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Daily Trivia

Does is snow in Japan?

on Dec 16, 2024

In the southern part of Japan, it rarely snows to any great amount except for the mountains, but the northern part usually has plenty of snow in the winter. Autumn is by far the best time to visit Japan, as far as the weather goes.

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Where is the fastest ocean current?

Daily Trivia / December 16, 2024

The Agulhas current in the western Indian Ocean is the fastest ocean current in the world. Even so, its speed is only 6 miles per hour.

Where was the world's first underground railway?

Daily Trivia / December 15, 2024

The world's first underground railway, between Paddington (Bishop's Road) and Farringdon Street - with trains hauled by steam engines - was opened by the Metropolitan Railway on January 10th 1863. The initial section was ...Read More

What was the presidential racoon's name?

Daily Trivia / December 15, 2024

President Calvin Coolidge had numerous dogs and cats, as well as a donkey named "Ebeneezer," a goose that had starred in a Broadway play, and a raccoon named "Rebecca." Coolidge was sometimes found walking around the White...Read More

Does one have to be in the U.S. military to receive a Medal of Honor?

Daily Trivia / December 30, 2024

While current regulations beginning in 1918, explicitly state that recipients must be serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at the time of performing a valorous act that warrants the award of the Medal of Honor, exceptions have...Read More