US National Trivia Day - 4 January

4 Jan 2020

US National Trivia Day – 4 January

US National Trivia Day – 4 JanuaryToday is National Trivia Day in the United States.

What is trivia? Trivia is defined as little-known facts or unimportant matters.

Many of us may have such small and silly facts memorised and today is the perfect day to share all of those facts.

In honour of trivia day, here are 10 pieces of trivia our readers may enjoy.

The hashtag symbol (#) is technically called an octothorpe.
 	Some cats are allergic to people.
 	The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.
 	A blue whale's heart weighs about 181 kg — approximately the size of a small piano.
 	The lyrebird can mimic almost any sounds it hears — including chainsaws, car alarms and camera shutters.
 	The speed of a computer mouse is measured in "Mickeys."
 	Baby sea otters can't swim. Their moms will wrap them in pieces of kelp (seaweed) while they hunt until the pups learn how to paddle around on their own.
 	S.O.S. does not stand for anything. It was created as a universal distress signal because it is a simple, unmistakable message when sent via Morse Code.
 	Baby porcupines are called “porcupettes”.
 	Since 1945, all British tanks have come equipped with tea making facilities.

Do you like trivia? What is your favourite piece of trivia?

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