How much energy does an insect burn?

Daily Trivia / January 17, 2024

An insect exerts so much energy in one hour of flying that it may lose as much as a third of its total body weight.

How did Klaatu's spaceship door remain invisible?

Daily Trivia / January 17, 2024

The spaceship in the sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was 25 feet high and was built on a studio backlot. It had to show no visible openings or hatches, yet had to open at certain times. The film's art ...Read More

How prevalent are dog bites?

Daily Trivia / January 17, 2024

The Humane Society estimates that there are 800,000 dog bites that require medical attention every year. Dog bites rank second behind sexually transmitted diseases as the most costly health problem in the United States. ...Read More

What did the first coin-op machine dispense?

Daily Trivia / January 17, 2024

The first coin-operated machine ever designed was a holy-water dispenser that required a five-drachma piece to operate. It was the brainchild of the Greek scientist Hero in the first century A.D.

What does a Garde Manger do?

Daily Trivia / January 16, 2024

In the classic French kitchen using the brigade system, this is the person responsible for the preparation of all cold foods. This can include appetizers, desserts, pates, cold sauces, salads, dressing and sandwiches. Also...Read More

How old is tuberculosis?

Daily Trivia / January 16, 2024

Tuberculosis is one of the world's oldest diseases. Some ancient mummies found in Egypt and Peru had tuberculosis.