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Daily Trivia

How did a northern barbarian become king?

on Apr 12, 2025

As a mercenary commander he began building larger units of men, aiming for greater territorial ambitions. By the time he was in his forties he finally succeeded, becoming king of Aquilonia, the most powerful kingdom of the age, having strangled the previous ruler on the steps of the throne.

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How thick is the Antarctic ice sheet?

Daily Trivia / April 11, 2025

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What was Mary Todd Lincoln's nickname?

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Mary Todd Lincoln was so disliked in her day that she was nicknamed "The She-Wolf."

Was Popeye Iranian?

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How is alchemy connected to astrology?

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How many commercials are aimed at children?

Daily Trivia / April 10, 2025

According to the federal Trade Commission, there are 20,000 television commercials made each year that are aimed exclusively at children. Of these, 7,000 are for sugared breakfast cereals.

What does the Capitol Records beacon say?

Daily Trivia / April 10, 2025

The Capitol Records building in Los Angeles, California is built to resemble a stack of records. A red airplane-warning light atop the structure flashes out the word "Hollywood" in Morse code every 20 seconds or so.