Is alchemy still practiced today?

Daily Trivia / May 09, 2026

Not really -- Today, the discipline is of interest mainly to historians of science and philosophy, and for its mystic, esoteric, and artistic aspects. Nevertheless, alchemy was one of the main precursors of modern sciences...Read More

How long does a nematode sleep?

Daily Trivia / May 09, 2026

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans ages the equivalent of 5 human years for every day they live, usually expiring after 14 days. However, when stressed, the worm goes into a state of suspended animation that can last for ...Read More

Who came up with cellophane?

Daily Trivia / May 08, 2026

It was Swiss chemist Jacques Edwin Brandenberger who invented cellophane, back in 1908.

How many earthquakes occur annually?

Daily Trivia / May 08, 2026

There are more than 50,000 earthquakes throughout the world every year.

Do you have any 'loving trees?'

Daily Trivia / May 08, 2026

The philodendron is one of any various climbing tropical American plants often cultivated as house plants. Tthe word comes from the Greek word philodendros which means "loving trees."

Should you fix that dripping faucet?

Daily Trivia / May 08, 2026

A dripping hot water faucet wastes an average of 40 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month. This is the equivalent of running a color television 8 hours a day for about 31 days.