Today’s questions come from Ian Bogost’s essay in the July issue of The Atlantic—about the grand history of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet and, now, its final descent into obsolescence.
Atlantic Trivia
Famous Planes
Airlines
Airlifts
A famous 747 known by what name took its first flight in 1990—from Andrews Air Force Base to Topeka, Kansas, for a passenger’s fundraising lunch?
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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.