The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith

What music, which debuted at a 1742 charity event, remains popular to this day? And what holiday was once synonymous with riots, burglary, and street gangs? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: British Museum)

In what modern day country was St. Nicholas born? And what charming Christmas tradition was actually invented to improve efficiency? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Illustration: Thomas Nast, Wiki Commons)

What modern Christmas tradition can be traced to the workshop of a famous inventor? And what popular Christmas song was actually written as a Thanksgiving tune? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.

Cinderella’s slippers weren’t originally glass. What were they made of? And what are the top 3 best-selling toys of all time? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Tsts Sheng Wikimedia Commons)

What major university traces its origins to the Telegraph? And why is a self-employed professional called a Freelancer? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: techhistorydisplay.com)

What does a barn in the English countryside have to do with the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving? Did anyone die in the Mayflower’s 1620 voyage? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.

When was the first published reference to a video call? You’ll be surprised! And who has won more Academy Awards than anyone else? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

What do Cleopatra and the iPhone have in common? Who are the 3 most followed people on Twitter. And with the election over, where can you find the largest supply of alcohol in the universe? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp. (Photo: JibJab)

What President never voted in an election until HE ran for President? How do astronauts vote from space? And when will be the longest day on earth? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? And what very unusual thing did the Apollo 11 Astronauts do upon returning from the Moon? Answers to those and other questions on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab) https://www.theofframp.show/

Who was the most surprising person of note to recently renounce U.S. Citizenship? And 93% of this country’s population lives near one city -- name the city, and the country. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab) https://www.theofframp.show/

What great exploration mission to the New World focused on sex? And what great gift did famous French chef Alexis Soyer give to humanity? Hear the answers on Care Free Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

What famous women’s skin moisturizer was invented by a lumberjack? What’s your best course of action if chased by a crocodile? And how are people dreaming during COVID? Hear the answers on Zig-Zag trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)

Numerous U.S. Presidents have served in the military, some as high as 4-Star Generals. Which U.S. President’s highest military rank was as a Private? Who spent 40 years as the only prisoner in a 600-cell jail? Hear answers to those and other questions on Roll of the Dice Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)

How did a printer’s problem in the summer of 1902 lead to today’s air conditioning? And what and where is the most expensive hotel in the world? Hear answers to those and other questions on Winding Road Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)

What major American city’s name may have originally meant “Skunk” to Native Americans? What’s the greatest number of balls ever juggled by one person? Hear answers to those and other questions on Surprising Facts Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.

Queen Victoria is remembered for her very strict moral code. But what popular gambling game owes its first written rules to her? And what U.S. President said, “I would have made a good Pope”? Hear answers to those and other questions during Bright Eyes Trivia. On the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith

Who employs more people than anyone else in the United States? And next to the automobile, what is the most widely used vehicle on four wheels.? Answers to those and other questions in this episode of The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jib Jab)

American history question: Who told Harry S Truman, “You’re the President Now!” And in an average game of NFL football, how long is the ball actually in play? Answers to those and other questions in this episode of The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith.

What bird lays an egg that can support the weight of a 240 pound person? And what dark secret did American patriot Patrick Henry hide beneath the floor of his house? Hear answers to those and other questions in this episode of The Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith.

What do automobile tires and Crayola Crayons have in common? And what famous book has one sentence 3,687 words long? Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. And have fun. (Photo: Jib Jab)

Why do decaf coffee pots have orange tops? And how many Kevin Costner baseball movies can you name? There are five. Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: Jib Jab)

If you want to commit the perfect murder, why is Yellowstone National Park the place to do it? And what are the seven natural wonders of the world? Hear answers to those and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: JibJab)

What everyday food Items were once so exotic, that during the Roman Empire, only the very rich could afford them? And name the only males in the animal kingdom who get pregnancy and give birth. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith (Photo: JibJab)

How did an ad in the Wall Street Journal lead to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls? And what does a fatal disease and a popular summer drink have in common? Hear answers to these and other questions on the Off Ramp with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: JibJab)