Senior features writer Adam Tschorn is a former small-town newspaper editor, game-show question-and-answer man and fashion scribe who joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007. He currently covers a wide range of pop-culture topics with a focus on cannabis culture.
Tschorn grew up in the tiny Vermont town of Sandgate, earned his B.A. in philosophy from the University of Vermont and an M.A. in journalism from Northeastern University in Boston. All of these things have prepared him perfectly for going out into the world, looking at things, asking “why?” and then writing down the answers.
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From details about Taylor Swift’s newest album to what makes the rattlesnakes of Catalina different, here’s a look back at the News Quiz questions that stumped the most readers over the last 37 weeks.
Sept. 20, 2024
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Sept. 20, 2024
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Sept. 13, 2024
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Sept. 6, 2024
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Sept. 6, 2024
What exclusive club did Shohei Ohtani just join? Where is California’s last nuclear power plant? Which beloved L.A. deli might close its doors?
Aug. 30, 2024
Who took the stage with Bruno Mars? Which full moon loomed large? Who closed the roll-call vote at the Democratic National Convention?
Aug. 23, 2024
What’s with Tim Walz’s Ronald Reagan reference? Who closed out the Olympics with Snoop? How is Costco switching things up? If you know, then take this week’s News Quiz.
Aug. 16, 2024
Smoothies in the ‘hood, a visit to the Los Feliz flea market, karaoke in the club and late-night Lunchables are all elements of the perfect weekend. No jackpot required.
Aug. 15, 2024
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Aug. 9, 2024