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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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Fame. Power. Mystery. Who was the real Marilyn?

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June 1, 1926: Marilyn Monroe is born.
Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles, she would become one of the most recognized and misunderstood icons of the 20th century.

Why this matters:

Most people remember Marilyn Monroe for the blonde curls, the white dress over the subway grate, or the sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday, Mr. President.”

But Marilyn was more than a bombshell.

Behind the camera flashes was a woman who battled trauma, typecasting, and media manipulation. She was one of the first actresses to challenge the Hollywood studio system by founding her own production company. She fought to be taken seriously as an actress, studying method acting and striving to prove there was more to her than curves and charisma.

Her life was a paradox—extraordinary fame and devastating fragility. She died young, but her legacy refuses to fade.

How well do you know the woman behind the myth?

From her troubled childhood to her legendary films and activism, today’s quiz uncovers the real Marilyn Monroe.

👉 Take today’s Marilyn Monroe quiz now.

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*Disclosure: Masters of Trivia is a quiz platform founded by Dom Einhorn and owned by Intelligent Games LLC—the same company that brings you the KRONIKL newsletter.