Whenever you get the sudden urge to test your knowledge on random subjects, but no trivia game shows are playing on TV, Sporcle.com is the perfect alternative.
Sporcle.com’s mission is to provide “mentally stimulating diversions.” When they reference the mind, they mean the entire mind. Quizzes are available on almost as many subjects as there are divisions in a university. From literature, sports and history to religion, science and movies, Sporcle has it all, including the all-important “just for fun” category.
But don’t think these are easy multiple choice and matching tests. All of them are fill in the blanks and timed, which means that your gray matter will be crackling with extra energy as it goes into overdrive to answer the questions.
There is such a variety of quizzes that you will never get bored. Try remembering the catchphrases of famous TV characters or identify a character or actor by their nose. See if you know the name of every state in the country or of every country in the world. Look at a skeleton and guess which animal it is. Name all the “Charlie’s Angels” characters or remember companies’ famous slogans. The number of ways to stretch your mind is almost endless.
With an account, you will also get emails when new quizzes are created and you can track your scores. Those with Facebook can use their Facebook account information to create a Sporcle account.
So, the next time your mind begs you for some stimulation, go on Sporcle.com. Your brain will thank you.
