What was Marlene's goal before becoming an actress?

Daily Trivia / January 08, 2025

Before a wrist injury changed her career plans, Marlene Dietrich had wanted to become a professional concert violinist.

Are impractical high heels a modern invention?

Daily Trivia / January 08, 2025

Six-inch-high heels were worn by the upper classes in seventeenth-century Europe. Two servants, one on either side, were needed to hold up the person wearing the high heels.

Who scatted for Scat?

Daily Trivia / January 07, 2025

The voice of Scat Cat in Disney's 1970 animated feature "The Aristocats" was supposed to be provided by legendary jazz trumpet master Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The character's look was modeled after Armstrong -- the way ...Read More

How low a price can livestock go for?

Daily Trivia / January 07, 2025

The lowest price on record ever paid for livestock was at a sale at Kuraman, Cape Province, South Africa in 1934, where donkeys were sold for less than 3 cents each.

Did G.I. Joe ever return to his original 12-inch size?

Daily Trivia / January 06, 2025

Absolutely -- 1997 saw the introduction of the Classic Collection, which harkened back to the original all military theme of G.I. Joe including fairly realistic uniforms and gear. Soldiers from Australia, Britain, and ...Read More

How many countries have a McDonalds?

Daily Trivia / January 06, 2025

There are more 25,000 McDonald's restaurants in over 115 countries. McDonald's has actually been remarkably responsive to the local cultures: they offer "ayran" (a popular chilled yogurt drink) in Turkey; McLaks (a grilled...Read More