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

Alex Trebek been a household name since 1984. The iconic TV personality has hosted Jeopardy! for nearly four decades, but there's more to him than what meets the eye. From breeding horses to chasing burglars, Alex Trebek is one of a kind, and these are the facts to prove it.

He Almost Became a Priest

When Alex Trebek was in his youth, he very nearly embarked on a different career path. Trebek, intrigued by religion, considered entering the clergy. However, he soon abandoned his ideas of priesthood after spending the summer in a Trappist Monastery.

"I took a vow not only of poverty but of silence," he told The New York Times. "And I'm not one to keep my big mouth shut. I enjoy talking."

Advertisement

Next Post

The More You Know

  • For every human on Earth, there are 1.6 million ants.
  • Glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69 percent of the world's freshwater.
  • Fleas can jump up to 100 times their body length.
  • The word "kimono" means "a thing to wear."
Next Post