Which vegetable was the first grown in space?

Daily Trivia / May 04, 2026

In October 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be grown in space. NASA and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, created the technology with the goal of feeding astronauts on long space voyages, and eventually, ...Read More

When was the first shoe tied?

Daily Trivia / May 03, 2026

The shoestring was invented in England in 1790. Prior to this time, all shoes were fastened with buckles.

How much time do you spend online?

Daily Trivia / May 03, 2026

The average wired adult will spend 5.3 percent of the rest of his or her life online, according to research firm Cyber Dialogue, based on an extensive survey of Internet users. The study's results showed that the average ...Read More

Which is the best tennis racket for your health?

Daily Trivia / May 03, 2026

Using a graphite tennis racket reportedly helps prevent the onset of "tennis elbow."

How successful was The Weather Channel initially?

Daily Trivia / May 03, 2026

In 1982, its inaugural year, The Weather Channel lost $10.6 million, and came dangerously close to being shut down. In fact, the network didn't make any money until 1985. Since then, The Weather Channel has steadily grown ...Read More

How small can sunspots be?

Daily Trivia / May 02, 2026

The smallest visible sunspots have an area of 500 million square miles, about fifty times the size of Africa. The largest sunspots have an area of about 7,000 million square miles.