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Win a vacation for four to the All Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

Win the Ultimate Summer Adventure at Camp Rockaway at the All Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Alright, every now and then we get pretty jealous of the giveaway we're offering, and this is definitely one of those times. Enter to win a 5-day/4-night trip for four at the All Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The Hard Rock Hotel Rivera Maya is on a quest to help you absolutely crush this summer, namely by offering a trip for four to experience Camp Rockaway. Running from June 27th to...

19 days ago • 1 min read

Win a 5-star stay in Cabo for two Look, if you're going to hit the beach, you might as well do it in style. We're teaming up with some friends to offer you a chance to win a 3-night stay at the 5-Star Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort in Cabo. Luxury all-inclusive plan which includes food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) and beverages at onsite bars and restaurants Private beach privileges Access to the Jack Nicklaus Signature Quivira Golf Club Complimentary shuttle service and...

26 days ago • 1 min read

Win a once-in-a-lifetime stay in Japan for two The birthplace of Godzilla, Nintendo, and Pokémon — plus surely other interesting things. We're teaming up with some friends to offer a package worth nearly $3,000 for a stay in Japan, including: 5 Nights' accommodation Daily breakfast, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners Airport transfers Intra-city transportation Guided Sightseeing Boat trip on Kawaguchi Lake City tours in Tokyo and Kyoto Excursion to Mt. Fuji and Hakone Tour of Toyota Museum Enter Now Enter...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Win a luxury stay in downtown Nashville If you're going to visit Music City, you might as well do it in style. Enter to win a 3-night stay at the 5-Star JW Marriot in downtown Nashville! Enter Now Good luck, and thanks for subscribing to Classic Nerd! You might also like... When did the Walkman come out? Answer Now Follow us on the socials. Classic Nerd is human-powered. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to never miss nerdy trivia, new articles, or rad giveaways.

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

This is weekend trivia, powered by Classic Nerd. Together with RYSE. Missed out on Ring and Nest? Don’t let RYSE slip away! Ring 一 Acquired by Amazon for $1.2B Nest 一 Acquired by Google for $3.2B If you missed out on these spectacular early investments in the Smart Home space, here’s your chance to grab hold of the next one. RYSE is a tech firm poised to dominate the Smart Shades market (growing at an astonishing 55% annually), and their public offering of shares priced at just $1.50 has...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Win a 3-day getaway to Malibu, plus more in cash and prizes There's a reason one of the Barbies everyone remembers is Malibu Barbie. Enter to win a chance at a prize package worth $5,000, including: 3 days (2 nights) at the Regency Suites, a fun edgy collection of modern suites right in the heart of Malibu Surfboard rental with unlimited surfing for your entire stay Sunset yoga class on the beach⁠ $500 travel inspired intentional jewelry from Gogh Jewelry Design $100 Visa Gift Card from...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Bugs Bunny Day! Today in 1938, Bugs made his first appearance in Porky's Hare Hunt. Two years later, he got his first full-on cartoon all for himself. He'd be here for the holiday, but I think he took a wrong turn somewhere near Tucumcari. The hearing aid that makes conversation and hearing effortless Discover the innovation in hearing technology with hear.com’s revolutionary IX hearing aids. The world’s first dual-processing system separates speech from background noise, ensuring you...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Happy Alien Day! Today we celebrate planetoid LV-426 (get it, 4/26?), where a spaceship housing a creature that simply wants to hug your face was first found. It's also a day when you can catch the original Alien showing on the big screen in many theaters across the country. What’s the name of the fictional town where The Lost Boys takes place? Before Joel Schumacher got his hands on The Lost Boys, vampires were frankly kind of unfairly depicted as nothing more than old dudes who sleep in...

2 months ago • 1 min read

What sitcom star helped get Star Trek made? There are so many shows in the Star Trek franchise that the original was officially renamed Star Trek: The Original Series (hitherto referred to simply as TOS). Yet those first three seasons didn’t go well, and Star Trek was canceled. It wasn’t until TOS was picked up and re-aired across the world in syndication that Gene Roddenberry’s vision was eagerly embraced by adoring fans. The rest, as they say, is history. Perhaps no other entertainment...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Win a Surf & Yoga Adventure Getaway to California Everytime I've been to Venice Beach, I imagine myself staying in one of those places right along the boardwalk. In other words, I'll be jealous of whoever wins this one. This prize package is worth $5,000 and offers: 3 days (2 nights) at the Venice Breeze Suites right on the Venice Beach Boardwalk Surfboard rental with unlimited surfing for your entire stay Sunset yoga class on the beach⁠ $500 worth of ocean-inspired jewelry from Gogh Jewelry...

4 months ago • 1 min read
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