Atlantic Trivia: Bible, 1980s, and Monuments
This article presents the Atlantic Trivia segment for April 14, 2026, curated by senior editor Drew Goins. The trivia challenges readers with questions spanning three distinct categories: the Bible, the 1980s, and monuments. The primary question highlighted asks participants to identify the Israelite king and psalmist who described beating his enemies fine as dust before the wind, with a hint noting that he also played the harp. Beyond the quiz itself, the text provides historical context regarding the structural evolution of the Bible. It explains that chapter divisions were not introduced until the 1200s, while modern verse numbering was established in the 15th and 16th centuries. Specifically, it credits Robert Estienne, a Parisian printer, with creating the New Testament's modern versification in the 1550s. The author notes Estienne's influence on the length of specific passages, such as Revelation 20:4 and the brevity of John 11:35. The piece concludes by inviting readers to explore previous trivia archives, subscribe to The Atlantic Daily newsletter, and submit their own questions, while also providing a brief professional biography of Drew Goins, highlighting his background with The Washington Post and Jeopardy.
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Atlantic Trivia: Bible, 1980s, and Monuments
This article presents the Atlantic Trivia segment for April 14, 2026, curated by senior editor Drew Goins. The trivia challenges readers with questions spanning three distinct categories: the Bible, the 1980s, and monuments. The primary question highlighted asks participants to identify the Israelite king and psalmist who described beating his enemies fine as dust before the wind, with a hint noting that he also played the harp. Beyond the quiz itself, the text provides historical context regarding the structural evolution of the Bible. It explains that chapter divisions were not introduced until the 1200s, while modern verse numbering was established in the 15th and 16th centuries. Specifically, it credits Robert Estienne, a Parisian printer, with creating the New Testament's modern versification in the 1550s. The author notes Estienne's influence on the length of specific passages, such as Revelation 20:4 and the brevity of John 11:35. The piece concludes by inviting readers to explore previous trivia archives, subscribe to The Atlantic Daily newsletter, and submit their own questions, while also providing a brief professional biography of Drew Goins, highlighting his background with The Washington Post and Jeopardy.
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