What principles does SCROOGE stand for?

Daily Trivia / October 04, 2025

An organization called SCROOGE was formed in 1979 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The acronym stands for the "Society to Curtail Ridiculous, Outrageous and Ostentatious Gift Exchanges."

How long have knights been rescuing damsels from dragons?

Daily Trivia / October 04, 2025

The original story of a knight rescuing a damsel in distress from the clutches of a marauding dragon came in the tale of Saint George. He was a Roman Calvary officer that rode to the aid of a town in Cappadocia. The people...Read More

How do wood frogs spend the winter?

Daily Trivia / October 04, 2025

Wood frogs are freeze-tolerant and spend winters frozen on land, only to thaw in the spring and begin their breeding process in vernal ponds.

Ever wonder how a pencil is made?

Daily Trivia / October 03, 2025

The wood of a pencil starts out as two sections, each of which has a long groove. The graphite goes into the groove, and the two pieces are glued together.

How many zeroes in a septillion?

Daily Trivia / October 03, 2025

In the U.S. and France, a septillion is represented by the number 1 followed by 24 zeroes; in Great Britain and Germany, it is the number 1 followed by 42 zeroes.

How large is the King Ranch?

Daily Trivia / October 02, 2025

The King Ranch in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island. It comprises 1.25 million acres and was the first ranch in the world to be completely fenced in. At one time, its borders were guarded by armed patrol.