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Definition Detective Quiz #1
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
GAMES
How the Giant Foam Finger Became a Staple of Sports Events
Those giant foam fingers you wave in the air at sporting events might seem to tower over the crowd, but they actually have a pretty humble origin story.
Tune Twist Quiz #2
In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Why Does the Olympic Host Country Win So Many Medals?
There are several reasons why a host country might see a boost in the Olympics medal count.
What Do the Hand Signals Mean in Olympic Beach Volleyball?
Beach volleyball's hand signals are a handy way for a blocker to clue their teammate into their next move.
Why Are Olympic Fencers Attached to Cables?
Fencing body cords aren't a safety measure.
How Olympic ‘Fast Pools’ Are Designed for Maximum Performance
Learn the science behind the most advanced swimming pools out there.
Tune Twist Quiz #1
We ran the lyrics of this hit song through three different languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out the name of the song or who wro
11 Female Gymnasts With Skills Named After Them
At the Olympics, some athletes will be performing tried and true moves. Others might be throwing new skills that will one day bear their names.
The 20 Countries With the Most Olympic Gold Medals
Whoever said winning isn't everything didn't have 1175 gold medals.
An Ultra-Rare Gold Nintendo Cartridge From 1990 Is Up for Auction
The game, which is the same shade as the famous 'Legend of Zelda' gold cartridge, was produced for the 1990 Nintendo World Championships.
10 Great Olympics Movies
From ice skating comedies to wrestling tragedies, Tinseltown skillfully draws upon the world’s biggest sporting spectacle.
Taco Bell's New Early Retirement Community Is Open to Everyone 21 And Over
All your favorite Taco Bell foods will be there.
What’s the Kennection? #122
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Watch an Hour of Toy Commercials From the ’90s
These commercials for '90s toys and games are quite the time machine.
15 of the Most Valuable Pokémon Cards
You may need to consider a second mortgage for some of these prized Pokémon cards—unless you already have one in a drawer somewhere.
9 of the Most Bizarre Licensed Video Games
From “Shaq Fu” to “Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!,” these weird licensed video games prove that just because something is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll make for good gameplay.
“Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe”: The Dark Theories—and Racist History—Behind the Childhood Rhyme
Different versions of “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” exist around the world, and there seem to be just as many theories about the rhyme’s potential origin—ranging from shepherds counting sheep to priests selecting sacrificial victims.
What’s the Kennection? #116
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
10,000 Questions: How ‘Trivial Pursuit’ Saved Board Games
The ’80s trivia game was turned down by board game giants. It wound up outselling Monopoly.
What’s the Kennection? #115
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
What’s the Kennection? #114
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
11 Game Names and Their Fun-Filled Origins
We have many games to while away long days, but where do words like 'poker' and 'hopscotch' come from? Here are the etymological origins of 11 popular games.
What’s the Kennection? #112
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?