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February 19, 2026
Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Name That College Town
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TL;DR
- The Flynn effect suggests humans are getting smarter, though the exact cause is debated.
- IQ tests are regularly recalibrated, with new subjects consistently outscoring older averages.
- Potential explanations for the Flynn effect include better education, nutrition, or more stimulating environments.
- The increasing popularity of quizzing is noted alongside the IQ trend.
- Trivia questions are presented, covering topics like university cities, the Winter Olympics, and Jesse Jackson's "Rainbow Coalition."
- The University of Bologna is highlighted as the world's oldest university founded as such.
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