Was Shakespeare a pioneer?

Daily Trivia / May 18, 2026

Shakespeare was the first to use certain words that are now common, including "hurry," "bump," "eyeball," and "anchovy."

Which planet has a longer day than year?

Daily Trivia / May 18, 2026

Venus is the planet that turns most slowly on its axis. It spins once every 243 Earth days. Since Venus takes 224 Earth days to complete one orbit of the Sun, its days are longer than its years.

Does the Green Man have a wife, or any pets?

Daily Trivia / May 18, 2026

Leafy face architectural ornamentations are almost always male: green women are rare. However, green cats, lions and demons are also found. On gravestones and other memorials, human skulls are sometimes shown sprouting ...Read More

What's the difference between a zebu and a zebub?

Daily Trivia / May 18, 2026

Zebus are humped cattle found in India, China, and northern Africa. Zebubs are tsetse-like flies found in Ethiopia.

How dedicated are penguin dads?

Daily Trivia / May 18, 2026

A father Emperor penguin withstands the Antarctic cold for 60 days or more to protect his eggs, which he keeps on his feet, covered with a feathered flap. During this entire time he doesn't eat a thing. Most father ...Read More

Which is the world's most common language?

Daily Trivia / May 17, 2026

The most commonly used language in the world is Chinese. It is spoken by over 1 billion people.