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Jack Bagley is a native of Chicago.  Following a 27-year career teaching history, he moved into newspapers and has been happy as a clam ever since.  In addition to writing trivia, Jack is an actor, a radio journalist, author of two science fiction novels, and a weekend animal safari tour guide.  He will celebrate 50 years in broadcasting in 2026.

Jack's Latest Articles

How long did it take to shoot the 45-second shower scene in ‘Psycho’?

Now we are ensconced in spring!

Were Neanderthals really just brute cave men?

Mark your calendars!  This Friday, at 10:46 am Eastern Standard Time, spring begins!

What were the results of the last duel ever fought in Canada?

I find it amazing that, over the past few weeks, there is one very important thing I have neglected to mention in the opening lines of the column ... baseball.

Did Germany design a ‘super tank’ during World War II?

The annual renewal of the world is less than three weeks away! 

Did the man credited with inventing the game Monopoly actually invent it?

Now we’re ready to close out February!

When was the cash register invented?

So here we are again, after celebrating yet another President’s Day.

Was a popular singer’s appearance on a television series not seen by many viewers?

In this column’s home newspapers, Christmas comes one week from today.

Did two airline CEOs settle a dispute over an advertising slogan with an arm-wrestling match?

Time for that honored tradition, my annual letter to Santa Claus!

Whose is the most reproduced portrait in U.S. history?

I thought it appropriate that I remind you of something. Winter is coming.

Did one actor play two different roles in every episode of a 1960s situation comedy?

Most readers of this column will be receiving it on the day after Thanksgiving.

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