When did macaroni manufacturing begin in the U.S?

Daily Trivia / July 18, 2026

The first macaroni factory in the United States was established in 1848. It was started by Antoine Zegera in Brooklyn, New York.

What's a walla-walla?

Daily Trivia / July 17, 2026

A walla-walla scene is one where extras pretend to be talking in the background -- when they say "walla-walla" it looks like they are actually talking.

How quickly does a tuna swim?

Daily Trivia / July 17, 2026

Tuna swim at a steady rate of 9 miles per hour for an indefinite period of time - and they never stop moving. Estimates indicate that a 15-year-old tuna travels one million miles in its lifetime.

How much money is printed each day?

Daily Trivia / July 17, 2026

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces 38 million notes a day with a face value of approximately $541 million. That doesn't mean there is $541 million more money circulating today than there was yesterday, though, ...Read More

What was the first Salvation Army kettle also used for?

Daily Trivia / July 16, 2026

In an effort to solicit cash to pay for a charity Christmas dinner in 1891, a large crabpot was set down on a San Francisco street, becoming the first Salvation Army collection kettle.

What was Ben's single fluid theory?

Daily Trivia / July 16, 2026

Ben Franklin's "single fluid theory" showed that a given body possessing a normal amount of electric fluid was called neutral. During the process of charging, the fluid was transferred from one body to the other; the body ...Read More