Why did James ban golf?

Daily Trivia / May 18, 2025

Golf was banned in England and Scotland in 1457 by King James II because he claimed it distracted people from the archery practice necessary for national defense.

What color is an airplane's 'black box?'

Daily Trivia / May 17, 2025

The "black box" that houses an airplane's voice recorder is orange so it can be more easily detected amid the debris of a plane crash.

Is there someplace where you can see real pink elephants?

Daily Trivia / May 17, 2025

In regions of India where the soil is red, elephants take on a permanent pink tinge because they regularly spray dust over their bodies to protect themselves against insects.

How can you forecast the weather?

Daily Trivia / May 17, 2025

According to weather forecast experts, here is a rule of thumb for weather forecasting: winds from the northwest, west, and southwest usually indicate fair weather for a time, whereas winds from the northeast, east, and ...Read More

How bad is Tokyo's traffic?

Daily Trivia / May 16, 2025

Tokyo's expressways, built on a radial pattern dating from the eighteenth century, are so overloaded that traffic often grinds to a halt for 30 to 40 miles outside the city.

Where would you have “St. Martin’s Summer?"

Daily Trivia / May 16, 2025

In November, there is a stretch of warm dry weather with a little wind and usually a bit of haze in the air. In the United States, it is called “Indian Summer.” In England, France, and Italy, it is referred to as “St...Read More