What did Cambridge astronomers discover in 1991?

Daily Trivia / June 26, 2026

In October 1991, astronomers at Cambridge, England, discovered one of the dimmest stars ever seen. It is relatively close to Earth, but so dim – 10,000 times fainter than the Sun – that it is visible only with a large ...Read More

How many bytes in a megabyte?

Daily Trivia / June 25, 2026

There are exactly 1,048576 bytes in one megabyte. Half a byte is called a "nybble."

Can an insect live without a head?

Daily Trivia / June 25, 2026

Some insects, after their head is severed, may live for as much as a year. They react automatically to light, temperature, humidity, chemicals, and other stimuli.

Do geese eat before they migrate?

Daily Trivia / June 25, 2026

Prior to migration a goose will consume the equivalent of up to 25 percent of its body weight per day, accumulating large amounts of fat. During the migration, geese may cover up to 600 miles per day. At the end of the ...Read More

Where does Cork come from?

Daily Trivia / June 25, 2026

Cork comes from the bark of trees. Specifically, it is harvested from the cork tree, which takes more than ten years to produce one layer of cork.

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