Today is National Trivia Day – a chance to share snippets of knowledge whether they are big or small, interesting or not. Trivia are insignificant pieces of information (which may be very interesting!) and this day celebrates trivia worldwide. However unimportant these fascinating facts are, this day is for people who enjoy sharing them.

Ways in which to celebrate

Get together with some friends and play a game related to trivia

Share a piece of trivia which you find interesting with people across social networks

Buy a Maps International Illustrated Trivia World Map for your kids or friends! (30% OFF TODAY!)

Illustrated Trivia World Map

Illustrated Trivia World Map

Spread the news of National Trivia Day with the hash tag #NationalTriviaDay. These trinkets of information may help you get started:

Some cats are allergic to humans

Forty is the only number whose letters are in alphabetical order

J.K Rowling invented Quidditch in a pub

Chemists describe old book smell as a “combination of grassy notes with a tang of acids and a hint of vanilla over an underlying mustiness.”

In 1986, Apple launched a clothing line.