Is anitipasto the antithesis of pasta?

Daily Trivia / July 05, 2025

Although many food writers have translated the Italian "antipasto" as "before the pasta," its literal meaning is "before the meal."

What makes New Jersey so bright?

Daily Trivia / July 05, 2025

The predominance of minerals mined in the world that fluoresce come from the United States; most of these are found in New Jersey.

How much was Wood awarded for his American Gothic?

Daily Trivia / July 05, 2025

Grant Wood's American Gothic caused a stir in 1930 when it was exhibited for the first time at The Art Institute of Chicago and awarded a prize of 300 dollars. Newspapers across the country carried the story, and the ...Read More

How long have Birkenstocks been worn in the U.S?

Daily Trivia / July 05, 2025

American Margot Fraser "discovered" Birkenstock sandals while on a holiday in Germany in 1966. She gained relief from a foot condition, and founded a trading company called Birkenstock Footprint Sandals, Inc. in Novato, ...Read More

How often do people dream?

Daily Trivia / July 04, 2025

People dream an average of five times a night, and each subsequent dream is longer than the one preceding it. The first dream of the evening is about 10 minutes long, and the last dream is about 45 minutes.

How big are the Chips Ahoy's ovens?

Daily Trivia / July 04, 2025

Chips Ahoy! cookies are baked in ovens which are as long as a football field. Over 4,000 cookies exit the oven each minute.