Who invented the bread slicer?

Daily Trivia / April 24, 2025

Sliced bread was introduced by Otto Frederick Rohwedder who invented the bread slicer, which he started working on in 1912. At first, Rohwedder came up with the idea of a device that held the slices together with hat pins ...Read More

What was early eye glitter made of?

Daily Trivia / April 24, 2025

Iridescent beetle shells were the source of the earliest eye glitter ever used — devised by the ancient Egyptians.

What sort of cooking oil works best on submarines?

Daily Trivia / April 24, 2025

Peanut oil is used for underwater cooking in submarines. Undersea fleets like it because it does not smoke unless heated above 450 degrees F.

Which ball will bounce the highest?

Daily Trivia / April 23, 2025

A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball of rubber. A ball of solid steel will bounce higher than one made entirely of glass.

Which state was first with a minimum wage?

Daily Trivia / April 23, 2025

The first state minimum wage law in the U.S. went into effect in Massachusetts on July 1, 1913. It would be another 25 years before the minimum wage law went into effect nationally.

Who were the first with the calculator?

Daily Trivia / April 23, 2025

The first true calculator, the abacus, originated in China during the sixth century B.C. Its stone-like beads, shifted along vertical strings, enabled the Chinese to perform basic arithmetical operations with speed and ...Read More