Fritz Holznagel is a professional writer in Somerville, Mass. and fun fact fanatic. He is the 1995 winner of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions and co-founder of the biographical database Who2.

Do you know what'll always save you from awkward silences at a work function? Or make you the shining star at any dinner party? A funny, interesting, and slightly niche fun fact. As it turns out, ...