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Daily Trivia

When did we figure out why the sun shines?

on Apr 5, 2026

As recently as half a century ago, there was no clear understanding as to why the sun shines. The discovery that it is due to nuclear-fusion reactions was not made until the 1930s, by Hans Beth and Carl von Weizsacker.

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Where would you go to find the Rainbow Bridge?

Daily Trivia / April 05, 2026

Rainbow Bridge, Nature's abstract sculpture carved of solid sandstone, is the world's largest natural-rock span -- 278 feet wide and 309 feet high. Technically, it is located in Utah just north of the Arizona state line, ...Read More

How hot is the sun?

Daily Trivia / April 05, 2026

If a pin was heated to the same temperature as the center of the Sun, its heat would set alight everything within 60 miles of it.

How is a star like a drill?

Daily Trivia / April 05, 2026

Some neutron stars spin 600 times a second, which is as fast as a dentist's drill.

At what temperature does gallium melt?

Daily Trivia / April 04, 2026

The rare metal gallium melts at 86 degrees Fahrenheit. It is safe to touch; if you hold a piece of it in your hand and wait, it will melt.

Which was the first Pope to be murdered?

Daily Trivia / April 03, 2026

John VIII (died 882) was the first Pope to be murdered – he was poisoned and then clubbed to death.

What are the colors of a rainbow?

Daily Trivia / April 03, 2026

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