Is an emerald worth more than a diamond?

Daily Trivia / October 11, 2025

While diamonds are usually considered the most precious of stones, a large, near flawless emerald is worth considerably more than a diamond of the same size.

How much does the brain move?

Daily Trivia / October 10, 2025

The soft mass of the adult brain is motionless. Though it consumes up to 25 percent of the blood's oxygen supply, it does not grow, divide, or contract.

How many inches would Shakespeare budge?

Daily Trivia / October 10, 2025

The phrase "To not budge an inch" is from Will Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, "Induction," Scene 1. This phrase was first uttered by the drunken tinker Christopher Sly. Sly's refusal to budge altered what had been a ...Read More

How large an animal can an eagle kill?

Daily Trivia / October 10, 2025

An eagle can attack, kill, and carry away an animal as large as a young deer. The Harpy eagle of South America feed on monkeys.

When should you put your coat on in Sweden?

Daily Trivia / October 10, 2025

In Sweden, when leaving someone's home, wait until you get to the doorway to step outside before putting on your coat. To do so earlier suggests you are eager to leave. When entering or departing a Russian home, it is ...Read More

How often do ospreys return to their nests?

Daily Trivia / October 10, 2025

On the Baja coast, osprey couples return to the same nests year after year. These birds rebuild their old nest, carefully repairing any damage caused by winds, rain, and age. After years of rebuilding, some osprey nests ...Read More