29 Trivia Nuggets from Pop Culture History for Sunday, November 30, 2025
Remember libraries? Maybe you still go to yours, but I admittedly haven't been to my local library in years. I used to go constantly as a kid becuase I was a voracious reader; I mean, I still am. I just have a Kindle now. I could spend hours reading Warrior Cats or perusing EyeWitness books on Medieval history. My university library was also pretty cool; students were allowed to check out movies, film equipment, and even puzzles and board games.
But we all know what you're here to check out: some amazing pop culture history facts! Shhh! Use your inside voice while you read these fascinating nuggets out loud to yourself.
Female Artists
Libraries
Eggnog
Swordfighters in Movies
Man that scene in Pirates of the Caribbean is simply iconic! I don't care if it's unrealistic.
Quills
The Sound of Music
Pogs
The Rachel
Harry Potter
Grunge
McPizza
Chimps follow their own latest fashion trends.
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
"Dude" used to be an insult to dandies.
Source: BBC
The Shining
Source: Screen Rant
Disaster Movies
Source: looper
Rice Krispies
Mario
Sometimes less is more!
Street Fighter II
The First Web Server
Crazy there's nothing recognizable named after him.
Pac-Man in Tron
Final Fantasy
Jackie Chan
Sources: Cinemablend, Wikipedia, TV Anime Guide (via archive.org)
Extreme Dinosaurs
Source: Tell Us Now: 20 Absolutely Bonkers Kids' Cartoons That Would Never Fly Today
Children's Television Act
Quentin Tarantino
I wonder if he has the Squishmallow's Exclusive Clue board game.
Source: 15 Bonkers Collections That Only The Rich And Famous Can Afford
Pokemon Bug Collecting
What a beautiful marriage of his two interests: entomology and video games!