Argent, upon a rectangular panel tenné the inscription of various questions in letters sable. That’s how I would describe the look of today’s trivia in the old, odd language used for coats of arms; Helen Lewis’s essay on the subject is much more readable.

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The five primary colors of coats of arms are azure (blue), purpure (purple), sable (black), vert (green), and gules—which corresponds to what everyday color?

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The flag of England has a “cross gules.”

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Drew Goins is a senior editor focused on trivia and other creative projects. Before joining The Atlantic in 2025, Drew was a newsletter writer and editor for The Washington Post’s Opinions section. He is a 12-game player on the quiz show Jeopardy.

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