What was Siberia's currency?

Daily Trivia / October 26, 2024

Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.

Which cloud is the highest?

Daily Trivia / October 26, 2024

The highest ordinary type cloud is the cirrus, which occurs at an average altitude of 27,000 feet.

How large was Ross' telescope?

Daily Trivia / October 26, 2024

In 1845, the third Earl of Ross, a wealthy amateur astronomer, built the world's largest telescope on his Ireland estate. The earl's reflecting telescope had a 72-inch metal mirror, and was suspended between two ivy-...Read More

How loud is too loud?

Daily Trivia / October 25, 2024

Permanent hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure to sounds at 85 decibels (0 decibels is the threshold for hearing). For comparison, a busy street corner is about 80 decibels, a subway train from 20 feet is 100 ...Read More

Where is the candy capitol of the world?

Daily Trivia / October 25, 2024

Chicago, Illinois is the candy capitol of the world. Chicago has more chocolate manufacturers within a small radius than any other place in the world. This dates back to the 1800's when Chicago was a national hub for ...Read More

Why was yellow ribbon so popular in 1991?

Daily Trivia / October 25, 2024

During Desert Storm in 1991, Tony Orlando and Dawn's 1970s pop hit Tie a Yellow Ribbon (Round the Old Oak Tree) had a resurgence in popularity as the anthem for American families with loved ones overseas. As a result of ...Read More