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Can You Give Me Trivia on Pandas?

Mr. Brainiac — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:02:55 +0000

This animal is best known for its adorable and immense appearance but few people are aware that pandas are actually born pink, without fur, and smaller than a mouse. Their famous black-and-white coloring only becomes visible after a month or so.

Can You Give Me Some Trivia on Shells?

Mr. Brainiac — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:59:33 +0000

A lot of people like to comb the beaches for shells because they make pretty displays or accessories. But there are more to them than meets the eye. In places like New Guinea, for instance, shells actually double as currency. Other times, they can prove problematic, as you’ll find out for yourself when you come into contact with cashew nut shells, which possesses a type of oil that many are allergic to.

Can You Give Me Some Valentine’s Day Card Trivia?

Mr. Brainiac — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:57:05 +0000

Today, eighty-five percent of Valentine’s Day cards are bought by women but teachers received the most number of cards in this time of the year.

Valentine messages are often sweet and positive but during Victorian times, Valentine’s Day cards tend to be handmade and contained insulting messages.

It was only during the 19th century that cards were mailed.

Before that, postal fees were too expensive and most people had to hand-deliver their cards.

Can You Give Me Some Superman Trivia?

Mr. Brainiac — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:46:41 +0000

The superhero was created by Joe Shuster.

Superman’s alter ego, Clark Kent, worked for the Daily Star before transferring to the Daily Planet.

He has a pet monkey – Beppo – and dog – Krypto – both of which possesses superpowers themselves.

In one story arc, Superman traveled through time and met William Shakespeare.

Any Trivia About Golf Balls?

Mr. Brainiac — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:44:00 +0000

A regulation golf ball has 336 dimples and these are not for design but for reducing drag and consequently increasing the distance it can cover. The first golf balls were made of wood but were later replaced by feather-stuffed leather balls.

Trivia About Mexico City

Mr. Brainiac — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:40:53 +0000

When you travel to Mexico City, finding transportation won’t be difficult as the city has the largest taxi fleet in the world. But there’s a slight catch – the city is also sinking eighteen inches every year!

Trivia About McDonald’s

Mr. Brainiac — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:37:37 +0000

If you’re a connoisseur of McDonald’s burger patties then you should know that its branches in India use patties made of mutton since Hinduism prohibit Indians from eating beef. Their burgers in general, however, are healthier than their salads, which have sixty percent more fat!

Trivia About Kangaroos

Mr. Brainiac — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:34:06 +0000

Kangaroos are known for their jumping prowess, but do you know that the faster they hop, the less energy these marsupials burn? Try watching a mob of kangaroos and you might also notice their inability to walk backwards.

Trivia About Strawberries

Mr. Brainiac — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:32:02 +0000

Strawberries can’t be your favorite fruit because they’re receptacles, not fruits. If you love them so much, consider visiting Wepion, Belgium, which calls itself the world’s capital for strawberries, having grown them for over 150 years. The country itself has a museum wholly dedicated to strawberries.

Trivia About American Dollar

Mr. Brainiac — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:28:43 +0000

Enough about the recession and the value of a dollar for now! How about figuring out instead how many ways you can make change for a dollar? (293, in case you’re wondering). And did you know that the dollar bill has an average lifespan of eighteen months? Think you can hold on to your dollar longer than that?