There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge. (Bertrand Russell)
An Apple a Day
The first question is relevant to today’s date, October 23rd. The others follow a theme related to the first.
Various iPod models. From left to right: iPod 5th generation in a case, iPod 4th generation, iPod Mini, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle. Image Wikipedia
One
Is it true or false that Apple launched the iPod in 2006?
Two
Who is considered the ‘father of the computer’?
Three
What does ‘HTTP’ stand for in a web address?
Four
Who is often regarded as the world’s first computer programmer?
Five
Which manufacturer first offered a production car with a built-in satellite navigation system for public sale, and in what year was it available for purchase?
As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote:
“There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.”
Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.
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