Trivia

Trivia Question: The folk hero Little Black Sambo turned what animals into ghee (butter)? Answer: Tigers According to this legend, the titular character was hounded by tigers. Once he was safely up a tree, he manipulated them by throwing down his fancy umbrella. The tigers then chased each other around the tree to steal the … Read more

Trivia Question: What American Founding Father designed the peculiar instrument called the glass armonica? Answer: Benjamin Franklin Franklin was known for his many practical inventions. The glass armonica, on the other hand, was more of an oddity than something the common man could get any use of. The central sound-making component of the armonica was … Read more

Trivia Question: True or False: the term “Gerrymander” is a portmanteau of the name “Gerry” and the word “Salamander.” Answer: True Elbridge Gerry, former Vice President of the United States, was known for drawing voting districts in peculiar ways that would benefit him politically. One of his most infamous districts resembled a salamander because of … Read more

Trivia Question: What country’s armed forces enacted the Bataan Death March during World War Two? Answer: Imperial Japan Tens of thousands of American and Filipino prisoners of war were tortured during the Death March. With barely any food or water, these men were run across treacherous terrain. Some reports even claim the Japanese would entertain … Read more

Trivia Question: The Nazis were known for commonly adopting a unified parade step named after what animal? Answer: A Goose The goose step was intended to be a simple parade maneuver when it was first invented. Because members of the Third Reich were commonly seen goose stepping, though, the odd manner of walking became irrevocably … Read more