How bad is Japanese River Fever?

Daily Trivia / April 08, 2026

One of the deadliest diseases in the world is Japanese River Fever, with a mortality rate of more than 50 percent. It is found only near rivers in certain areas of Japan, China, Korea, Burma, and India.

Is alchemy a real science?

Daily Trivia / April 08, 2026

Alchemy refers to both an early protoscience and an early philosophical discipline, both combining elements of chemistry, metallurgy, physics, medicine, astrology, semiotics, mysticism, spiritualism, and art. Alchemy has ...Read More

Why do geese fly in a "V?"

Daily Trivia / April 08, 2026

Migrating geese fly in a V-formation to save energy. A goose's wings churn the air and leave an air current behind. In the flying wedge, each bird is in position to get a lift from the current left by the bird ahead. It is...Read More

How long can a dead sponge hang around?

Daily Trivia / April 08, 2026

Dead sponges can resist bacterial decay for more than five years when submerged in fresh water.

How old is the Veil nebula?

Daily Trivia / April 08, 2026

The Veil nebula was formed by an explosion which took place over 30,000 years ago, when the first people lived on Earth.

How many pennies were there originally?

Daily Trivia / April 07, 2026

The U.S. Mint was authorized to produce one-cent copper coins on April 2, 1792. Originally, there were four designs struck: the "chain" cent, the "wreathed" cent, the "flowing hair" cent, and the "liberty" cent.