Fillon Appointment; Dostoevsky's Serialization; HTTP Codes; Revival; Duality Explored; Counterculture Appeal; Mythical Realism; Trailblazers; Macabre pastime; Prehistoric Appeal

Daily Facts (18 Sep 2026) [Promo] The Daily Quiz Show. A new quiz every day, in under 10 minutes. Search for "Daily Quiz Show" in your podcast app. Today's facts: Francois Fillon was appointed as the new Prime Minister of France on the first day of Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency. The novel "The Idiot" was written between 1867 and 1869 and first published in several issues of the Russian Messenger from 1868 to 1869. IIS 7.0, IIS 7.5, and IIS 8.0 define over 50 specific HTTP status codes that indicate various causes for errors, including detailed codes for client errors, server errors, and redirection. Mahjong was banned by the government of the People's Republic of China in 1949 due to its association with gambling and capitalist corruption, but the prohibition was revoked in 1985, leading to its revival as a popular pastime. The film "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" is based on a true story and explores the life of a schoolteacher who leads a double life, engaging in progressively violent sexual encounters while maintaining her role as a dedicated educator by day. The animated film Yellow Submarine, released in 1968, was designed to appeal more to hippies and adult fans of the Beatles than to children, breaking the traditional target audience for animated productions. The series "Robin of Sherwood" featured a unique blend of realism and supernatural elements, with Robin Hood owing allegiance to Herne the Hunter, an ancient god of the forests. The Harlem Globetrotters, originally from Chicago, became the most popular sports franchise in the world by the early 1950s, revolutionizing basketball and spreading the game globally before the rise of iconic players like Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. The Roman emperor Domitian took great pleasure in being secluded in his room for hours and catching flies and stabbing them with pens Wiveliscombe is situated in a sheltered south-facing vale of the Brendon Hills, which was an attractive location during the prehistoric period, although no direct evidence of prehistoric settlement has been found in the town itself. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices