The More You Know began as NBC's public-service campaign in 1989, using short educational spots, celebrity appearances and a shooting-star logo to promote learning, especially for younger viewers. The brief chime became inseparable from that star animation and, as clips circulated online, creators began reusing it ironically to punctuate facts, corrections and mock lessons. Its longevity comes from that instant recognition: even without the visuals, the sound alone signals that something supposedly educational has just happened, which makes it useful for both sincere trivia and comedy.