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Daily Trivia

Are kids still gainfully employed?

on Nov 1, 2024

About 25 percent of all male Americans between the ages of 10 and 15 were "gainfully employed" at the turn of the century. By 1970, so few in that age bracket were employed that the U.S. Census Bureau did not bother to make inquiries about them.

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How deep can a seal dive?

Daily Trivia / November 01, 2024

Seals can withstand water pressure of up to 850 pounds per square inch.

Are Cheetos chips or snacks?

Daily Trivia / November 01, 2024

It has been widely contested as to whether Cheetos are indeed "chips" or a more generic "snack" classification is applicable - the question of "Cheetos - chip or something else?" has been asked for years, with neither ...Read More

Is anitipasto the antithesis of pasta?

Daily Trivia / October 31, 2024

Although many food writers have translated the Italian "antipasto" as "before the pasta," its literal meaning is "before the meal."

What do Chicago's stars symbolize?

Daily Trivia / October 31, 2024

The four stars on the Chicago flag represent Fort Dearborn, the Chicago Fire, the World's Columbian Exposition, and the Century of Progress Exposition.

Where did people speak Oscan?

Daily Trivia / October 31, 2024

Oscan was an Italian language spoken in much of central and south Italy. It was gradually supplanted by Latin after the absorption the area by Rome in the third century.

Can your taste water?

Daily Trivia / October 30, 2024

Pigs, dogs, and some other animals can taste water, but people cannot. Humans don't actually taste the water, they taste the chemicals and impurities in the water.