Journey Joe Mitchell explores the career of the Princess of Pop. From her almost-Broadway role to record-breaking mall appearances, this episode reveals surprising facts about Britney's rise to fame. Discover which future pop star was once her backup...
Join Journey Joe Mitchell for a buzzworthy exploration of game show history. From Alex Trebek's forgotten first show to Bob Barker's missing Plinko board, this episode reveals the surprising secrets behind your favorite game shows. Discover which...
ourney Joe Mitchell serves up a feast of Thanksgiving knowledge. From the true origins of TV dinners to presidential turkey pardoning mishaps, this episode dishes out surprising holiday facts. Learn which department store started the Thanksgiving...
ourney Joe Mitchell kicks into high gear with incredible stories about martial arts legend Bruce Lee. From his secret training methods to his innovative film techniques, this episode reveals surprising facts about the kung fu master. Discover how a...
Join Journey Joe Mitchell as he explores fascinating tales from the art world. From hidden details in famous paintings to scandalous auction stories, this episode uncovers the colorful history behind some of the world's most famous masterpieces. Learn...
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Question 1: Which Pulitzer Prize-winning book did JFK write while recovering from back surgery, and what well-kept secret about its authorship emerged decades later? Question 2: What specific dessert did Jackie Kennedy serve at their wedding that JFK...
Question 1: What was Voltaire's real name, and why did he choose "Voltaire" as his pen name after being imprisoned in the Bastille in 1718? Question 2: How did Voltaire become one of France's richest writers through a surprising lottery scheme, and...
Question 1: While the Zodiac's first cipher was cracked within a week by a schoolteacher and his wife, what everyday object did they use to help break the code, and which specific TV show originally inspired their decryption method? Question 2: The...
Question 1: While many child actors struggle to transition to adult roles, Jodie Foster successfully made the leap after her Oscar-nominated performance in "Taxi Driver" - what unique controversy arose when Disney tried to block her from taking that...
Question 1: Before Mickey Mouse made his synchronized-sound debut in "Steamboat Willie," Walt Disney lost the rights to his first successful character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - what specific contract clause did Universal Studios exploit to take...
Question 1: What British sitcom was "Three's Company" based on, and how many episodes of that show did ABC executives watch before deciding to adapt it, leading to three different pilot episodes being filmed with different casts? Question 2: During...
Question 1: While Monet's "Water Lilies" series is his most famous work, the artist actually spent 43 years painting these scenes from his garden - what debilitating health condition affected him during the final 30 years of painting them, and how did...
Question 1: While many assume World Kindness Day is a recent social media trend, the movement actually began in 1996 when representatives from which seven countries met in Japan to form the World Kindness Movement, and what specific global event...
Question 1: While Grace Kelly starred in three Hitchcock films during her brief Hollywood career, only one of these psychological thrillers would become her most acclaimed role - which 1954 masterpiece featured Kelly as a wealthy socialite being...
Question 1: At what precise time and date was the World War I armistice signed, leading to the famous "11th hour" saying? Question 2: What was Veterans Day originally called when first established as a federal holiday? Question 3: Which U.S. President...
Question 1: What was Röntgen doing when he accidentally discovered X-rays? Question 2: What famous first X-ray image did Röntgen take of his wife's hand? Question 3: Why were X-rays initially called "Röntgen rays" in many countries? Question 4: What...
Question 1: What two elements did Marie Curie discover and name? Question 2: What was the name of Marie's husband and research partner, who shared her first Nobel Prize? Question 3: Marie Curie was the first person to win Nobel Prizes in how many...
Question 1: Who were the three crew members of Expedition 1, the first ISS long-duration mission? Question 2: How many sunrises do astronauts on the ISS see in a 24-hour period? Question 3: What is the length of a typical ISS expedition today?...
Question 1: In what year did Election Day become standardized as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November? Question 2: Which state historically has had the highest voter turnout rate in presidential elections? Question 3: What was the...
Question 1: From what Native American tribe did Will Rogers descend, influencing much of his perspective? Question 2: What famous quote about political parties did Rogers make that's still quoted in elections today? Question 3: Besides being a...
Question 1: What is the name of the traditional altar created to honor deceased loved ones during Day of the Dead? Question 2: What type of bread is traditionally baked for Day of the Dead celebrations? Question 3: What is the name of the famous...
Question 1: In Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, what flower is traditionally used to guide spirits home? Question 2: What ancient Celtic harvest festival is considered the precursor to modern Halloween? Question 3: In Victorian times, what...
Question 1: What was Houdini's real name before he chose his famous stage name? Question 2: What unexpected incident led to Houdini's death on October 31, 1926? Question 3: What famous challenge did Houdini issue to spiritualists, offering a cash...