Who was SNL's first host?

Daily Trivia / June 29, 2026

The first guest host of NBC's Saturday Night Live was comedian George Carlin on October 10, 1975.

What happened to Mary and Martha's killer?

Daily Trivia / June 29, 2026

Mary Anne Nichols, Martha Turner, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, and Catherine Eddowes were London prostitutes who were murdered and dismembered by the notorious "Jack the Ripper" in the autumn of 1888. The perpetrator ...Read More

Who invented the coffee filter?

Daily Trivia / June 28, 2026

The coffee filter was invented by Melitta Bentz, in Germany in 1908. She pierced holes in a tin container, put a circular piece of absorbent paper in the bottom of it and put her creation over a coffee pot.

What does it mean to be 'traduced?'

Daily Trivia / June 28, 2026

The verb "traduc" means to say untrue or malicious things about someone or something; if you have been "traduced," you have been slandered or vilified.

How tall are coffee trees?

Daily Trivia / June 28, 2026

Species of coffee trees can grow as tall as 32 feet and their leaves can range in color from purple to yellow. Green is the predominant color, however.

Who is the father of the vaccine?

Daily Trivia / June 28, 2026

Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman is considered to be the godfather of the modern vaccine era. Having created nearly three dozen vaccines, more than any other scientist, Hilleman is also credited with saving more lives than any ...Read More