When would you have worn chopines?

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2025

"Chopines" were platform shoes that became popular in Europe during the 16th century. Some chopines were over 20 inches tall. In the 1400's, a popular form of shoes called "crakows" sported extremely long toes. The length ...Read More

Where is the Calla lily grown?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2025

The flower of the Calla lily is 8 feet high and 12 feet wide. It is grown in Sumatra.

How many lunar landers are on the moon?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2025

Even though there were only six manned lunar landings, there are seven Apollo lunar landers on the moon. Apollo X, as part of their mission, dropped their lunar lander to test seismic equipment that had already been set up...Read More

How did chintz come about?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2025

More than 5,000 years ago, the Chinese discovered how to make silk from silkworm cocoons. For about 3,000 years, the Chinese kept this discovery a secret. Because poor people could not afford real silk, they tried to make ...Read More

How big is the Sahara Desert?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2025

The Sahara Desert comprises an area as large as Europe. Its total land mass is some 3,565,565 square miles.

Why do geese fly in 'V?'

Daily Trivia / January 02, 2025

Migrating geese fly in a V-formation to save energy. A goose's wings churn the air and leave an air current behind. In the flying wedge, each bird is in position to get a lift from the current left by the bird ahead. It is...Read More