ArcaMax

Register for your free account:

Subscribe to any feature and receive your newsletter directly in your inbox.
Easy email subscription management.
Claim your rewards from the Reader Perks section!

Daily Trivia

What did Teddy have against Christmas trees?

on Oct 26, 2025

Theodore Roosevelt, a staunch conservationist, banned Christmas trees in his home, even when he lived in the White House. His children, however, smuggled them into their bedrooms.

More Daily Trivia

What's the difference between a zebu and a zebub?

Daily Trivia / October 25, 2025

Zebus are humped cattle found in India, China, and northern Africa. Zebubs are tsetse-like flies found in Ethiopia.

Who was tortellini created to honor?

Daily Trivia / October 25, 2025

Legend has it that tortellini was created to honor the Roman goddess Venus's belly button, after an Italian innkeeper spied on her through a keyhole and told the community the titillating details.

Where did Catherine's wigmaker reside?

Daily Trivia / October 24, 2025

Catherine II of Russia kept her wigmaker in an iron cage in her bedroom for more than three years.

How the Colosseum receive its name?

Daily Trivia / October 24, 2025

The Colosseum received its name not for its size, but for a colossal statue of Nero that stood close by, placed there after the destruction of his palace.

Does going to an elite school automatically make you a preppie?

Daily Trivia / October 24, 2025

It is worth noting that a school's eliteness or cost does not necessarily mean that is a preppy college. Preppy culture idealizes athleticism and sociability. The culture also emphasizes deference to tradition and ritual ...Read More

Is there someplace where you can see real pink elephants?

Daily Trivia / October 23, 2025

In regions of India where the soil is red, elephants take on a permanent pink tinge because they regularly spray dust over their bodies to protect themselves against insects.