How many volts are in an X-ray?

Daily Trivia / January 28, 2026

A chest X-ray is comprised of 90,000 to 130,000 electron volts.

What was Mary's lineage to the throne?

Daily Trivia / January 28, 2026

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

Are the whales actually singing?

Daily Trivia / January 28, 2026

Not as we think of it. Humans produce sound by expelling air through the larynx. The vocal cords within the larynx open and close as necessary to separate the stream of air into discrete pockets of air. These pockets are ...Read More

Is Jesus celebrated during Japanese Christmas?

Daily Trivia / January 27, 2026

The story of the Child Jesus born in a manger is fascinating to the little girls of Japan, for they love anything having to do with babies. In the scene of the Nativity they become familiar for the first time with a cradle...Read More

What did Francis' father think of his chosen vocation?

Daily Trivia / January 27, 2026

St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan religious order in 1209, was a layman born rich. When he embarked on a career of charity, his father disowned him.

What did Lydia recommend for hair care?

Daily Trivia / January 27, 2026

In 1829, when Mrs. Lydia Child wrote The Frugal Housewife, hair care was a lot different from what it is now. New England rum was considered to be excellent for cleaning the hair and keeping it healthy; brandy was supposed...Read More