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Has it really been about 100 years since arguably America’s first true sports icon was in his heyday?

Wednesday is officially recognized as the iconic doll’s birthday, and it appears Barbie is aging like fine wine.

Are you smarter than a middle schooler? We’re testing our knowledge of common civics!

Did you know Florida produces 25% of the world's supply of ____?

How much do you remember about what happened in 2022?

Without question, 2022 will forever go down as a memorable one in the sports world with all that was achieved by athletes and teams around the world.

Game on! With our Houston Astros making yet another appearance, we thought we would test your knowledge on just how much you know about the Championship series.

Our Houston Astros have once again made it to the post-season. But how well do you really know the ‘Stros? Test your knowledge with the ultimate trivia for tried and true fans.

Farming might not be a glamorous job for many, but simply put, we might not exist without the hardworking farm owners and laborers out there.

Monday is National Dollar Day, an occasion dedicated to celebrating the dollar bill that as of 2019 had 12.4 billion in circulation across the United States.

What better time to take a quiz on Garfield the cat than National Lasagna Day?

Memorial Day is coming, and it got us thinking: How familiar are you with the holiday?

Happy Veterans Day!

There are two types of people who watch the Kentucky Derby: Those who bet money and want to win, and spectators who just want to admire the strange names given to the horses.

When it comes to Mother’s Day, it makes sense that you might think about your own mom -- or the maternal figure in your life, whether that’s an aunt, grandma, or any special woman who has made a difference for you, personally.

We want to know how well you know your Disney royalty -- and if you know them well enough to be able to ace our quiz.

Do you have an easy-to-shop-for mom? Or is your mother a bit trickier, when it comes to buying her that perfect present? Either way, we have just the quiz for you.

Put your knowledge of World Showcase to the test with our quiz.

Although your favorite team may or may not still be dancing, the NCAA Tournament continues on, with Sweet 16 games running through the weekend.

Ready for your next vacation? You will be in a minute.

March marks Women’s History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.

St. Patrick’s Day is here! How much do you know about the holiday, beyond the green beer? Do you know anything about St. Patrick himself, or why we celebrate?

In case you've ever looked at an NCAA Tournament bracket and wondered, "Where the heck is that school located?," we have just the quiz for you.

It’s tournament time, which, for college basketball fans, is the best time of the year.

It’s March 14, a.k.a. Pi Day.

In recent years, an international team of linguists partnered with Merriam-Webster to analyze a decade’s worth of words.

The popular breakfast food had sales over $9 billion in 2020 and then $8.66 billion in 2021, according to IRI, a market research firm in Chicago.

Today marks the 186th anniversary of Texas’ independence from Mexico. Now’s as good a time as any to test your Texas trivia.

Tax season is officially here, meaning you have the next couple months to get those returns filed! This year’s IRS deadline is April 18.

It probably won’t come as new information to many, that if you’re looking to achieve a healthier lifestyle, a lot of it comes down to what you eat.

If you’ve been, you know. If you haven’t, whew, you’re missing out.

Exercise can be great once you get into a healthy routine -- especially when you’re doing some workouts you enjoy.

Is your favorite NFL team playing in the big game this weekend? Only two teams make it this far -- so even if your answer is NO, we can help you decide who to pull for.

When it comes to the human body, it goes without saying that our hearts are incredibly important.

You should, in theory, know how to spell the following words. Yet they seem to be misspelled pretty often.

We can always remember the television shows we watched as children and how sad we were when we saw those shows disappear from the lineup. If you grew up in the '90s, then you're sure to remember "The Disney Afternoon" and how it defined a generation.

You might think you know everything there is to know about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but there’s actually some cool history behind the big days.

This year marked somewhat of a return to normalcy in the sports world.

Look, SO much happened this year that it’s hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close. Are we still processing what went down in 2020? Absolutely. But 2022 is around the corner, and it’s time to reminisce about the year we just had.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff -- who is Jewish, and the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris -- led the menorah-lighting ceremony this year at the White House, to kick off the start of Hanukkah.

Have you ever sat back and wondered, “If I were a Thanksgiving food, what would I be?” ... Yeah, safe to say, probably no one has!

It’s the best time of the year -- postseason baseball time, that is.

It’s the best time of the year -- postseason baseball time, that is.

What do you know about the original "Halloween" movie?

Friday will be a day many have been waiting for.

This year marks the 65th anniversary of Play-Doh being introduced, and Thursday is National Play-Doh Day.

With students now going back to school or preparing for that very moment, there are probably lots of groans over the fact that summer is about to end -- and understandably so.

If you’ve gotten engaged recently or you know someone who has, you might be realizing right about now that bachelor and bachelorette parties are not what they used to be.

Did you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?

What are some interesting facts about flags around the globe?

Prince would have been 63 on Monday.

Father’s Day is upon us, and there are so many great men to celebrate.

With any major storm, winds and heavy rainfall have the power to create massive power outages.

Is your dad more sporty, more outdoorsy, more artistic or something else entirely?

Let’s take a little wine quiz, shall we?

How well do you know your international travel destinations? It’s time to test your knowledge.

If you’re anything like me, you are ready for a vacation.

Did somebody say “road trip?”

Whether you just started dating or you've been at it for a decade, we're here to tell you which celebrity couple you and your significant other are like.

February is now underway, and with that comes Black History Month.

Do you consider yourself a football fanatic? Think you can name the winners of the past 20 Super Bowl games? Let's find out!

Sure, you probably realize the day rolls around on Feb. 14 of each year -- but what else do you know? There’s only one way to find out.

Think you are the expert on the great state of Texas? Try your hand at this quiz for National Texas Day.

The best part about the beginning of the year? It has to be Girl Scout cookie season, of course.

National Michigan Day is Jan. 18.

Aside from sitting at a table on Thanksgiving Day and giving thanks for all that we have, there are a lot of other things associated with the holiday: turkeys, football, parades and more.

Thanksgiving is a time for all that’s delicious in the world: All the best appetizers, side dishes, a perfectly moist turkey, seasonal drinks and dessert.

There is a lot that has changed about society over the past few decades, but one thing that has stayed constant is people’s love for fast food.

Do people forget that Thanksgiving is coming?

If you’re driving in your car a lot today, don’t be surprised if you hear more Gordon Lightfoot than usual.

Courtney and Derrick go head to head versus KPRC 2′s Keith Garvin and Christine Noel! HOUSTON LIFE’S SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TRIVIA QUIZ1. YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND OR WIFEC. DEAD ANCESTORSD. BLOODY MARY4. MOVIE TRIVIA: WHAT HALLOWEEN COSTUME DOES E.T. MOVIE TRIVIA: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO SHOOT THE 1978 MOVIE “HALLOWEEN?”A.

Monday marks a significant anniversary for an iconic television program, as “Monday Night Football” will air again exactly 50 years to the day of its first broadcast. The game took place in Cleveland, where the host Browns ultimately beat the New York Jets, 31-21. To view a short video of that broadcast and game on YouTube, click or tap here. From there, “Monday Night Football” took off, becoming the signature broadcast for football fans. From country music star Hank Williams, Jr. singing his famous intro, “All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night” to some of the best moments in NFL history, “Monday Night Football” has been an institution for many.

Just how much do you really know about the month-long celebration? Test your Hispanic Heritage Month knowledge below!

The Pew Research Center unveiled a calculator that determines whether you are middle class, CNBC reported. In the U.S., about 50% of Americans are considered “middle class,” according to the Pew Research Center. The calculator, which was unveiled on Thursday, is based on how many people live in a household, your location, and how much income people earn. The Pew Research Calculator uses 2018 data to find which group people belong to, compared with other adults in a metropolitan area and overall. To find out, use the calculator below, courtesy of The Pew Research Center.

Monday marks National Moon Day, but of course, the day isn’t really about famous people, bands or items that have “moon” in their names. (Still, that didn’t stop us from creating this quiz!) National Moon Day is all about the first moon landing, which took place 51 years ago on this day and saw Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to ever step foot on the moon. But instead of coming up with a quiz about the various geological features of the moon or astronautical engineering, we thought it would be more fun to come up with a little test on people, artists or general items in entertainment and pop culture that are loosely tied to the word “moon.”Hopefully, you can achieve a score that is out of this world.

There is an iconic musician who’s celebrating a big birthday on Tuesday, and Ringo is his name-O. R-I-N-G-O is turning 8-0! R-I-N-G-O is turning 8-0! Excuse the mild spoof on the famous nursery rhyme, “Bingo,” but it’s a good way to describe a big day for a member of arguably the world’s most iconic band. Ringo Starr turns 80 on Tuesday, and what better way to celebrate his life and achievements than by trying your hand at this quiz about the former drummer for “The Beatles,” and solo artist.

The United States isn’t the only country gearing up for a birthday celebration this week.

To help prepare for the start of hurricane season, take this quiz on how to best prepare, should a hurricane draw near.

To help prepare for the start of hurricane season, take this quiz on how to best prepare, should a hurricane draw near.

Hurricane season is upon us. And really, as is the case with any major storm, winds and heavy rainfall have the power to create some pretty massive power outages. Are you, or would you, consider yourself stocked up at home, in the event of an emergency? Take the quiz below to find out. All of the checklist items are listed on ready.gov as what you’ll need in your basic disaster supplies kit, as well as some additional emergency supplies that the website recommended.

Are you the evilest of all villains or the one people are dying to know more about? Test your personality traits from the real world and we’ll peg your placement on the Dark Side. Getty Images included in this quiz.

Are you the evilest of all villains or the one people are dying to know more about? Test your personality traits from the real world and we’ll peg your placement on the Dark Side. Getty Images included in this quiz.

How much do you remember, or what have you retained, from high school?

In the midst of all the stay-at-home orders that have caused people to have too much free time, it’s a good bet that some families have blown the dust off old board games stashed away in a cabinet somewhere. For those already into board games, it’s just been more of an opportunity to play them -- and to see who can win a best-of-seven battle in Chutes and Ladders or be the best settler in Catan. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, families are turning to board games for entertainment and some fun, both rehashing old memories and perfecting skills. But how much do enthusiasts out there really know about board games? Check out the quiz below to learn some fun facts and see if you can be as good at answering these questions as you are at getting all the pieces of the pie in Trivial Pursuit, or amassing triple-word scores in Scrabble.

But as the coronavirus pandemic continues sweeping the globe, we can’t be the only ones who have found ourselves doing a few out-of-the-ordinary routines and practices. Or conducting virtual happy hours or pulling out that Amazon Kindle from four Christmases ago. We’ll look back on this time someday and it’ll be a strange, beautiful thing we shared: all this “alone, together” business. So with that said, check all the boxes that correspond with activities you’ve done recently. Did you check more boxes than you imagined, or perhaps not as many as you thought you would?

You should, in theory, know how to spell the following words. Yet they seem to be misspelled pretty often.

HOUSTON – Whether it’s your first rodeo or your 237th time, we can all agree, Houston knows how to throw one major event. Each year millions visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo hoping to see some livestock, watch a show, play some carnival games or grab a fried oreo. If you’re a superfan who cannot miss any event, then we have a quiz for you. Take our trivia quiz below to see how well you actually know the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Us the moment we step onto the Rodeo grounds

Houston – When it comes to Valentine’s Day, sometimes finding that “perfect gift” for your significant other can be a nightmare! This year, we’re making things a bit easier for you. Take the quiz below to see what you should give your S.O. this Valentine’s Day. with gifts this Valentine’s Day

First of all, thank you. Thank you to all the brave law enforcement personnel that sacrifice their lives each day to protect us, and here’s hoping you get proper recognition on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. But second of all, in honor of the day, let’s have some fun. Television and movies have depicted law enforcement for decades with classic shows and films, and in light of that, here’s a quiz to test your knowledge on some of those famous productions about cops and detectives. Try not to be too handcuffed (pun intended) by the questions.

HOUSTON – In honor of Black History Month, we created this fun and interactive quiz for you. See if you can get a perfect score.

Do you have a horse in the race for the big game this weekend? Maybe you’d make a perfect San Francisco 49ers fan. Or maybe you’ve never known what team deserves your allegiance -- and now it’ll all make sense. You’re a Kansas City Chiefs person after all! Take our (highly scientific) quiz below to find out.

HOUSTON – Think you are the biggest Bill Balleza fan? See if you can get a perfect score on this Bill Balleza quiz.

Music makes the world go round. Regardless of whether you were a fan of 2019′s most popular tunes, there’s no doubt they got some serious play on radios and devices everywhere. Take our best music of 2019 quiz to see how you were keeping track. Were you listening this year? We’d love to hear how you did in the comment section below.

How much do you know about Thanksgiving Day parades?

In recent years, an international team of linguists partnered with Merriam-Webster to analyze a decade’s worth of words.

Has your kid ever brought their homework to you and all you could do was look it at with a blank stare, wondering, "Um, what the heck is this jibberish?" Sheena Jordan, who has taught the sixth grade, filled in some gaps, because lets face it, our brains have been cluttered with some other stuff since then. Do you think you remember the basics from sixth grade? Take our quiz to find out how you compare to a sixth-grader, educationally. Did you think the quiz would be that hard?

On March 2, 1836, a group of 59 delegates packed the tiny town of Washington, about 80 miles northwest of Houston, and declared Texas a republic and independent from Mexico.

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