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

Why do people kiss their fingertips?

Daily Trivia / November 23, 2024

Kissing one's fingertips is a common gesture throughout Europe and Latin America countries. It connotes the declaration of "aah, beautiful!" The recipient of the kiss may be anything from a woman or a wine, a sports car or...Read More

What were the names of Jack's victims?

Daily Trivia / November 22, 2024

Mary Anne Nichols, Martha Turner, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, and Catherine Eddowes were London prostitutes who were murdered and dismembered by the notorious "Jack the Ripper" in the autumn of 1888. The perpetrator ...Read More