How long have knights been rescuing damsels from dragons?

Daily Trivia / September 29, 2025

The original story of a knight rescuing a damsel in distress from the clutches of a marauding dragon came in the tale of Saint George. He was a Roman Calvary officer that rode to the aid of a town in Cappadocia. The people...Read More

Is absinthe particularly addictive?

Daily Trivia / September 29, 2025

At the height of this popularity, absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug; the chemical thujone was blamed for most of its deleterious effects. By 1915 it was banned in a number of European ...Read More

When was wearing red as a bride in fashion?

Daily Trivia / September 29, 2025

During the American Revolution, many brides did not wear white wedding gowns; instead, they wore red as a symbol of rebellion.

What ice doesn't melt?

Daily Trivia / September 28, 2025

Dry ice does not melt. It sublimes, which means it goes directly from solid form to gaseous form.

How large were the first Band-Aids?

Daily Trivia / September 28, 2025

The first Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages were three inches wide and eighteen inches long. You made your own bandage by cutting off as much as you needed.

How does one learn to play the Irish harp?

Daily Trivia / September 28, 2025

The Irish harp tradition is particularly special because of its ancient method of oral transmission – all teaching of the instrument is done "by ear". This method allows performers to be creative and individualistic ...Read More