Nerdy Trivia: October 11, 2025

The horsey piece that moves in an L-shape is my favorite because it's the only one that can jump over other pieces, which feels like cheating. Every time I play someone decent they start talking about "developing their pieces" while I'm over here just trying not to accidentally put my own king in danger.

"Saturday Night Live" launched Lorne Michaels into television legend status back in 1975, turning him into the comedy kingmaker who could make or break careers with a single sketch. But by 1980, Michaels was burned out and ready to explore new horizons, asking NBC to put the show on hiatus while he pursued other projects. How many seasons did Lorne Michaels stay away from "SNL"?

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50 years ago TODAY, live TV found its battle cry when “Saturday Night Live” premiered on NBC in 1975. Originally called "NBC's Saturday Night," we were introduced to Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and other members of the Not Ready for Prime Time Players. More names like Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Tina Fey, and Kristen Wiig would all walk in fresh-faced and leave as stars. Live from New York, it’s been shaping American comedy for half a century and just launched its 51st season! Do you remember the first host?

50 years ago, the National Maximum Speed Limit (NMSL) meant that nowhere in the United States were you legally allowed to drive faster than 55 miles per hour.

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