How long has baby new year been around?

Daily Trivia / September 01, 2026

The tradition of using a baby to signify the new year was begun in Greece around 600 BC. It was their tradition at that time to celebrate their god of wine, Dionysus, by parading a baby in a basket, representing the annual...Read More

Which Barbie doll sold the best?

Daily Trivia / September 01, 2026

The best-selling Barbie doll ever was Totally Hair Barbie. She had flowing tresses from the top of her head down to her toes.

Who came up with the modern version of Sudoku?

Daily Trivia / September 01, 2026

The modern Sudoku was designed anonymously by Howard Garns, a 74-year-old retired architect and freelance puzzle constructor, and first published in 1979. Garns added a third dimension to the traditional Roman practice of ...Read More

How much did Carnegie donate?

Daily Trivia / August 31, 2026

Andrew Carnegie donated about $330 million to libraries, research projects, and world peace endeavors.

What was Tiny Tim's original name?

Daily Trivia / August 31, 2026

Before settling on the name of Tiny Tim for his character in "A Christmas Carol," three other alliterative names were considered by Charles Dickens. They were Little Larry, Puny Pete, and Small Sam.

How did Samuel preclude Orville and Wilbur?

Daily Trivia / August 31, 2026

Dr. Samuel Langley was able to get many model airplanes to fly, but on December 8, 1903, Langley's "human carrying flying machine," the aerodrome plunged into the Potomac River near Washington D.C., in front of ...Read More