Nerdy Trivia: December 30, 2024

Happy National Bacon Day!

It's wild how we went from "bacon and eggs" to "bacon-wrapped, bacon-stuffed, bacon-flavored everything." I've seen it in ice cream, donuts, vodka, and honestly at this point I'm surprised my shampoo doesn't come in a maple bacon scent. Maybe some things are better left un-baconed... maybe.

Morning Trivia: What planet is Discovery One traveling to in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?

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Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" follows the spacecraft Discovery One as it embarks on a mysterious deep space mission. The crew believes they're conducting a routine planetary expedition, but their true purpose remains hidden until they approach their cosmic destination. Where exactly was this groundbreaking vessel headed?

Guess The Planet

Bonus Trivia: What was the first item sold on eBay?

When Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb from his San Jose apartment in 1995, he wanted to test if his new auction site actually worked. He listed a single item from his personal collection, unsure if anyone would even bid. What seemingly random object became the first item ever sold on what would become eBay?

Guess The Item