The HQ Trivia craze proves people are as interested in random knowledge as ever. Mental Floss' April Daley joins Cheddar with a multiple-choice challenge in honor of National Trivia Day. She asks whether we know where chocolate milk originated. Spoiler alert: it's Jamaica!
Do you know what people in the Victorian Era used to stay instead of "cheese" when posing for photos? Daley reveals the answer to be prunes. She also puts us to the test, asking which American was the first to achieve a brown-belt in Judo.
In honor of the "bomb cyclone," we also answer plenty of questions about snowy weather. Daley debunks the common misconception that no two snowflakes are alike. She also explains why Syracuse, NY once declared snow illegal.
Peruvian cuisine has been on the rise globally with some of Lima's restaurants named as some of the top eateries in the world. Cheddar News was on the scene at Artesano in downtown Manhattan where Chef Cesar Taboada displayed some of Peru's finest and most famous dishes, including ceviche, causa and lomo saltado. Taboada also explained the Asian influence on Peruvian cuisine that has helped the Andean country expand its offerings to hundreds of typical dishes on its menu.
British police said Monday that they had received a sexual assault allegation after media outlets published claims by several women against Russell Brand. Promoters postponed the remaining dates in a string of live gigs by the comedian, who denies the allegations.
It wasn't an escapee from the Country Bear Jamboree attraction, but a wild black bear managed to be the star of its own show Monday at Walt Disney World.
