Why do scientists love Drosophila?

Daily Trivia / September 16, 2024

Drosophila, the small fruit-fly, has been warmly received by the scientific community, mainly owing to the giant-sized chromosomes possessed by the cells of its salivary glands. These chromosomes, which can stretch to more...Read More

How fine is vicuna fur?

Daily Trivia / September 16, 2024

The fur of the vicuna, a small member of the camel family which live in the Andes mountains of Peru, is so fine that each hair is less than two-thousandths of an inch. The animal was considered sacred by the Incas, and ...Read More

How long have people been going to the King of Burgers?

Daily Trivia / September 16, 2024

Burger King's first restaurant - originally called Insta Burger King - was opened on December 4, 1954 in Miami, Florida. Co-founder James McLamore had visited the hamburger stand belonging to Dick and Mac McDonald in San ...Read More

What sort of things do Russian dogs smell?

Daily Trivia / September 15, 2024

In Russia, dogs have been trained to sniff out ore deposits that contain iron sulfides.

How much can a male bench press?

Daily Trivia / September 15, 2024

The average male adult can bench-press 88 percent of his body weight, having 70 to 80 pounds of muscle.

Why do the French have canals?

Daily Trivia / September 15, 2024

The French system of canals was built for transportation. The Burgundy Canal connects Paris to the Mediterranean. This was a superb idea in the late 1600s when construction was started. But the canal system wasn't ...Read More