TriviaTales & Captures! #2.1
A voyage through 3 trivia’s, 2 fun facts, 1 photograph.
A newsletter recommending good examples of storytelling across:
3 Trivia
2 Fun Facts, and
1 Photograph.
Let's dive in…
Trivia’s:
1. Etymology:
This word, describes actions aimed at disruption or destruction, has its roots in labor disputes. It derives from a French verb meaning "to botch, wreck, or bungle," and originally referred to workers using wooden shoes to interrupt production. The wooden shoes themselves, known as ______(6).
Finally, the term first appeared in dictionaries such as Émile Littré's in the 1870s.
What is this word?
Happy New Year!
This marks the first edition of 2025, and I’m thrilled to celebrate one amazing year of Trivia Tales! Exactly a year ago, TriviaTales embarked on this journey, delivering over 50 editions on every Saturday.
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2. General:
Used by millions worldwide, this tactile system originated as "night writing," created by Charles Barbier for soldiers to communicate silently. Its initial version faced issues like representing sounds instead of letters, requiring multiple finger movements, and lacking numerals and punctuation. A young French inventor addressed these flaws, redesigning it into a 6-dot cell system that represents letters, numerals, and punctuation. Initially a transliteration of the French alphabet, it later evolved into a system with abbreviations and logograms.
What is being talked about?
3. Travel:
A unique international airport EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg located in Saint-Louis, in the French Alsace region, this airport was developed collaboratively in 1946. It features a Y-shaped terminal, and its name reflects the three cities it serves.
What distinction does this airport hold?
Fun Facts:
Did you know that Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper and entrepreneur, has embraced his fear of horses in a fun way at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? He made headlines by attending the Dressage Team Grand Prix Special with his longtime friend Martha Stewart, who is a passionate horse lover. To top it off, this memorable outing took place on Martha's 83rd birthday! Talk about an unforgettable celebration!
At Paris 2024, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone made history as the first woman to defend her Olympic gold in the 400m hurdles, breaking her own world record with an incredible time of 50.37 seconds—her sixth world record in the event! After the race, she was crowned in celebration by her sister-in-law, adding a royal touch to her victory. And how did this track queen celebrate her historic feat? With croissants, because even champions know the joy of simple pleasures!
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Photograph of the Day:
Thirst:
A poor man, a plastic garbage collector, quenching his thirst—his weathered face tells stories of hardship, resilience, and a life lived on the fringes. This simple act of drinking water, so ordinary for many, becomes a symbol of survival and dignity.
Yet, his thirst runs deeper—a thirst for respect in a world that overlooks him, for equality in a divided society, and for belonging in spaces that exclude the marginalized. The discarded plastic he collects, his lifeline, symbolizes how those cast aside repurpose the remnants of humanity to endure.
This photograph, first featured in my newsletter’s inaugural edition, returns as the new year begins—not just as an image, but as a reminder to reflect on the universal thirst for meaning, equity, and compassion.
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Answers:
Sabotage.
Braille system.
The only airport in the world that serves three countries simultaneously.
Happy New Year Bhumika ✨