Is Brazil the land of big critters?

Daily Trivia / January 05, 2026

Brazil is a land with a lot of big creatures -- it is home to the world's largest snake (the anaconda, measuring up to 35 feet in length), largest spider, largest rodent (the capybara, a sort of guinea pig the size of a ...Read More

What did people use before there were lawnmowers?

Daily Trivia / January 05, 2026

Prior to the invention of lawn mowers, lawns were cut with scythes, but this operation was ineffective unless the lawn was wet. The sale of lawn mowers got a great boost when lawn tennis came into vogue in England in 1870.

Are we getting enough sleep?

Daily Trivia / January 05, 2026

Lack of sleep is becoming such a problem for American adults that 8 percent say they occasionally or frequently fall asleep at work, and 19 percent say they make errors because of sleepiness.

How fast are ostriches?

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2026

Ostriches are such fast runners, they can outrun a horse. Male ostriches can roar like a lion.

Why did Bissell invent his sweeper?

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2026

M. R. Bissell had a china shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was allergic to the dusty straw scattered on the floor after unpacking china from crates. So, he invented the first carpet sweeper in 1876 to clean up the mess ...Read More

How active is a homemaker?

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2026

The average house wife walks 10 miles a day around the house doing her chores. In addition, she walks nearly 4 miles and spends 25 hours a year making beds.