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Daily Trivia

Where would you celebrate Silvester?

on Mar 22, 2026

The day before January 1 is called Silvester in Germany. The holiday is named after pope Silvester I, who died 335 A.D. Typically, Germans will meet somewhere or gather together in their houses on Silvester, waiting until midnight to celebrate the new year.

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Why can't you see a rainbow at noon?

Daily Trivia / March 22, 2026

A rainbow can be seen only in the morning or late afternoon. It is a phenomenon that can occur only when the sun is 40 degrees or less above the horizon.

Did Walter act too much?

Daily Trivia / March 22, 2026

In a 1996 interview, actor Walter Matthau related this self-deprecating story about his film career: "Apparently, I shout a lot in most films. I did a film with Elvis Presley, King Creole. And the Hungarian director says ...Read More

How large is the sun?

Daily Trivia / March 21, 2026

The Sun is colossal. It contains 99.8 percent of the total mass of the solar system. More than one million Earths would be required to match its volume.

When did the first shampoo arrive?

Daily Trivia / March 21, 2026

Shampoo was first marketed in the U.S. in 1930 by John Breck, who was the captain of a volunteer fire department.

Which country was the first to allow women to vote?

Daily Trivia / March 20, 2026

New Zealand was the first country to give woman the vote, in 1893.

What is in moussaka?

Daily Trivia / March 20, 2026

Coined about 1930, the popular Greek dish moussaka consists of layers of seasoned ground lamb and eggplant, and is usually topped with a custard or cheese sauce and baked.