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Daily Trivia

Can you see a green flash at sunrise?

on May 8, 2025

A green flash is sometimes seen just as the sun sets or rises. This occurs because green light is bent most strongly by the atmosphere. So the green is seen before other colors at sunrise, and after the other colors have vanished at sunset.

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Who was methadone named after?

Daily Trivia / May 08, 2025

The generic name of the drug methadone is dolophine. It was named in honor of Adolph Hitler.

What's the difference between a mule and a hinny?

Daily Trivia / May 07, 2025

A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse whereas a hinny is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. The term "mule" (Latin mulus) was formerly applied to the offspring of any two creatures of ...Read More

Which colony was the first to declare independence?

Daily Trivia / May 07, 2025

Of the thirteen original colonies, New Hampshire was the first to declare its independence from Mother England -- a full six months before the Declaration of Independence was signed.

How many bricks make up the Empire State Building?

Daily Trivia / May 07, 2025

There are more than 10 million bricks in the Empire State Building.

What were the names of Jack's victims?

Daily Trivia / May 07, 2025

Mary Anne Nichols, Martha Turner, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, and Catherine Eddowes were London prostitutes who were murdered and dismembered by the notorious "Jack the Ripper" in the autumn of 1888. The perpetrator ...Read More

Where does the U.S. excel, according to travelers?

Daily Trivia / May 06, 2025

When it comes to what really matters to travelers, the United States has the rest of the world beat when it comes to its toilets. Per a survey of 100 international travel writers, the United States has, by far, the best in...Read More