Nerdy Trivia: January 7, 2026

Sometimes I wonder how a cat can be entertained for hours with just a simple string, and then I remember how I react whenever someone hands me a bobblehead. They're inarguably one of the dumbest chachkies we've ever created, but I'm still endlessly entertained when I see an entire row of them just bobbling around.

I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, which is pretty embarrassing for someone who writes about six decades of pop culture. At least I can look things up. Animals don't have that luxury, but some species have developed memories that put most humans to shame. Which animal has the longest scientifically proven memory?

Take a swing at some random trivia. When you get the answer, just hit "Random Question" to keep going!

44 years ago TODAY, “Fame costs” became the scariest pep talk on TV when "Fame" premiered on NBC in 1982!

At New York City’s High School of Performing Arts, Debbie Allen’s Lydia Grant made every kid earn the spotlight, while Gene Anthony Ray’s Leroy brought raw talent and trouble in equal measure. NBC only kept it two seasons, but it came back in first-run syndication and ran six seasons total, ending with 136 episodes.

Prince Adam might have looked like your typical 1980s blond guy with questionable fashion choices, but when he raised that magical sword and transformed into He-Man, he became the most powerful man in the universe. His quest to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull on the planet Eternia put him squarely in the crosshairs of one sorcerer who spent most of his time cackling maniacally from his lair at Snake Mountain. Who is the main villain in "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe"?

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