The Journal

Ideas worth keeping

Short, thoughtful pieces on how we learn, why we remember, and what makes knowledge a pleasure rather than a chore.

History

A short history of trivia

From a Latin crossroads to pub tables and prime-time television — how idle knowledge became a beloved pastime.

General Knowledge

What makes a great quiz question

A good question is a small piece of craft. Here is what separates the ones that delight from the ones that ir…