How hairy are elephants?

Daily Trivia / November 09, 2024

Elephants are covered with hair. Although it is not apparent from a distance, at close range, one can discern a thin coat of light hairs covering practically every part of an elephant's body.

Are there marsupials in North America?

Daily Trivia / November 09, 2024

The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial (pouched mammal) indigenous to North America. They will play dead when threatened, and contrary to folklore, do not sleep hanging by their tails. They have a litter size of up to ...Read More

Who came up with Tinsel Town?

Daily Trivia / November 09, 2024

The nickname "Tinsel Town" was coined by Oscar Levant, the pianist, composer who observed: "Strip the phoney tinsel off Hollywood, and you'll find the real tinsel underneath.

Which has higher peaks: Pennsylvania or Colorado?

Daily Trivia / November 08, 2024

The highest point in Pennsylvania is lower than the lowest point in Colorado.

What happens to all that pretty packaging?

Daily Trivia / November 08, 2024

An estimated 50 percent of U.S. landfill space is taken up by discarded packaging.

Are Australian barflies fond of horses?

Daily Trivia / November 08, 2024

In the state of Queensland, Australia, it is still constitutional law that all pubs (hotel/bar) must have a railing outside for patrons to tie up their horse.