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

He Made Broadcast History for This Unique Accomplishment

In 1991, Trebek became the first person to host three American game shows simultaneously. He earned the distinction after taking over for Lynn Swann on NBC's To Tell the Truth while hosting both Classic Concentration and Jeopardy!

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The More You Know

  • The first breakfast cereal had to be soaked overnight before it could be eaten.
  • The first commercial airplane flight lasted 23 minutes.
  • The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."
  • The world's most toxic mineral is cinnabar.
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