Margaux Roberts

Margaux is a Quiz Editor at the WeeklyQuiz network. She specializes in daily trivia, U.S. news, sports, and entertainment quizzes. Margaux focuses on clear questions, accurate answers, and fast updates.

The Moon Landing Almost Failed at the Last Second

If you think the Moon landing was a smooth, textbook mission, think again. The truth is, it almost didn’t happen. Not because of some dramatic cosmic storm or rocket explosions, but due to a last-second crisis that had hearts pounding down in Houston—and probably back home too. Think about it: humanity poised to take that … Read more

Google Was Almost Called “BackRub”

Can you imagine if Google—the tech colossus we all rely on—had been named something like “BackRub”? I mean, the very thought is bizarre yet fascinating. Before Googling meant anything to us, before it morphed into the verb we can’t live without, the founders almost went with a name that sounds like a dubious massage parlor. … Read more

Coca-Cola Was Nearly a Patent Medicine

Imagine walking into a pharmacy in the late 19th century, the scent of herbs and tonics thick in the air. Bottles with curvy labels promising “miracle cures” line the shelves. Now, picture one of those bottles holding the earliest version of something we recognize today as Coca-Cola. Hard to believe, right? Before it became the … Read more

We Almost Didn’t Get GPS

Imagine waking up one morning without GPS. No “Hey Siri, where’s the nearest coffee shop?” No “Google Maps, show me the fastest route home.” Instead, you’re clutching a crumpled paper map, squinting at tiny road names, praying you’re not lost in the middle of nowhere. Sounds almost barbaric, right? But guess what — GPS, the … Read more

Teflon Was Discovered By Accident

There’s a moment in science that feels almost cinematic: when something totally unexpected happens, and instead of throwing it out as a fluke, someone leans in to see what the heck just occurred. Teflon—yes, that shiny, non-stick marvel that practically revolutionized kitchens around the globe—was born in one of those moments. Nobody set out to … Read more

Bubble Wrap Was Nearly a Wallpaper Fail

Imagine someone setting out to reinvent the walls inside your home with a brand-new type of wallpaper—one that you’d want to touch over and over, maybe even pop for fun. Sounds like a dream, right? Or maybe a nightmare? Well, bubble wrap almost took a shot at becoming wallpaper, and you’d be forgiven if you … Read more