The Daily Quiz for January 6, 2026

Depp, age 21 at the time, was a replacement for Charlie Sheen who was originally cast as Glen. They couldn’t afford Sheen’s $3,000/week fee!

Des Moines is home to the world’s largest gathering of hot air balloons, the National Balloon Classic

The Soda Stream was actually introduced much earlier, in 1903. Mr. Frosty was introduced in 1980. The Fizzies Drink Maker let kids make carbonated drinks using flavored tablets.

This bizarre law actually exists in California, supposedly to prevent citric acid from reacting with porcelain.

Merlin, often called a handheld computer, could play multiple games and even compose simple tunes.

Interestingly, coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, after crude oil.

Stay Hungry was Twisted Sister’s most successful album, going triple platinum and featuring their two biggest hits.

Blooming involves heating spices in oil to release their flavors and aromas before adding other ingredients.

This famous quote comes from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Act 4, Scene 1, spoken by three witches.

The Beef ‘n Cheddar has been an Arby’s menu staple since 1978, featuring roast beef and cheddar cheese sauce.