What was the Greek word for homosexual?

Daily Trivia / October 13, 2026

Oddly, no term existed for "homosexuality" in ancient Greece -- there were only a variety of expressions referring to specific homosexual roles. Experts find this baffling, as the old Greek culture regarded male/male love ...Read More

Which branch of the U.S. Military was first to admit women to its academy?

Daily Trivia / October 13, 2026

The Coast Guard Academy in July of 1976 was the first U.S. service academy to admit women.

Are boys dumber than girls?

Daily Trivia / October 12, 2026

Only about 30 percent of teenage males consistently apply sun protection lotion when going poolside, compared to 46 percent of female teens.

Is January 1st everyone's birthday?

Daily Trivia / October 12, 2026

In many countries, it is the custom to wish friends a "Happy Birthday" on January 1st, rather than a "Happy New Year." This day is nicknamed "Everyman's Birthday," and is considered the day when everyone becomes a year ...Read More

When did ice cream first become available to the people?

Daily Trivia / October 12, 2026

After more than a century as a dessert for royalty alone, ice cream was made available to the general public for the first time at Café Procope, the first café in Paris, in 1670.

When does your heart beat the fastest?

Daily Trivia / October 11, 2026

The heart beats faster during a brisk walk or heated argument than during sexual intercourse.