The Exorcist" opened on December 26, 1973. The scene where possessed Regan spews green bile all over Father Karras became instantly iconic (and one of many reasons why moviegoers ended up leaving early). What was used to simulate the green vomit in "The Exorcist"?

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Retro Rewind: On This Day

61 years ago TODAY, Beatlemania was in full swing when "I Feel Fine" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964!

The Beatles came in hot with their SIXTH number one song of 1964. It’s tight, bright, and a little cocky in the best way. Like, why was Ringo on an exercise bike in the promo clip and video? I don't know, maybe he was training for their inevitable victory lap.

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Which item lets Mario throw fireballs?

πŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday Jared Leto!

Check out more celeb birthdays in today's birthday post!

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