Why did Bissell invent his sweeper?

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2026

M. R. Bissell had a china shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was allergic to the dusty straw scattered on the floor after unpacking china from crates. So, he invented the first carpet sweeper in 1876 to clean up the mess ...Read More

How active is a homemaker?

Daily Trivia / January 04, 2026

The average house wife walks 10 miles a day around the house doing her chores. In addition, she walks nearly 4 miles and spends 25 hours a year making beds.

What dragon was the Norse God of Thunder's arch-enemy?

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2026

Thor's only worthy adversary was a serpent dragon known as Jormungand, or the Midgard Serpent. Jormungand was the son of Loki and Angerboda and was expelled by Odin, forcing it to encircle the earth and hold its tail in ...Read More

Does Japan get much snow?

Daily Trivia / January 21, 2026

In the southern part of Japan, it rarely snows to any great amount except for the mountains, but the northern part usually has plenty of snow in the winter. Autumn is by far the best time to visit Japan, as far as the ...Read More