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Daily Facts (10 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: The failed bid for the congestion charge in Manchester cost approximately £20 million. Mike Nichols was one of only a dozen people to have won at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award, a distinction known as an EGOT. Pomp and Circumstance was so successful at its England premiere in 1901 that the conductor had to play it three times due to the audience's overwhelming response, marking the only occasion in the history of the Promenade concerts to receive a double encore. Dr. Benjamin Spock's book, The Common Book of Baby and Child Care, has sold more than 50 million copies and has been translated into 42 languages since its first publication in 1946. X-rays use small amounts of radiation to create images of your body, and while the exposure level is considered safe for most adults, it is not safe for a developing baby. Every Pashley bicycle is hand-built to order by a team of dedicated craftsmen in Stratford-upon-Avon, reflecting a heritage that dates back to 1926. Adelaide is the gateway to over 200 cellar doors in Australia's premier wine regions, including Barossa and McLaren Vale. Oneiromancy is the practice of divination through the interpretation of dreams. The United Grand Lodge of England developed into the largest Masonic body in the world, with lodges chartered on every continent. "Bright Young Things" is an adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies," exploring the lives of young people who beautified London in the 1930s. 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