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Daily Trivia

Why are there so many birth defects in Moscow?

on Apr 26, 2025

Birth defects in Moscow are alarmingly high. The infant death rate stands at 15 per 1,000 live births, nearly twice the U.S. rate. American experts believe that chemical pollution, lead poisoning, and/or exposure to radiation are the primary causes of these defects and infant deaths.

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Do we sing happy birthday or good morning?

Daily Trivia / April 26, 2025

Sunday school teachers Patty and Mildred Hill wrote a song in the 1890s that we still sing today. Happy Birthday to You was a rewrite of their earlier song, Good Morning to All.

How many restrooms does the Pentagon sport?

Daily Trivia / April 25, 2025

There are 284 restrooms along the 17.5 miles of corridors in the Pentagon.

What is the blank document?

Daily Trivia / April 25, 2025

Carte blanche, which means unconditional authority or power, was coined during the mid 1600s and literally means in French “blank document.”

Who came up with the modern version of Sudoku?

Daily Trivia / April 25, 2025

The modern Sudoku was designed anonymously by Howard Garns, a 74-year-old retired architect and freelance puzzle constructor, and first published in 1979. Garns added a third dimension to the traditional Roman practice of ...Read More

How did the gazelle get its name?

Daily Trivia / April 25, 2025

The word "gazelle" comes from the Arabian term for "affectionate," and it is believed to be inspired by the creature's large, gentle eyes.

How long have Birkenstocks been worn in the U.S?

Daily Trivia / April 25, 2025

American Margot Fraser "discovered" Birkenstock sandals while on a holiday in Germany in 1966. She gained relief from a foot condition, and founded a trading company called Birkenstock Footprint Sandals, Inc. in Novato, ...Read More