Buck's Trivia Corner

An archive for all the nerdy facts Buck has shared throughout the seasons of 9-1-1. For more details, see the pinned post.

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What is this blog about?

Hi, and welcome to Buck’s Trivia Corner—the go-to spot for all the fun, interesting, cool, and obscure facts shared by Evan “Buck” Buckley throughout the 9-1-1 series. This blog serves as an archive for all the nerdy facts Buck has shared over the seasons.

How does it operate?

For each fact shared, a video clip is provided along with details about the episode in which it can be found. Some facts are evident, while others require further clarification, as they are not that thoroughly explained in the source material. In some cases, the facts are accompanied by Buck lore, either in the video itself or as bonus information below it. If a clip contains multiple facts, the video will also include the content between them, even if it’s not always relevant to the facts being shared, as cutting it out would make the clip feel awkward.

All key information will be written below the video, with additional context provided as needed.

If you think there's a Buck fact from the show that's missing, feel free to leave us a message! Some facts may have been accidentally overlooked. A few of Buck’s comments were deliberately left out, however, as they didn't feel substantial enough for us to classify them as fun facts—but if you disagree and there’s something you feel like should be added, let us know, and we’ll see what we can do.

Additional information

We don't tolerate hate of any kind. Please refrain from spreading negativity in the tags and comments, or you may be blocked.

Credit for the blog idea goes to the amazing @houseofevanbuckley and his anon.

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 8x01 – BUZZKILL

"Bees are attracted to floral scents, but other smells, like banana, make them mad."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 8x01 – BUZZKILL

"Smoke calms bees. It's what beekeepers use to stop them from stinging."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 8x01 – BUZZKILL

"A swarm can generate as much electricity as a storm cloud."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 7x05 – YOU DON'T KNOW ME

Sea-Monkeys hatch from eggs that can remain dormant for long periods and only become active when they are placed in water.

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 7x04 – BUCK, BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED

10-codes are shorthand radio codes used to communicate quickly and clearly, especially in situations where brevity is crucial. They originated in law enforcement but are now used in various fields, including emergency services, transportation, and film production.

In film production, "10-1" means someone is taking a short bathroom break. In comparison, "10-2" also refers to a bathroom break, but it specifically indicates a longer, more extended visit. Both terms are used to quickly inform others that someone is temporarily unavailable.

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 6x10 – IN A FLASH

When lightning hits the sand, it's so hot that it instantly melts the silica, or quartz, found in the sand. The heat is so intense that the sand fuses together, creating glass. This glass forms in the shape of the lightning’s path, resulting in tube-like structures called fulgurites.

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 5x09 – PAST IS PROLOGUE

"There's over 5,000 known oil wells in L.A.," both active and idle, due to the city's history as a major oil-producing region. Regulatory agencies like the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) keep track of these wells, though concerns about forgotten or improperly documented wells also exist.

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 4x11 – FIRST RESPONDERS

"Less than ten percent of hit-and-runs ever get solved."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 4x11 – FIRST RESPONDERS

The 911 emergency number was established in the United States in 1968. The first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama.

Los Angeles County’s 911 system became operational in January, 1984.

"Dispatchers aren't classified as first responders in most parts of the country. [It] only changed in California [in 2020]."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 4x05 – BUCK BEGINS

The origins of chocolate date back to the ancient Olmec civilization in southern Mexico, where it was first cultivated and consumed.

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 4x01 – THE NEW ABNORMAL

"Hollywood Reservoir is, like, two and a half billion gallons."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 3x12 – FOOLS

"– Have you ever heard of Jim Abbott? – Baseball player? – Mm-hmm. Pitched a no-hitter in the '90s, which in itself is pretty crazy, but it's even crazier if you know that Jim Abbott was only born with one hand. [...] – Okay. How'd he do it? – He practiced switching his glove to his throwing hand relentlessly so that he could field after he pitched."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 3x10 – CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

"[Too] much exposure to radiation can cause aplastic anemia. [...] That's what killed Marie Curie."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 3x09 – FALLOUT

Throughout history, only one person is known to have been directly struck by a meteorite. Ann Hodges, 34, was napping under blankets on her couch in Sylacauga, Alabama, on November 30, 1954, when a nine-pound meteorite crashed through the ceiling, bounced off a radio, and hit her in the thigh. The blow left her with a severe bruise and unexpectedly brought her both fame and a legal conflict with her landlady, who claimed ownership of the meteorite.

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 2x07 – HAUNTED

"A person is declared legally dead after they've been gone for seven years."

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EVAN BUCKLEY 9-1-1 | 2x06 – DOSED

"Joey Chestnut scarfed down 74 hot dogs in ten minutes at [the 2018] Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest."