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Daily Trivia

Who was the first American president?

on May 11, 2025

Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States, was the first to be born a citizen of the United States. He was born in 1782, six years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Why is there no gallium jewelry?

Daily Trivia / December 12, 2025

The rare metal gallium melts at 86 degrees Fahrenheit. It is safe to touch; if you hold a piece of it in your hand and wait, it will melt.

How long would a 19th century Londoner live?

Daily Trivia / December 12, 2025

The average life span of London residents in the middle of the 19th century was 27 years. For members of the working class, that number dropped to 22 years.

How hot are the earth's innards?

Daily Trivia / December 12, 2025

The temperature of Earth increases about 36 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) for every kilometer (about 0.62 miles) you go down. Near the center, its thought to be at least 7,000 degrees Fahrenheit (3,870 Celsius).

What was Mr. Ed's real name?

Daily Trivia / December 12, 2025

Television's Mr. Ed was played by a horse named Bamboo Harvester. The voice was supplied by Allan Lane.

How many comets have we lost?

Daily Trivia / December 12, 2025

In the history of the solar system, 30 billion comets have been lost or destroyed. That amounts to only 30 percent of the estimated number that remain.