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Throughout history, trivia has always been more than a game.

In ancient Greece, scholars tested each other’s wit in symposiums. In 12th-century Baghdad, thinkers debated questions in bustling libraries. Even in medieval Europe, monarchs used riddles and logic games to assess the sharpness of their advisors.

Today, a new chapter in that centuries-old tradition is being written — one that blends human curiosity with cutting-edge Web3 technology.

We’re proud to announce the launch of the MOT Solana Token on Raydium, the official utility token of the Masters of Trivia platform. Built on the Solana blockchain and backed by a thriving global community of over 200,000 players, MOT is the first step in transforming trivia into an economic, educational, and social engine for the 21st century.

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Jaws Dropped in 1975 - Literally.

🎙️ Marquee Event of the Day

Jaws Hits Theaters – June 20, 1975

On this day, Steven Spielberg released Jaws to unsuspecting audiences—and film history was never the same.

The mechanical shark barely worked. The budget soared.

But Spielberg’s mastery turned chaos into magic. Jaws became the highest-grossing film of its time and ushered in the era of the summer blockbuster.

📌 Why This Matters

Before Jaws, summer was considered a weak season for film releases.

Spielberg’s strategy—wide releases, TV marketing, high suspense—flipped the model.

Studios took notice. So did audiences.

Blockbusters like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and The Avengers all trace their lineage back to that first splash in 1975.

But Spielberg’s contribution went beyond box office records. He changed how stories are told, how tension is built, and how directors shape popular consciousness.

🧠 How Well Do You Know Spielberg and the Blockbuster Era He Created?

Today’s quiz honors the man, the movie, and the movement that followed.

👉 Play the Steven Spielberg quiz now.

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