What was Tiny Tim's original name?

Daily Trivia / August 22, 2026

Before settling on the name of Tiny Tim for his character in "A Christmas Carol," three other alliterative names were considered by Charles Dickens. They were Little Larry, Puny Pete, and Small Sam.

How much water does a toilet use?

Daily Trivia / August 22, 2026

An average toilet uses 5 to 7 gallons of water every time it is flushed. A single leaky toilet can waste more than 50 gallons a day, amounting to 18,000 gallons a year.

Is a sunburn bad for the blood?

Daily Trivia / August 22, 2026

A simple, moderately severe sunburn damages the blood vessels to such an extent that it takes four to fifteen months for them to return to their normal condition.

Should you turn your computer off all the time?

Daily Trivia / August 22, 2026

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, it's much like starting the day by jumping into ...Read More

How many Englishmen have been Pope?

Daily Trivia / August 21, 2026

The only Englishman to become Pope was Nicholas Breakspear, who was Adrian IV from 1154 to 1159.

How expensive is rust?

Daily Trivia / August 21, 2026

From bridges to rebar, rust is everywhere. According to a recent study, the annual cost of metallic corrosion in the U.S. is approximately $300 billion. The report, by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America, ...Read More