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Atlantic Trivia for May 6, 2026: New Colors

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

By Drew Goins

Today’s quiz is sizzling and ready for you to dig in.

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From a story (opens in new tab) by Marc Novicoff

Gerrymandered political districts that begin in a big city and then stretch all the way across the state are sometimes known by a name that invokes what breakfast meat?

And by the way, did you know that scientists at UC Berkeley last year discovered a new color? The shade, “olo,” does not exist in nature, and viewers can see it only when a precisely aimed laser activates cone cells in their retina.

Ross Andersen, in an Atlantic article from last spring, reports that it’s like an intense teal—but you’ll have to see for yourself. (Good luck with that.)

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.