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Daily Trivia

How long does a nematode sleep?

on May 9, 2026

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans ages the equivalent of 5 human years for every day they live, usually expiring after 14 days. However, when stressed, the worm goes into a state of suspended animation that can last for 2 months or more. The human equivalent would be to sleep for about 200 years.

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Who came up with cellophane?

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It was Swiss chemist Jacques Edwin Brandenberger who invented cellophane, back in 1908.

How many earthquakes occur annually?

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There are more than 50,000 earthquakes throughout the world every year.

Do you have any 'loving trees?'

Daily Trivia / May 08, 2026

The philodendron is one of any various climbing tropical American plants often cultivated as house plants. Tthe word comes from the Greek word philodendros which means "loving trees."

Should you fix that dripping faucet?

Daily Trivia / May 08, 2026

A dripping hot water faucet wastes an average of 40 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month. This is the equivalent of running a color television 8 hours a day for about 31 days.

How far can you see from the top of the Empire State Building?

Daily Trivia / May 07, 2026

On a clear day, you can see five states from atop the Empire State Building in New York City: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

Should women who snore be concerned?

Daily Trivia / May 07, 2026

A study by researcher Frank Hu and the Harvard School of Public Health found that women who snore are at an increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.