Are there any people who don't use fire?

Daily Trivia / February 21, 2025

Of all the world's peoples, the only ones known not to use fire are the Andaman Islanders and the Pygmies.

When did 'Super-Glue' come about?

Daily Trivia / February 21, 2025

Super glue was first discovered in 1941, during WWII research for the manufacturing of plastic gun sights, but it was rejected at that time for being, "too sticky." It was not until two men named Harry Coover and Fred ...Read More

How old was Archbishop Hugnes?

Daily Trivia / February 21, 2025

Hugnes was archbishop of Reims in the tenth century when he was five years old.

What was a popular 17th century accompaniment to wine or beer?

Daily Trivia / February 21, 2025

Drinking chocolate mixed with milk, wine, or beer was considered a must at fashionable social events in the seventeenth century.

Where would you find a paddlefish?

Daily Trivia / February 20, 2025

The paddlefish, a living fossil, has existed virtually unchanged in the Mississippi River for 230 million years, although it now weighs no more than one-third of its ancient weight. The only other part of the world in ...Read More

Who introduced the 40-hour work week?

Daily Trivia / February 20, 2025

The steel industry in 1943 introduced the 5-day, 40-hour work week. Henry Ford adopted it in 1926.