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Trivia Question: William Kidd was a historic man of what profession? Answer: Pirate/Privateer Kidd’s loyalties shifted with the tide. When he saw opportunities for profit, he would hoist the Jolly Roger and resort to piracy. His experience in piracy made him an effective privateer who hunted down his fellow swashbucklers. Click Here To Take Today’s … Read more

Trivia Question: What Constitutional Amendment began Prohibition in America? Answer: The 18th The 18th Amendment prohibited the sale of intoxicating liquors in the U.S. However, it would require the passage of the Volstead Act to make this amendment enforceable by the law. Prohibition would later be repealed by the 21st Amendment. Click Here To Take … Read more

Trivia Question: “Black and Tans” was a nickname what nation used to describe occupying British soldiers? Answer: Ireland This nickname came about in the early 20th Century. This was a period of deepening social turmoil as Ireland’s Home Rule Movement heated up. British peace-keeping troops in Ireland earned the nicknames “Black and Tans” because of … Read more

Trivia Question: In Ancient Greece, how many classical elements did they believe made up all matter? Answer: Four The four classical elements were earth, water, fire, and air. Ancient Greeks believed that all physical matter was made up of some combination of these four elements. Aristotle is one of the most famous historical figures to … Read more

Trivia Question: What did the  “S.S”. stand for in Nazi Germany? Answer: Schutzstaffel The word Schutzstaffel is German for “protective corps.” Hitler and the Nazis used the S.S. as their bloodhounds during the reign of the Third Reich. Members of the Schutzstaffel were also primary instigators of the Holocaust. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more