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Daily Trivia

When did electric Christmas tree lights make their debut?

on Dec 24, 2024

Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in 1895. The idea for using electric Christmas lights came from an American, Ralph E. Morris. The new lights proved safer than the traditional candles.

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What's another word for eggplant?

Daily Trivia / December 24, 2024

The eggplant has many names worldwide. In addition to "eggplant," it is called aubergine, brinjal, melanzana, garden egg, and patlican.

How long is a gondoliers' oar?

Daily Trivia / December 24, 2024

The standard single oar used by gondoliers in Venice is 14 feet long.

How long is a hairbreadth?

Daily Trivia / December 24, 2024

A "hairbreadth away" is 1/48 of an inch.

If you're hungry, Jack, would you go to Burger King?

Daily Trivia / December 24, 2024

Not in Australia -- When Burger King decided to expand its operations into Australia, it found that its business name was already trademarked by a man running a small takeaway food shop. Consequently, the first Australian ...Read More

What were Ford's Mustang's classic years like?

Daily Trivia / December 23, 2024

In 1965, Ford offered three different body styles: the convertible, the standard hardtop and the fastback. The standard hardtop outsold the fastback, 5 to 1, making the fastback a more desirable collector's item today. If ...Read More

How do you play hot cockles?

Daily Trivia / December 23, 2024

"Hot cockles" was a popular game at Christmas in medieval times. It was a game in which the other players took turns striking the blindfolded player, who had to guess the name of the person delivering each blow. "Hot ...Read More