3 great castles of Bellinzona: Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro
Any Swiss town like Bellinzona that boasts three fortresses — Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro — must have a great story behind it.
Bob Taylor
Time clock and third strike rules: Myth Trivia examines 2 baseball oddities
Baseball's proliferating rules chip away at the game's character. Like rules involving a time clock and what to do if a catcher drops a third strike.
Yogi Berra gives Myth Trivia fans an ESL lesson to remember
We remember Yogi Berra as a first-class catcher and later MLB coach. But he became equally if not more famous for his colorful malapropisms.
The day Lou Gehrig’s streak finally ended: Living with ALS
May 2, 1939, New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig benched himself for the "good of the team." After 2,130 consecutive games, the streak was over.
Flight attendants: The Top Ten things that really bug them
What better way to come up with helpful air travel hints than by viewing aviation as seen by those who fly for a living: flight attendants.
As the coronavirus pandemic begins to fade, the blame game has begun
In every major catastrophe like the coronavirus pandemic, there's always a point where establishing blame takes priority over anything else.
Back to normalcy after the Great Lockdown. Will it be safe to travel again?
President Trump knows that if he ends the Great Lockdown early it may cause new waves of pandemic panic and potentially destroy the tourism industry.
Living with ALS: The similarities between ALS and coronavirus
ALS and coronavirus share quite a few similarities. Keeping a distance from others that might carry viruses, isolation and not knowing when it will end.
Coronavirus issues as tourist season draws near: The Italian viewpoint
In the Italian viewpoint, the increasing semi-hysteria over growing coronavirus issues in the media demonstrates a lack of accuracy in reporting.
Coronavirus fears: A traveler’s guide on whether or not to go to Italy
How do you decide whether to go or not to travel to Italy as coronavirus fears reach a fever pitch around the world? This travelers' guide can help.
Leap Year incoming: Myth Trivia ‘leaps’ into February 29 lore
In this week's Myth Trivia column, we offer you some examples of significant Leap Year / Leap Day factoids and events in history.
Train travel in Europe: Ten things to know before you go
In Europe, the fastest, most comfortable and convenient way to travel is by train. And high speed train travel in Europe, where available, is even better.
Top 20 Most Instagrammed National Parks: A new Myth Trivia list
In total, eleven countries are represented in our Top 20 Most Instagrammed National Parks. The US claims the most, with five of the twenty.
St Patrick’s Day is coming. So why not spend it in Ireland?
St Patrick's Day is coming soon. So let's take a look back at the life, times, facts and legends surrounding the patron saint of Ireland.
The Washington Swamp is having fun now. But November is coming
Until last week, the Washington Swamp was having fun. But House and Senate Democrats keep forgetting to remember November is coming.
Instagram fans: The Top Twenty most Instagrammed lakes in the world
When Instagram was launched in October 2010, it proved a phenomenal overnight social media success. It registered a million users in just 2 months.
Myth Trivia: Six everyday things that are not as old as you might think
Sliced bread first appeared in Chillicothe, MO and no one thought it would last. But it did. Same with Super Bowl extravaganzas and Canada's Maple Leaf
The Ten greatest inventions in history: Myth Trivia has the story
If someone asked you to name the ten greatest inventions in history, which ones would you choose? Myth Trivia gets you started on your quest.
Washington hypocrisy: Politicians sniping and grousing at the same time
Endless wrangling by politicians, signifying insincerity and nothing more. That's the unique brand of hypocrisy we routinely encounter in Washington, D.C.
January 1, 2020: Myth Trivia celebrates the first day of a new year
What better day for a full complement of trivia than the first day of the new year? Which in this case, happens to be January 1, 2020.