Why was Anaxagoras exiled?

Daily Trivia / March 09, 2026

In 435 B.C., the Greek philosopher Anaxagoras suggested that the sun was not just a small glowing circle of light. He maintained that it was a glowing rock a hundred miles across. For that outrageous statement, he was ...Read More

Can people see as well as owls?

Daily Trivia / March 09, 2026

We think we cannot see at night. But given enough time to adjust, the human eye can, for a time, see almost as well as an owl's. Ultimately, as the amount of light decreases, an owl detects shapes after a human no longer ...Read More

How far can a sea lion swim?

Daily Trivia / March 08, 2026

The sea lion can swim 6,000 miles, stopping only to sleep.

Where are the world's worst fogs?

Daily Trivia / March 08, 2026

Fogs over the seas on the Grand Banks, Newfoundland, Canada, can last for weeks on end. These are the longest-enduring fogs recorded in the world.

How popular is the Vegas marriage?

Daily Trivia / March 08, 2026

More than 110,000 marriage licenses are issued in Las Vegas each year. There are no blood tests and no waiting period required. The Marriage License Bureau is open from 8 a.m. until midnight, Sunday through Thursday and 24...Read More

What color mustard do white mustard seeds make?

Daily Trivia / March 07, 2026

White mustard seeds are used to make yellow mustard; the color comes from turmeric. Spicy mustards are concocted from brown mustard seeds.