Who built the first American log cabins?

Daily Trivia / May 31, 2026

The first log cabins in North America were built in 1683 by Swedish immigrants in Delaware.

What is Rebecca Black's singing style?

Daily Trivia / May 31, 2026

In a review for Rolling Stone writer Matthew Perpetua described the vocals as having "a peculiar tonality that inadvertently highlights the absurdity of boilerplate pop lyrics," adding that the tone in the refrain "sounds ...Read More

What's a cubit?

Daily Trivia / May 31, 2026

The cubit is the oldest known measurement, appearing in the Bible when God gives Noah instructions for the ark. Described as a Royal Cubit, it was measured from the elbow to the thumb knuckle. It was a means of insuring ...Read More

What did Whistler think of his painting of his mother?

Daily Trivia / May 31, 2026

Whistler professed to be perplexed and annoyed by the insistence of others upon viewing his work as a "portrait." In his 1890 book, The Gentle Art of Making Enemies, he writes: "Take the picture of my mother, exhibited at ...Read More

Which animal has the densest fur?

Daily Trivia / May 30, 2026

The sea otter's dark fur is the finest and densest of any animal fur. On an adult animal, there are approximately 650,000 hairs per square inch. A sea otter relies on its fur to keep it warm — it doesn't have blubber as ...Read More

What does a garde-manger do?

Daily Trivia / May 30, 2026

In a traditional French restaurant kitchen, a "garde-manger" is responsible for salads.