Who introduced the 40-hour work week?

Daily Trivia / June 24, 2026

The steel industry in 1943 introduced the 5-day, 40-hour work week. Henry Ford adopted it in 1926.

Who played Audie Murphy in the film of his autobiography?

Daily Trivia / June 24, 2026

Murphy's 1949 autobiography To Hell and Back became a national bestseller. In the book Murphy modestly describes some of his most heroic actions -- without portraying himself as a hero. Instead, he chose to praise ...Read More

How large are our lungs?

Daily Trivia / June 23, 2026

The lungs of an average adult, unfolded and flattened out, would cover an area the size of a tennis court.

Which dances are the best to lose weight with?

Daily Trivia / June 23, 2026

Moderate dancing burns 250 to 300 calories an hour. Twenty minutes of moderate dancing will elevate heart rate up to aerobic levels. One study found polkas, swing dancing, and waltzes to be particularly effective for ...Read More

How thin can a cockroach get?

Daily Trivia / June 23, 2026

Young cockroaches need only a crack as thin as a dime (about .5mm wide) to crawl into. Adult males can squeeze into a space of 1.6mm or the thickness of a quarter. Pregnant females need the most space to hide: 4.5mm or a ...Read More

Which product was the first with sex appeal?

Daily Trivia / June 23, 2026

Woodbury Soap was the first product to show a nude woman in its advertisements. The year was 1936. Edward Steichen's photograph showed a rear, full-length view of a woman sunbathing – wearing only sandals.