Why weren't Egyptian men bald?

Daily Trivia / October 20, 2025

According to Greek historian Herodotus, Egyptian men never became bald. The reason for this was that, as children, Egyptian males had their heads shaved, and their scalps were continually exposed to the health-giving rays ...Read More

How fast should you drive?

Daily Trivia / October 20, 2025

A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.

How did the florin come about?

Daily Trivia / October 19, 2025

Florence, Italy was the first city to mint its own gold coins in 1252. The fiorino became known as the florence, then the florin.

Is Black Friday restricted to the U.S?

Daily Trivia / October 19, 2025

As the popularity of Black Friday grew, Canadians started crossing the border to take advantage of the Black Friday deals in the U.S. In 2008, some of the major retailers in Canada began offering their own Black Friday ...Read More

Has it always been call the 'Swoosh'?

Daily Trivia / October 19, 2025

Originally, the mark was simply referred to as "the stripe." Over time, it began to be called a "Swoosh," but there is no record of a specific date or occasion for its taking on that name. In the 1960s, a Blue Ribbon ...Read More

Why did Horatio choose St. Pauls?

Daily Trivia / October 19, 2025

English naval hero Viscount Horatio Nelson chose to be buried in St. Paul's Church in London rather than in the national shrine of Westminster Abbey because he had heard that Westminster was sinking into the Thames.