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Trivia Question: James Cook was murdered while exploring what chain of islands? Answer: Hawaii Cook expected to discover foreign lands and immediately claim ownership over them. The Hawaiians didn’t take too kindly to that notion. So, they killed James Cook ending the famous explorer’s career on a violent note. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more
Trivia Question: What famous entertainer started “The Greatest Show on Earth?” Answer: P. T. Barnum Barnum himself coined this now-famous phrase. His circus was one of the first of its kind to reach massive success in America. Later, Barnum’s circus would merge with a few other notable acts to form a successful entertainment conglomeration. Click … Read more
Trivia Question: What year came after 1 B.C.? Answer: 1 A.D. There is no year zero. Because B.C. and A.D. tell time relative to the year when it is believed Jesus of Nazareth was born, there is simply time before and after his birth. What’s more, B.C. years actually get small the further in the … Read more
Trivia Question: What pope died only 33 days after being raised to the position? Answer: John Paul I John Paul I was selected by his peers to head the papacy. A heart attack is believed to have been the cause of his death. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of … Read more
Trivia Question: In 1984, what Prime Minister of India was assassinated? Answer: Indira Gandhi The murder of Indira Gandhi was perpetrated by her own bodyguards. Gandhi had ordered a violent assault on a Sikh holy site which ended up killing over a hundred worshippers. Both of Indira Gandhi’s bodyguards were Sikhs who sought retribution by … Read more