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Daily Trivia

Do we still count with stones?

on Sep 11, 2024

Anthropologists believe stones were one of man's first calculating devices, aiding in addition and subtraction throughout primitive times. In fact, the word "calculus" is derived from the Latin for "stone."

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What are kids' favorite lunches?

Daily Trivia / September 11, 2024

The five favorite U.S. school lunches nationwide, according to the American School Food Service Association, are, in order, pizza, chicken nuggets, tacos, burritos, and hamburgers.

Why was John Bunyan jailed?

Daily Trivia / September 11, 2024

John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress, wrote most of his famous book while in jail. He was imprisoned for twelve years for preaching without a license.

What can sedimentary rocks be used for?

Daily Trivia / September 10, 2024

Sedimentary rocks are used to make cement, glass, fertilizer, baking soda, laundry bleach, and aspirin.

How long as D&D been around?

Daily Trivia / September 10, 2024

In 1973, Dungeons & Dragons was invented by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax. The innovative game created a whole new fantasy/adventure category of toys, which quickly became a $250-million market.

Which U.S. president has the shortest term?

Daily Trivia / September 10, 2024

William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) was the first U.S. president to die while in office. At 32 days, he also had the shortest term in office.

How large are the stars in the Tarantula nebula?

Daily Trivia / September 09, 2024

The Tarantula nebula is thought to contain a huge star of over 1,000 times the mass of the Sun, ten times more massive than any star in the Milky Way.