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Daily Trivia

How many avos to a pataca?

on Apr 14, 2026

It takes 100 avos to equal one pataca, which is Macao's basic unit of currency. According to one source, Macao is the only country that uses the pataca as its basic legal tender.

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When did Hollywood stop casting Mexican heavies?

Daily Trivia / April 14, 2026

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Did an Englishman invent the Scottish kilt?

Daily Trivia / April 13, 2026

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When did diamonds become unisex?

Daily Trivia / April 13, 2026

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