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Trivia Question: Nicholas Copernicus shook the scientific community by alleging the Earth revolved around what? Answer: The sun Many previous scientists believed the Earth was the center of the universe. Copernicus defied this common wisdom by providing accounts that suggested it was the sun that the Earth and its neighboring planets revolved around. Such a … Read more
Trivia Question: Is Montreal a city or a province? Answer: A city. Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec. The name Montreal is a reference to nearby Mount Royal which overlooks parts of the city. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: The Dalai Lama is a practitioner of what religion? Answer: Buddhism The Dala Lama is a spiritual leader revered in the former nation of Tibet. Though the Lama still guides his people, Tibet was conquered by China and its culture was heavily suppressed. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia … Read more
Trivia Question: The literary character Mr. Darcy was originated in what famous Jane Austen novel? Answer: Pride and Prejudice Austen wrote stories during England’s Regency Era where the nation’s aristocracy experienced a flourish of culture before it was done away with. With the character of Mr. Darcy, Austen invented a character who is often regarded … Read more
Trivia Question: France’s infamous Chateau D’If is what kind of a building? Answer: A fortress/prison The Chateau was originally constructed as a military stronghold. Over time, it was renovated to serve as a prison for some of France’s most dangerous criminals. A good portion of Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo took place within … Read more