Trivia and Wikipedia Insights

The video explores the speaker's love for trivia and how it led to a deep engagement with Wikipedia. It highlights the joy of learning without responsibility, the community-driven nature of Wikipedia, and the importance of contributing to free knowledge. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes trivia as a tool for sparking curiosity and deeper learning.

What is the term for the three asterisks used in books to indicate a change in scene or time?

• Scene Break

• Ellipsis

• Dinkus

• Asterisk Trio

Which state has a watermelon as its state vegetable?

• Oklahoma

• California

• Texas

• Florida

What was the speaker's favorite source of knowledge during their online classes in 2020?

• Library Books

• Google Scholar

• Wikipedia

• Encyclopedia Britannica

What is required to contribute to Wikipedia?

• A degree in the field

• Approval from Wikipedia staff

• Expert status

• Ability to synthesize sources

What humorous clarification did a Wikipedia editor make regarding a photo caption?

• Changing a photo

• Adding a joke

• Correcting a typo

• Identifying a bagpiper

What was the name of the fake Aboriginal god article that lasted 10 years on Wikipedia?

• Outback Deity

• Jar'Edo Wens

• Kangaroo God

• Aussie Spirit

What percentage of Wikipedia contributors are estimated to be male?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What did the speaker find fascinating about the inner workings of Wikipedia?

• The speed of updates

• The number of articles

• The volunteer collaboration

• The strict guidelines

What did Ken Jennings compare trivia to in terms of education?

• A fishhook

• A puzzle

• A textbook

• A lecture

What historical figure's fan base led to a medical diagnosis known as 'Liszt fever'?

• Beethoven

• Mozart

• Franz Liszt

• Chopin