Where was the world's first underground railway?

Daily Trivia / May 17, 2026

The world's first underground railway, between Paddington (Bishop's Road) and Farringdon Street - with trains hauled by steam engines - was opened by the Metropolitan Railway on January 10th 1863. The initial section was ...Read More

How long are villi?

Daily Trivia / May 17, 2026

"Villi", finger-like projections on the small intestine (their purpose is to increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption) are four-hundredths of an inch long.

What did Napoleon have against humanists?

Daily Trivia / May 17, 2026

Napoleon favored mathematicians and physical scientists, but excluded humanists from his circle, believing them to be troublemakers.

How much did the dogs leave in New York City?

Daily Trivia / May 16, 2026

Before the enactment of the 1978 law that made it mandatory for dog owners in New York City to clean up after their pets, approximately 40 million pounds of dog excrement were deposited on the streets every year.

Is absinthe particularly addictive?

Daily Trivia / May 16, 2026

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

Why is the Philippines so popular with divers?

Daily Trivia / May 16, 2026

A virtual underwater playground with its breathtaking coral, the Philippines draws thousands of divers from Japan, China, and Taiwan each year.