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Daily Trivia

Who invented the hypodermic needle?

on Jan 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.

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What dragon was the Norse God of Thunder's arch-enemy?

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2026

Thor's only worthy adversary was a serpent dragon known as Jormungand, or the Midgard Serpent. Jormungand was the son of Loki and Angerboda and was expelled by Odin, forcing it to encircle the earth and hold its tail in ...Read More

Does Japan get much snow?

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2026

In the southern part of Japan, it rarely snows to any great amount except for the mountains, but the northern part usually has plenty of snow in the winter. Autumn is by far the best time to visit Japan, as far as the ...Read More

Who owns 'Stormy Weather?'

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2026

The publishing rights to "Stormy Weather" and "Hello, Dolly!," as well as the soundtracks from "Grease," "Mame," "Annie," and "A Chorus Line" are owned by rock star Paul McCartney.

How many times did Burroughs visit Africa?

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2026

A prolific and imaginative writer, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote 26 Tarzan books without ever visiting Africa.

What is a woman's rule called?

Daily Trivia / January 20, 2026

Government by a woman or women is called a "gynarchy."

How large can an egg get?

Daily Trivia / January 20, 2026

The largest known egg ever laid by a creature was that of the extinct Aepyornis of Madagascar. The egg was 9.5 inches long. It had a volume of 2.35 gallons.