September 13, 2026 Trivia

The 5 dubtrivia questions from September 13, 2026, with answers and explanations.

1. Around the World

   1. Jerk chicken is Jamaica's most iconic dish — but the word 'jerk' in its name refers to something very specific. What does 'jerk' actually describe in this context?

   ✓A cooking method of poking holes in meat

   Did you know?

   Jerk refers to the technique of piercing meat with holes so a spice marinade and slow smoke can penetrate deep into it. The method was developed by Jamaica's Maroons — escaped enslaved people who lived in the mountains — as a way to preserve and flavor wild boar.

2. K12

   2. Julius Caesar is one of history's most famous figures. In which year was he famously assassinated on the steps of the Roman Senate?

   ✓44 BC

   Did you know?

   Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC — the date Romans called the Ides of March. A group of senators including Brutus and Cassius stabbed him 23 times, fearing he intended to make himself a permanent dictator.

3. Wild Card

   3. The electric eel is famous for its shocking ability — but it's technically not an eel at all. What type of fish is it most closely related to?

   ✓Catfish

   Did you know?

   Despite its name and snake-like appearance, the electric eel is actually a knifefish, most closely related to catfish and carp — not true eels. It can generate up to 860 volts of electricity, enough to stun a horse, using specialized electric organs that make up 80% of its body.

4. Tech

   4. The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster shook the world on January 28, 1986. How long after liftoff did the shuttle break apart?

   ✓About 73 seconds

   Did you know?

   Challenger broke apart approximately 73 seconds after launch due to an O-ring failure in one of its solid rocket boosters. All seven crew members were killed, and the disaster led to a 32-month suspension of the Space Shuttle program.

5. K12

   5. The days of the week have surprisingly ancient origins. Which day of the week is named after a Roman god of agriculture and a famous midwinter festival of feasting and gift-giving?

   ✓Saturday

   Did you know?

   Saturday is named after Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and time, whose festival Saturnalia — a week of feasting, gifts, and role reversals between masters and slaves — is one of the direct ancestors of modern Christmas traditions.