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Daily Trivia

How bad is Japanese River Fever?

on Jan 29, 2025

One of the deadliest diseases in the world is Japanese River Fever, with a mortality rate of more than 50 percent. It is found only near rivers in certain areas of Japan, China, Korea, Burma, and India.

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Who was the first dark horse candidate?

Daily Trivia / January 29, 2025

In May 1844, James Knox Polk of Tennessee became the first "dark horse" candidate in American political history to receive the presidential nomination as the Democrats ended their Baltimore national convention. Polk ...Read More

How many flowers are there?

Daily Trivia / January 29, 2025

There are 250,000 species of flowering plants on Earth today.

What is the Andrea Doria's legacy?

Daily Trivia / January 29, 2025

There were several months of hearings in New York City in the aftermath of the collision. Both shipping lines contributed to a settlement fund for the victims. For the Swedish-American Line, damages were estimated at $2 ...Read More

Which is the rarest blood type?

Daily Trivia / January 28, 2025

Type O is the most common blood type in the world. Type AB is the rarest. There is also a subtype called A-H, but to date, only three people in the world are known to have it.

When did chinchillas first come to North America?

Daily Trivia / January 28, 2025

Eleven chinchillas were brought from the Andes Mountains in South America in the 1930's. All chinchillas presently in North America are descended from these eleven chinchillas.

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.