314: Violet! You're Turning Violet, Violet!
Summary
Host Karen and guests Colin and Chris tackle trivia on 90s pop culture and Baby Boomer history, then discuss the record-breaking $3 million sale of a sealed Super Mario Bros. cartridge. The episode’s main theme is the color violet, featuring a quiz on flower-named celebrities and a deep dive into collectible Pez dispensers. The hosts also play an anagram game using the letters in "violet" and explore the science behind blacklight.
Topics discussed
Pop Quiz Hotshot: 90s Trivia and Beatles Facts
Record-Breaking $3M Super Mario Bros. Auction
Flower Names, Violet Trivia, and Celebrity Connections
History of Pez Dispensers and Rare Collectibles
Sponsors: Wyzant and IXL Learning
Purple Prose: Fill-in-the-Blank Quote Quiz
Sponsor: Quince Essentials
Blacklight Science, History, and Pop Culture Trivia
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