The Daily Quiz for June 27, 2025

Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity in 1896 while working with uranium salts. This discovery led to further research by Marie and Pierre Curie and the development of nuclear physics.

Phoenix is the most populous state capital in the United States

While not a law, the 1935 Laws of Wisconsin, ch. 106 did come close. It required serving a small amount of cheese and butter with meals in restaurants (effective from June 1935 to March 1937).

Ray Tomlinson sent the first email in 1971 using the ARPANET system.

Fun fact: Despite Trump boasting that he held “the all-time record in the history of Time magazine,” Richard Nixon, was pictured 40 times, as well as Ronald Reagan, who appeared 37 times.

The Sun is currently about 4.6 billion years old and will run out of hydrogen in its core in approximately 5 billion years

Barolo earned this nickname from King Louis XIV of France, who called it the ‘Wine of Kings, King of Wines.’

Contrary to popular belief, Twinkies’ filling is primarily made of vegetable shortening, not cream or dairy products.

The letter “W” is the only letter in the English alphabet with three syllables.

Chariots of Fire is famous for its iconic slow-motion beach running scene and Vangelis’ electronic score.