Hashtag Trivia
Rubber Duckies, Radio Waves, and Ink: Tuesday's Triple Holiday Celebration
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, is packed with quirky celebrations, and NBC Palm Springs' Hashtag Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz has the rundown!
National Rubber Ducky Day — Those squeaky bath-time companions have been splashing around since rubber manufacturing took off in the 19th century. And yes, Sesame Street's Ernie helped catapult them to fame with that unforgettable tune.
Public Radio Broadcasting Day — NPR has been keeping listeners informed and entertained for decades, with flagship programs like All Things Considered becoming household staples.
National Printing Ink Day — Part of International Printing Week, this holiday honors the stuff that makes the written word possible. Fun fact: before modern ink, people used vegetables and even blood for writing and drawing. Yikes!
Pop Quiz Time!
Think you know your music and video game trivia? Test yourself with these ink-themed questions, then watch the video to see if you nailed it!
The Billboard chart-topping song "Black and White," inspired by the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, begins with the lyrics "the ink is black, the page is white." Which band hit number one with this classic?
A) Atlanta Rhythm Section
B) Little River Band
C) Three Dog Night
In the original Pac-Man arcade game, players must dodge four colorful ghosts: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. What color is Inky?
A) Cyan
B) Fuchsia
C) Lime
Watch the video above to find out if you aced the quiz!
By: NBC Palm Springs
January 13, 2026
