Unofficially, Las Vegas was born on May 15, 1905. This was the date when William Clark’s San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad auctioned off 1200 lots. This auction launched a wave of new buildings and businesses that eventually evolved into the city we know today. The lots were

Whether you have been to Las Vegas or not, you surely have seen the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. It has an interesting history. In 1959, Ted Rogich, who owned the Western Neon Company commissioned Betty Willis to create the sign. She died last year. The price was

In Downtown Las Vegas, on Fremont Street, you will see the 40 foot tall Vegas Vic. He is as famous a landmark here as the Eiffel Tower is in Paris. Vegas Vic himself is a celebrity. But, a fellow celebrity shut his mouth for twenty years. It’s an interesting story how

There is not too much that is normal about Las Vegas anyway so no surprise there are so many weird stories, trivia bits, and facts. We try and cover these regularly here on this site. Today, we will list some of the weirdest and most interesting facts about our favorite

Las Vegas, maybe more than most cities, has a history rife with urban legends. Some have traveled the internet for decades and others come and go as time goes by. Here are two of the most famous ones. You May Lose More Than Your Money In Las Vegas This legend

When the topic turns to Las Vegas, the words “normal” or “ordinary” do not usually come into the conversation. Las Vegas is anything but normal or ordinary when compared to other cities. This is exactly why so many people love Las Vegas. They are tired of normal and ordinary. Since Las Vegas is

When folks are asked who they associate with Las Vegas, the answers will vary. The senior crowd may mention Liberace, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, or Sammy Davis Jr. Others may associate Elvis, Wayne Newton, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, or Elton John. Probably, few would bring up Oscar Goodman. However, Goodman

There is one particular casino name that many people know. Some folks may even think that this casino is or was real. There are probably some who actually will tell you they stayed there. Well, truth is, it never existed. There are many beliefs about Las Vegas that only exist because of

Las Vegas is, in many people’s minds, is the most interesting city in the world. This belief is with good reason. Vegas was little more than a stretch of desert a hundred years ago. Since then, the miraculous  transition to a major metropolitan area, gambling Mecca, and entertainment capital has fascinated the multitudes.

This time in our trivia post, we will blend some history with current happenings and news. See how you do. Most of the questions are on topics we have written on in the past, some the recent past. Regardless of whether you report your score or not, please give us