Where did the amethyst get its name?

Daily Trivia / March 02, 2026

The amethyst gets its name from the Greek amethystos, which means "remedy for drunkeness."

What did Nero and Henry have in common?

Daily Trivia / March 02, 2026

Nero and Henry VIII were both relatively good rulers when they assumed power, but both became bloodstained tyrants. Each killed a philosopher who had been a good influence: Nero compelled Seneca to commit suicide and Henry...Read More

How much does Burger King bring on the bacon?

Daily Trivia / March 02, 2026

Burger King® uses approximately 500,000 pounds of bacon every month in its restaurants.

How many feathers in a shuttlecock?

Daily Trivia / March 01, 2026

Olympic badminton rules say that the shuttlecock has to have exactly 16 feathers. The best shuttles are made from the feathers from the left wing of a goose.

Which state is tops in cheese?

Daily Trivia / February 28, 2026

California is the second-largest cheesemaking state after Wisconsin. It is the leader in producing Hispanic-style cheeses such as Monterey Jack.

What is Frankincense?

Daily Trivia / February 28, 2026

Frankincense is a sweet smelling gum resin derived from certain Boswellia trees which, at the time of Christ, grew in Arabia, India, and Ethiopia. Tradition says that it was presented to the Christ Child by Balthasar, the ...Read More