Why call a crummy bar a 'dive?'

Daily Trivia / September 30, 2024

The use of the word "dive" to describe a seedy saloon first came into use in New York City in the mid-1800s, when such establishments were usually located below street level in run-down row houses, requiring patrons to ...Read More

How do elephants talk?

Daily Trivia / September 30, 2024

Elephants communicate in sound waves below the frequency that humans can hear.

What sort of vehicles came out of 'Big Daddy' Roth's garage?

Daily Trivia / September 30, 2024

Soon his garage was his studio, anything he could imagine, he could find a way to create it. Some of his first cars were, "The Outlaw", "Beatnik Bandit", "Rotar" and "Excalibur". He entered the Excalibur in a 1958 contest ...Read More

How successful was The Weather Channel initially?

Daily Trivia / September 29, 2024

In 1982, its inaugural year, The Weather Channel lost $10.6 million, and came dangerously close to being shut down. In fact, the network didn't make any money until 1985. Since then, The Weather Channel has steadily grown ...Read More

What is boxing?

Daily Trivia / September 29, 2024

Boxing, also called pugilism, Western Boxing, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar ...Read More

How safe are U.S. airlines?

Daily Trivia / September 29, 2024

According to the Federal Aviation Authority, United States airlines are four times safer than the airlines of any other country.