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Atlantic Trivia for April 1, 2026: Computer Games

Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.

By Drew Goins

Your device’s memory is precious; so is yours. Hone it!

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Medicine

Computing

Video Games

From a story by Sarah Zhang

The rare medical procedure known as a total gastrectomy involves the removal of what organ?

It’s where your gastric juices are.

And by the way, did you know that Nintendo was founded in 1889? The year that the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, Nintendo was getting going in Kyoto making Japanese playing cards.

Obviously, it has evolved since. It pivoted to video games in the 1970s and thereafter created Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, the Game Boy, the Wii, and the Switch. Meanwhile, what has the Eiffel Tower done?

See you tomorrow!

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About the Author

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—as well as a 10-game player on the quiz show Jeopardy.
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