How long have we known about Mercury?

Daily Trivia / November 25, 2024

Mercury has been known since about the third millennium B.C. The planet was given two names by the Greeks: Apollo, for its apparition as a morning star, and Hermes as an evening star. Greek astronomers knew, however, that ...Read More

What did Commodus have against short people?

Daily Trivia / November 25, 2024

The Roman emperor Commodus had all of the dwarfs, cripples, and freaks collected in the city of Rome and had them brought to the Colosseum, where they were ordered to fight each other to the death.

When is a goldfish not gold?

Daily Trivia / November 24, 2024

Goldfish lose their color if they are kept in a dim light or they are placed in a body of running water, such as a stream. They remain gold when kept in a pond or in a bowl with adequate illumination.

Is sleeping less good for you?

Daily Trivia / November 24, 2024

Scientists say that people who sleep less than average (less than 6 hours a night) are more organized and efficient than everybody else.

Where do bananas grow?

Daily Trivia / November 24, 2024

Bananas do not grow on trees. They grow on plants that are giant herbs and are related to the lily and orchid family.

How long will a pencil write?

Daily Trivia / November 23, 2024

The average pencil holds enough graphite to draw a line about 35 miles long or to write roughly 45,000 words. History does not record anyone testing this statistic. If you wanted to remove that line you'd have an easier ...Read More