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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

Trivia Question: Ludwig van Beethoven suffered from what disability during his later career? Answer: Deafness Beethoven had already established himself as a composer when he started losing his hearing. It was a testament to his skills that he managed to write further masterpieces even when he could no longer hear. His knowledge of music was … Read more

Trivia Question: In Biblical history, what was the original name of the prophet Paul? Answer: Saul According to Biblical tradition, Saul was a persecutor of the early Christians. However, it is said that divine intervention inspired Saul to convert. As a sign of his new life in Christ, he changed his name to Paul. Click … Read more

Trivia Question: Charles Schulz started what famous comic strip? Answer: Peanuts The Peanuts series was the origin point for many iconic characters. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock are primary examples. According to Schulz, he wanted to capture something distinctly American with these comics. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of … Read more

Trivia Question: The yeti is a folkloric creature reportedly found in the mountains of what continent? Answer: Asia Sightings of the yeti arguably go back multiple millennia. A few cultures of the Himalayas have folk legends of encountering creatures that match the description of the yeti. However, since no definitive proof of the yeti’s existence … Read more