Mathematics is one of the questions in our daily trivia on February 18, 2025: How many sides does a pentagon have? This shape is often found in architecture, design and nature, for example in crystal structures or the arrangement of flower petals. The best-known example of a pentagon in the real world is the building of the same name in the USA, which serves as the headquarters of the Department of Defense and bears this name due to its characteristic shape. Your general knowledge quickly found the answer, didn’t it?
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Today’s quiz is also about a Swabian merchant family. Which one originated in Augsburg in the 14th century? The family rose to become one of the most influential economic powers in Europe through skillful trading and banking. Jakob the Rich, in particular, drove this rise by establishing trading relationships throughout Europe and expanding mining and financial transactions. Is your historical knowledge sufficient for the correct solution?
Okay, it’s far from summer. It’s snowing outside, and none of us are thinking about delicious ice cream on a beach vacation. Nevertheless, we’ll allow ourselves a question about this icy treat. If you look carefully at the four possible answers, you can answer this question easily.
In the daily trivia, we are also looking for a word that stands for a persistent rant as an expression of anger or dissatisfaction. It is characterized by agitated words, repetition and often a shrill or irritated tone of voice. The term is typically used when someone complains loudly about a situation they feel is unfair or gives vent to their anger in an unfiltered manner. I’m sure you’re familiar with this term.
Get your daily dose of general knowledge with the daily trivia on February 18, 2026. Test how fit you are!
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