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Atlantic Trivia for May 4, 2026: Aquatic Geography

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

By Drew Goins

A “what waterway” question whose answer isn’t the Strait of Hormuz? In this economy?

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From a story (opens in new tab) by David Epstein

What Chilean American writer ­is—by far—the world’s most translated female ­Spanish‑language author?

And by the way, did you know that Fallingwater was designed in just a few hours? Its creator had put off working on it for months and began only once his patron announced an imminent visit. This detail, serendipitously, also comes from Epstein’s piece—another excellent (if deadline-defying) example of monotasking.

Until tomorrow!

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About the Author

Drew Goins is a senior editor and the creator of The Atlantic’s daily trivia game, Rabbithole. Before joining The Atlantic in 2025, Drew was a newsletter writer and editor for The Washington Post’s Opinions section. He is a 12-game player on the quiz show Jeopardy.
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