Do educated people live longer?

Daily Trivia / November 14, 2024

More education means longer life. Research shows that college graduates live longer than people who did not complete high school.

What is a ponce?

Daily Trivia / November 13, 2024

"Ponce" is a British slang expression for a pimp or a campily effeminate male.

Where are you unlikely to find a white elephant sale?

Daily Trivia / November 13, 2024

The white elephant is the sacred animal of Thailand.

What does Evonne's name mean?

Daily Trivia / November 13, 2024

Tennis pro Evonne Goolagong's last name means "kangaroo's nose" in one of Australia's aboriginal languages.

When did macaroni manufacturing begin in the U.S?

Daily Trivia / November 13, 2024

The first macaroni factory in the United States was established in 1848. It was started by Antoine Zegera in Brooklyn, New York.

Are all palm leaves made the same?

Daily Trivia / November 12, 2024

The leaves of palm trees vary greatly in size. The largest are the talipot palm with fan-shaped leaves that may be 15 feet (4.6 m) wide, and the raffia palm whose leaves may be 65 feet (20 m) long and 8 feet (2.47 m) wide.