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Daily Trivia

How loud is a pig?

on Sep 19, 2024

Pigs are exceedingly loud creatures. A University of Illinois study measured average pig squeals that ranged from 100 to 115 decibels. The supersonic Concorde jet, by comparison, was originally banned from New York when its engines exceeded 112 decibels at takeoff.

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Did camels wander the American plains?

Daily Trivia / September 19, 2024

Camels were used as pack animals in Nevada and Arizona as late as 1870.

What size is a cloud droplet?

Daily Trivia / September 19, 2024

Cloud droplets measure about 0.0008 inches across, about one-fortieth the size of a pinhead. They are so light that they float in the air.

How tough is an armadillo's armor?

Daily Trivia / September 19, 2024

The armor of the armadillo is not as tough as it appears. It is very pliable, much like a human fingernail.

How does a crab escape?

Daily Trivia / September 19, 2024

Crabs and other crustaceans can escape danger by simply discarding an injured or trapped limb.

How much Coke do the French drink?

Daily Trivia / September 18, 2024

French consumers drink an average 88 servings of Coca-Cola products per year.

What is written on the sole of a Grecian bride's shoe?

Daily Trivia / September 18, 2024

In Greece, it is a wedding tradition to write the names of all single female friends and relatives of the bride on the sole of her shoe. After the wedding, the shoe is examined, and those whose names have worn off are said...Read More