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Hop to It, Sip Like Beethoven & Color Outside the Lines
Medieval frog cures, Beethoven’s bean-counting brew, and the crayon that broke the bank—today’s trivia paints a quirky masterpiece!
Max Whitt
December 05, 2024
Prepare for a whimsical tour of fascinating oddities today—ranging from medieval dental dramas to Beethoven’s caffeinated quirks and a colorful tale of crayon creativity. Let’s indulge in the charm of the unexpected.
Medieval Dentists Loved a Good Frog Leg
If you lived in medieval Europe and had a toothache, you might have been prescribed a frog leg. Yes, you read that right. According to ancient remedies, pressing a warm frog leg against your cheek was believed to cure dental pain. Whether it worked or simply distracted the patient is up for debate, but it’s safe to say modern dentistry has come a long way. Ribbit, indeed.
Beethoven Was a Coffee Snob with a Rulebook
Ludwig van Beethoven was not just a musical genius; he was also extremely particular about his coffee. The composer insisted on exactly 60 coffee beans per cup—no more, no less. He would personally count them out, ensuring his morning brew hit the precise note of perfection. It seems even geniuses need a little caffeine to get their symphonies started.
Crayons Were Once a Luxury
Before Crayola brought affordable color to the masses in 1903, crayons were a high-end artistic tool. The first wax crayons, developed in Europe, were made for professional artists and used pigments from rare minerals. Crayola changed the game, offering 8 colors for a nickel. Now, thanks to them, even the fridge door gets its Picasso moments.
From frog-leg dentistry to Beethoven’s caffeinated quirks and the democratization of crayons, today’s trivia takes you on a journey of delightful oddities. Share these nuggets with your coffee-snob friend, your artsy sibling, or anyone who’s ever appreciated the genius of a fridge drawing. And maybe spare a thought for medieval patients while enjoying your next trip to the dentist.
— Max Whitt
