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Daily Trivia

Why was yellow ribbon so popular in 1991?

on Oct 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 the tremendous demand for yellow ribbon, one ribbon-maker shipped 30 million yards of yellow ribbon in a month.

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Are all palm leaves made the same?

Daily Trivia / November 12, 2024

The leaves of palm trees vary greatly in size. The largest are the talipot palm with fan-shaped leaves that may be 15 feet (4.6 m) wide, and the raffia palm whose leaves may be 65 feet (20 m) long and 8 feet (2.47 m) wide.

Do monkeys go bald?

Daily Trivia / November 12, 2024

Male monkeys lose the hair on their heads in the same manner men do.

Which country is the lowest?

Daily Trivia / November 12, 2024

The Netherlands are the lowest country in the world. It is estimated that 40 percent of the land is below sea level.

What did Joe donate to Planet Hollywood?

Daily Trivia / November 11, 2024

Joe Namath, one-time New York Jets quarterback, donated pantyhose to Planet Hollywood. He wore the pantyhose on the football playing field on chilly days.

Why do we call it an orgasm?

Daily Trivia / November 11, 2024

The origin of the English word “orgasm” derives from the Greek, “orgaein,” meaning “to swell” or “be excited or lustful.”

Are most oysters male or female?

Daily Trivia / November 11, 2024

The oyster is usually ambisexual. It begins life as a male, then becomes a female, then changes back to being a male, then back to being female. It may go back and forth many times.