Trailblazing Filmmaker; Bloodiest Conflict; Tosca-premiere; Idli-serving; Inaugural Games; Heritage Mustard; Steel Mascots; Duo Debut; Recent Beliefs; Metamorphosis

Daily Facts (20 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: Jill Craigie was Britain's second woman filmmaker and the only one to have a cinema named after her at Plymouth University. The Civil War is considered the bloodiest war in American history, lasting from 1861 to 1865. Tosca premiered in Rome at Teatro Costanzi on January 14, 1900, during the Holy Year celebrations, amidst concerns of an anarchist bombing, but the only disturbance was caused by latecomers requiring a second start to the opera. The recipe makes about 15-16 idlis, with one serving typically consisting of 3 idlis usually served with chutney. The first Goodwill Games, held in Moscow in 1986, featured 182 events and attracted over 3,000 athletes representing 79 countries. Colman's Mustard has been producing fine quality mustards for over 180 years. The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville, are made from highly reflective steel that was poured for the final girder of the 2012 stadium. The Hollies' first live performance as a duo was singing "The Lord Is My Shepherd" in two-part harmony at a school assembly. Humans have existed as the same species, Homo sapiens, for approximately 150,000 years, but the three major monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—emerged only in the last 4,000 years. Arachne was transformed into a spider by Athena after attempting suicide due to humiliation, allowing her and her descendants to weave forever. 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