Where was Broughton buried?

Daily Trivia / April 03, 2025

Jack Broughton was one of the most revered boxing figures in England. He was buried at Westminster Abbey, the burial place of British nobility, although Broughton was not a member of English royalty.

Will Earth always be here?

Daily Trivia / April 03, 2025

Astronomers know that over the next few billion years, the sun will swell so large as to envelop Earth. If we're still here, we'll probably fry and the planet will be vaporized. There's a chance, however, that the changing...Read More

What was so unique about Jones' rifle?

Daily Trivia / April 03, 2025

In 1916, Jones Wister of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania invented a rifle for shooting around corners. It had a curved barrel and periscopic sights.

What was Lincoln's advice to lawyers?

Daily Trivia / April 03, 2025

Abraham Lincoln offered this timeless, usually unheeded, piece of advice to lawyers: "Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbor to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of ...Read More

Are bananas under threat of extinction?

Daily Trivia / April 03, 2025

While in no danger of outright extinction, the most common edible banana cultivar 'Cavendish' (extremely popular in Europe and the Americas) could become unviable for large-scale cultivation in the next 10-20 years. Its ...Read More

What is the world's most popular name?

Daily Trivia / April 02, 2025

The most popular first name in the world is Muhammad.