Would you see a dead fish in Vegas?

Daily Trivia / January 28, 2025

Small-time gamblers who place small bet in order to prolong the excitement of a game are called "dead fish" by game operators because the longer the playing time, the greater the chances of losing.

What's the difference between a nook and a cranny?

Daily Trivia / January 28, 2025

The difference between a nook and a cranny: A nook is a corner and a cranny is a crack.

Who invented the catcher's mask?

Daily Trivia / January 27, 2025

Frederick Winthrop Thayer of Massachusetts, and the captain of the Harvard University Baseball Club, received a patent for his baseball catcher's mask on February 12, 1878.

How much does a snail sleep?

Daily Trivia / January 27, 2025

Snails sleep a lot. In addition to several months of winter hibernation, they crawl into their shells to get out of the hot sun, which dries them, or heavy rain, which waterlogs them. Desert snails may even doze for three ...Read More

How bad was inflation during the revolution?

Daily Trivia / January 27, 2025

During the American Revolution, inflation was so great that the price of corn rose 10,000 percent, the price of wheat 14,000 percent, the price of flour 15,000 percent, and the price of beef 33,000 percent.

Are cashews poisonous?

Daily Trivia / January 27, 2025

Cashew nuts are expensive, and never have shells because the shell and skin of the cashew nut contains extremely caustic oil that can painfully blister the skin. This dangerous oil must be completely removed before the nut...Read More