40 Compact Bits of Trivia That Our Dad Will ‘Tetris’-Style Pack Into Your Brain Like the Back of the Subaru Before A Camping Trip

When it comes to facts, we don’t pack light
40 Compact Bits of Trivia That Our Dad Will ‘Tetris’-Style Pack Into Your Brain Like the Back of the Subaru Before A Camping Trip

It’s an unwritten rule that you don’t bother Dad when he’s packing the car for a road trip. He has a system, and he’s trying to fill every square inch of space. You can stand at the ready to hand him luggage when he requests it, but don’t you dare chime in with packing possibilities. 

We just wanted to set the scene here and not-so-subtly hint that you should just hang back while Dad packs these facts into your brain. You have a ton of random facts already in there, but with a little time and concentration, he’ll make these fit, too.

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40 Compact Bits of Trivia That Our Dad Will ‘Tetris’-Style Pack Into Your Brain Like the Back of the Subaru Before A Camping Trip

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