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Daily Trivia

How long has Halley's comet been coming around?

on Jun 18, 2025

Halley's comet, one of the most famous ever known, returns to Earth every 76 years, and has been observed and recorded for more than 3,000 years.

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What did Bob have to do with Harry?

Daily Trivia / June 18, 2025

Before he catapulted to fame, Bob Dylan was paid $50 in 1960 for playing the harmonica on a Harry Belafonte album.

What makes the Praying Mantis so special?

Daily Trivia / June 17, 2025

Praying mantids are one of the few insects that can turn their heads. They have excellent vision, and hunt insects (and sometimes small vertebrates) by stealth and a rapid striking attack. No mantis is poisonous.

How often do people dream?

Daily Trivia / July 04, 2025

People dream an average of five times a night, and each subsequent dream is longer than the one preceding it. The first dream of the evening is about 10 minutes long, and the last dream is about 45 minutes.