What made John so special?

Daily Trivia / January 16, 2026

In 1870, English critic and social theorist John Ruskin (1819-1900) was appointed Slade Professor at Oxford, the first professor of art in England.

How many bones are there in a foot?

Daily Trivia / January 15, 2026

The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons. The 52 bones in your feet make up about 25 percent of all the bones in your body.

How does a dog know when to cross the street?

Daily Trivia / January 15, 2026

The seeing-eye dog, or any dog trained to guide the blind, cannot tell a red light from a green one. When it lead its master across the street, it watches the traffic flow to tell when it is safe to cross.

Which woman has appeared most on the cover of 'Time?'

Daily Trivia / January 15, 2026

The woman who has appeared most on the covers of "Time" magazine is the Virgin Mary – ten times.

Should kids get financial enticement to get good grades?

Daily Trivia / January 15, 2026

More than 50 percent of adults surveyed said that children should not be paid money for getting good grades in school.

What did San Juan used to be called?

Daily Trivia / January 15, 2026

The city of San Juan used to be known as Puerto Rico (which means "rich port" in Spanish), while the island of Puerto Rico was originally named San Juan.