What happened in 1850 that made life more difficult for slaves?

Daily Trivia / January 23, 2026

The U.S. Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made it more difficult for black slaves to escape to freedom. Prior to the act passing, slaves were free if they could get to a free state or territory. The Fugitive Slave Act required ...Read More

What makes Maine unique?

Daily Trivia / January 23, 2026

Maine is the only state in the United States whose name is just one syllable.

How much did the first pay phones cost?

Daily Trivia / January 23, 2026

In 1889, the first coin-operated telephone, patented by Hartford, Connecticut inventor William Gray, was installed in the Hartford Bank. Soon, "pay phones" were installed in stores, hotels, saloons, and restaurants, and ...Read More

How large is Jupiter?

Daily Trivia / January 22, 2026

All the planets in our solar system could be placed inside the planet Jupiter.

What was Bill Gates first company?

Daily Trivia / January 22, 2026

Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, launched his business career in 1969, at age 14 by forming a company named Lakeside Programming Group. Gates and his friend Paul Allen signed an agreement with Computer Center Corporation to ...Read More

Who invented the hypodermic needle?

Daily Trivia / January 22, 2026

The hypodermic needle was invented in 1853. It was initially used for giving injections of morphine as a painkiller. Physicians mistakenly believed that morphine would not be addictive if it by-passed the digestive tract.