Did Mary succeed her father as monarchy?

Daily Trivia / June 24, 2026

No -- In 1547, Henry died, to be succeeded by Edward VI. Edward was England's first Protestant monarch; his Parliament's Act of Uniformity prescribed Protestant rites for church services, such as the use of Thomas Cranmer'...Read More

Why is there no Nobel Prize in mathematics?

Daily Trivia / June 24, 2026

There is no Nobel Prize for mathematics. A common legend states that Nobel decided against a prize in mathematics because a woman - said to be either his fiance, wife, or mistress - rejected him for or cheated on him with ...Read More

What does Nike have to do with shoes?

Daily Trivia / June 24, 2026

Nike, Inc. is a major American supplier of athletic shoes, apparel and sports equipment. The company took its name from Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory, after company designer Jeff Johnson presented the name to founder ...Read More

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.