Are Americans energy hogs?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2026

The average American uses eight times as much fuel energy as an average person anywhere else in the world.

How often do wolves attack people?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2026

Despite man's fear and hatred of the wolf, it has not ever been proved that a non-rabid wolf ever attacked a human.

Who set up New York's first recycling plant?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2026

Colonel Waring, New York City Street Cleaning Commissioner, was responsible for organizing the first rubbish-sorting plant for recycling in the United States in 1898.

Was Paul Revere a failure?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2026

Paul Revere, the greatest silversmith of colonial America, was a failure at his second trade, copperplate engraving. His artistry on copper was poor, and he worked at engraving only when he was financially hard-put.

How quickly did America fill with cars?

Daily Trivia / January 02, 2026

In 1900, there were 8,000 cars in the United States; by 1919, there were 6 million cars in the U.S.

Who invented the parachute?

Daily Trivia / January 02, 2026

Credit for the invention of the parachute goes to Sebastien Lenormand in 1783. In 1495, Leonardo da Vinci designed a pyramid-shaped chute. J. P. Blanchard (1753-1809), a Frenchman, is said to have been the first to use a ...Read More