Why did Bissell invent his sweeper?

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2026

M. R. Bissell had a china shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was allergic to the dusty straw scattered on the floor after unpacking china from crates. So, he invented the first carpet sweeper in 1876 to clean up the mess ...Read More

How active is a homemaker?

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2026

The average house wife walks 10 miles a day around the house doing her chores. In addition, she walks nearly 4 miles and spends 25 hours a year making beds.

What about Kellogg's version of 'Country Squares?'

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2026

Because Post had revealed Country Squares before it was ready, Post's biggest competitor Kellogg was able to develop their own version in six months. Post released their Country Squares in the same year, but sales lagged ...Read More

Are Americans energy hogs?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2026

The average American uses eight times as much fuel energy as an average person anywhere else in the world.

How often do wolves attack people?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2026

Despite man's fear and hatred of the wolf, it has not ever been proved that a non-rabid wolf ever attacked a human.

Who set up New York's first recycling plant?

Daily Trivia / January 03, 2026

Colonel Waring, New York City Street Cleaning Commissioner, was responsible for organizing the first rubbish-sorting plant for recycling in the United States in 1898.