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Pillows, Paperclips, and Hunger: Jerry Steffen's Holiday Quiz Will Test What You Think You Know
First up, it's Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day. Yes, that is a real holiday. The tradition traces back to the early 20th century, when people would place bed linen in or on their food pantries. Once refrigerators became a household staple, the superstitious made the swap, resting a pillow on top of the fridge to bring good luck and fortune.
It's also National Paperclip Day, marking the anniversary of the first patent, granted in 1867 to Samuel Fay. As for World Hunger Day, it's a reminder to raise awareness around food insecurity and support the organizations working to feed people around the world.
And speaking of hunger, that word became the theme of today's two-question pop quiz. Think you can get them right? Watch the video and find out.
Question 1:
In 1979, Joey Ramone of The Ramones asked Bruce Springsteen to write a song for his band. Springsteen delivered, but liked it so much he kept it for himself. The song opens with the lyrics, "Got a wife and kids in Baltimore Jack, I went out for a ride and I never went back." Which Billboard Top Five hit did that become?
A) Hungry Eyes
B) Hungry Heart
C) Hungry Like the Wolf
Question 2:
The Hunger Games is a 2012 dystopian action film about teens forced to compete in a televised fight to the death. Instead of one survivor, the film ends with two victors, Katniss, played by Jennifer Lawrence, and a second character played by Josh Hutcherson. What is the name of Hutcherson's character?
A) Cato
B) Rue
C) Peeta
Catch the full segment in the video above to see how the morning crew did, and find out if you can beat their score.
By: NBC Palm Springs
May 28, 2026
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