What was inside WWII lifejackets?

Daily Trivia / October 30, 2025

Life preservers and the lining of aviators' jackets used during World War II were made from fiber found in milkweed pods.

Why were seat belts for pilots introduced?

Daily Trivia / October 30, 2025

When airplanes were still a novel invention, seat belts for pilots were installed only after the consequence of their absence was observed to be fatal - several pilots fell to their deaths while flying upside down.

What was Mary's lineage to the throne?

Daily Trivia / October 29, 2025

Mary was the second daughter and fifth child of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. A stillborn sister and three short-lived brothers, including the prince Henry, had preceded her. Through her mother, she ...Read More

How much was the White House's architect paid?

Daily Trivia / October 29, 2025

Architect James Horan was awarded $500 and a parcel of land in Washington, D.C. for his 1792 winning design for the President's House, now known as the White House.

How does a wandering albatross dance?

Daily Trivia / October 29, 2025

Wandering albatrosses spread their wings, clack bills, and shake heads in a ritual dance. Bonds between courting birds may last the whole of a 50-year lifetime.

Which famous king couldn't write?

Daily Trivia / October 29, 2025

Charlemagne, the Frankish Emperor, never learned to write; even though he practiced on tablets, he admitted he couldn't master the skill. He learned to read, however.