How is absinthe typically prepared?

Daily Trivia / March 07, 2026

Absinthe is often referred to as la Fee Verte ("The Green Fairy") because of its coloring - typically pale or emerald green, but sometimes clear. Due to its high proof and concentration of oils, absintheurs (absinthe ...Read More

How electric is an electric eel?

Daily Trivia / March 07, 2026

The electric organs in an electric eel make up four-fifths of its body.

Where does cork come from?

Daily Trivia / March 06, 2026

Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork. The country has regulations protecting cork trees dating back to 1320. During the 1920s and 1930s, it became illegal to cut down the trees other than for essential thinning...Read More

Who wrote the first choral symphony?

Daily Trivia / March 06, 2026

The term choral symphony was coined by French composer Hector Berlioz when describing his symphony, Roméo et Juliette

Where is matter most condense?

Daily Trivia / March 06, 2026

Scientists can condense matter to greater densities and temperature than those at the center of the sun. Fusion-energy research at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory in California uses 20 laser beams to concentrate on targets ...Read More

How much water do you use in a shower?

Daily Trivia / March 05, 2026

Thirty gallons, or 135 litres, of water is used for the average shower in the United States.