Alex Trebek Has Led a More Interesting Life Than All of Us

He Hosted Children's Shows, Too

Jeopardy! maybe Trebek's claim to fame, but it's not the only show he's hosted long-term. Trebek served as the moderator for the National Geographic Bee for twenty-five years until 2013. The self-proclaimed "geography lover" helped make the Bee what it is today—a nationally broadcast competition that inspires kids across the globe to learn about the world around them.

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The More You Know

  • After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
  • A quarter of all the bones in your body are in your feet.
  • The first roller coaster was invented to stop sinful behavior.
  • Earth is 4.54 billion years old.
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