Daily Facts

Today's facts: Caper-origin; Narrow victory; Vast Watershed; Equestrian Challenge; Elgar's Appointment; Sea-monster; Historic achievement; Hazardous substitute; Ancient Mnemonic; Film Monopoly

Published: January 21, 2026

Duration: 7:12

Daily Facts (21 Jan 2026)

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Today's facts:

The French word "tapenade" comes from the Provençal term for caper buds, "tapeno," which historically were preserved in olive oil and transformed into a pungent mush for use in the dip. Edgar Lungu won the presidency of Zambia by the narrowest margin in the country's electoral history, defeating Hakainde Hichilema by just 27,000 votes. The Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park drains an area o...