What did Marilyn do to popularize artichokes?

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2025

In 1948, on her way to movie stardom, Marilyn Monroe stopped in a Salinas, California, jewelry store to reign over a diamond ring promotion. Among her many fans that day were members of the California artichoke industry, ...Read More

How many windows does the Empire State Building have?

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2025

The Empire State Building in New York City has 6,400 windows.

Has the U.S. ever had a Native American in the Oval Office?

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2025

One Native American has served as vice president of the United States. Charles Curtis of Kansas was Pres. Herbert Hoover's vice president. Curtis's mother was a full-blooded member of the Kaw tribe.

What does the tilt in the Earth's axis do?

Daily Trivia / January 20, 2025

If the Earth's axis was not tilted, there would be 12-hour days everywhere, and no seasons. At the poles, the sun would always be on the horizon.

What use can piranha teeth be put to?

Daily Trivia / January 20, 2025

Native peoples of South America catch piranha and use their razor-sharp teeth to make tools and weapons.

How well did Irving play the piano?

Daily Trivia / January 20, 2025

Irving Berlin could play in only one key, the key of F-sharp. As one of America's great songwriters, he taught himself to play the piano by practicing on a piano in a saloon where he worked as a singing waiter.