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Daily Trivia

What's so special about Trier?

on Apr 20, 2026

The oldest city in Germany, Trier was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, and residence of the Emperor Constantine. Despite a bloody history, a remarkable amount of Trier's past has been preserved, including an impressive group of Roman monuments north of the Alps.

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How bad is Japanese River Fever?

Daily Trivia / April 19, 2026

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How much web is in a pound?

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What's the difference between and Eagle Scout and a Wolf Scout?

Daily Trivia / April 19, 2026

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