Ever wonder how Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings keeps his brain sharp? He doesn't just ask the questions; he makes his own quizzes. And now, you can try one.
Jennings, the guy who won 74 games in a row on Jeopardy!, has a quiz series called Kennections. The idea is simple: you get five trivia answers, and you have to figure out what they all have in common. It's like the ultimate brain-teaser for anyone who loves knowing random cool stuff.
From Fan to Jeopardy! Legend
Jennings actually grew up watching Jeopardy! in South Korea and Singapore. His dad's job moved them around, and the show was his way to feel connected to American TV. Fast forward to 2004, and he was on the show himself, a software engineer from Salt Lake City.
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Start Your News DetoxThat's when a new rule changed everything, letting contestants keep winning until they lost. Jennings took that rule and ran with it, racking up over $2.5 million and becoming a household name. He even beat out other Jeopardy! legends like Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer in the "Greatest of All Time" competition in 2020. Seriously impressive.
Now, as the permanent host, Jennings brings a unique perspective. He knows exactly how nerve-wracking it is to stand behind that podium. He told Mental Floss that he hopes his own experience helps new contestants feel a little less stressed out.
Jennings still loves trivia. He's been making Kennections quizzes for Mental Floss for about a decade. Plus, he and his wife play The New York Times' "Connections" game every night. It just goes to show, whether it's Victorian novels or '80s wrestlers, Ken Jennings truly is the king of knowing a little bit about everything.
