The Daily Quiz for January 8, 2026

David Niven’s performance had one of the shortest screen times (less than 16 minutes) for a Best Actor winner.

While not a law, the Connecticut Food and Drug Commissioner, Frederick Holcomb told reporters that you should be able to “drop it on one foot and it should bounce.”

Eddie and Alex Van Halen were born in Amsterdam, Netherlands before moving to the United States as children.

‘…And Then I Wrote’ was released in 1962 and featured several songs Nelson had written for other artists.

CAPTCHAs are used to prevent automated bots from accessing websites or services intended for humans.

In Alabama Kentucky and Georgia, it’s illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket. The law dates back to the 1800s when horse thieves would lure horses away with ice cream in their pockets.

Ben-Hur won a record 11 Oscars a feat that remained unmatched until “Titanic” in 1997.

The opah’s unique ability to keep its entire body warm gives it a huge advantage in the cold depths. It can move faster, see better, and think quicker than its prey!

Mercury’s surface temperature can reach 800°F during the day and -290°F at night!

While recipes vary, the defining ingredient in borscht is beetroot, giving the soup its distinctive red color.