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Trivia Question: What does the acronym F.B.I. stand for? Answer: Federal Bureau of Investigation The F.B.I. often acts as America’s top national police force. Crimes with federal jurisdiction are the primary types of cases handled by the F.B.I. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: What city is known as “The City of Lights”? Answer: Paris Paris has historically been a bastion of Western civilization. Its artistic beauty and sprawling metropolitan nature spawned this nickname. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
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 Prohibition would later be repealed by the 21st Amendment.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