The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague. The Nile is the longest river in the world, whereas the Amazon is the widest. Australia is the only country that is also a continent. At some point in everyone’s schooling, they are expected to learn facts like the ones listed and many more. A firm grasp on the discipline can be quite advantageous for even those engaging in common place conversation years later. Acquiring this sort of geographical knowledge can often times be tedious for children, and can also result in long periods of quizzing and memorization for parents. As we age, this sometimes valuable knowledge leaves us and we are stuck in a situation wondering where Zanzibar is located, or what the official language of Cambodia is. An interactive voice response system would offer the perfect solution. This sort of tool could act as both a quick reference guide and comprehension tool for adults and children alike. The IVR system could be set up to quiz children, impart facts, and allow them to acquire both general and specialized knowledge, all telephonically. Instead of placing them in front of a computer for hours on end, they could access the information from any telephone, anywhere. Additionally, the IVR system could allow multiple users on the same line, so they could engage with their friends in quizzes and contests, thus helping them both socialize and retain valuable information. For parents and adults attempting to recall an esoteric fact, they could also utilize this system to call in, pose their question, and receive answers quickly and succinctly. Instead of grasping at straws trying to remember the world’s smallest country (Vatican City), the world’s largest island (Greenland), or the country with the most land borders (China-14), one could place a quick phone call into an IVR system and have all necessary information at their fingertips!
