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Daily Trivia

How large can an egg get?

on Jan 20, 2026

The largest known egg ever laid by a creature was that of the extinct Aepyornis of Madagascar. The egg was 9.5 inches long. It had a volume of 2.35 gallons.

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Where does cork come from?

Daily Trivia / January 19, 2026

Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork. The country has regulations protecting cork trees dating back to 1320. During the 1920s and 1930s, it became illegal to cut down the trees other than for essential thinning...Read More

Did Anne give Henry any children?

Daily Trivia / January 19, 2026

King Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, miscarried during her fourth month of pregnancy. She did produce Henry an illegitimate daughter, Elizabeth (born before they were married), who would rule England for 45 years.

Should you leave your computer turned on or off?

Daily Trivia / January 19, 2026

Either, but pick a state and leave it that way. Don't use the on/off switch on your personal computer any more than necessary. There's a surge of electricity every time the switch is turned on. For fragile computer chips, ...Read More

How many elements are in a gemstone?

Daily Trivia / January 18, 2026

Most gemstones contain several elements. Except the diamond -- it's all carbon.

What color is a coffee tree's leaves?

Daily Trivia / January 18, 2026

Species of coffee trees can grow as tall as 32 feet and their leaves can range in color from purple to yellow. Green is the predominant color, however.