Trivia

Trivia Question: In Greek mythology, lamia have the bodies of humans and the tails of what other creature? Answer: Snakes Lamia were depicted in a number of artistic pieces such as vases and written poems. The prevailing belief was that lamia snatched human children to devour them. Most often, lamia were portrayed as female. Click … Read more

Trivia Question: What did the name of the Irish hero Cu Chulainn mean? Answer: The Hound of Chulainn Cu Chulainn was the son of the Celtic god Lugh. As a cultural icon, Cu Chulainn is often pointed to as one of Ireland’s most famous mythical heroes. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s … Read more

Trivia Question: America conducted the Louisiana Purchase from what other nation? Answer: France The Louisiana Purchase more-than doubled the size of the U.S.A. at the time. President Thomas Jefferson headed the purchase with Napoleon Bonaparte. Bonaparte was eager to get any funds he could for his war effort against the rest of Europe. Click Here … Read more

Trivia Question: What was the name of King Arthur’s mystic sword? Answer: Excalibur Different interpretations of the Arthurian myth claim different origins of Excalibur. Some claim that almighty weapon was pulled from a stone by Arthur’s hand. Others claim the mystical Lady of the Lake gave Arthur Excalibur. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more

Trivia Question: Pliny the Elder is the earliest recorder of a recurrent weather phenomenon where what amphibians fall from the sky? Answer: Frogs Frogs are rather lightweight. As such, powerful gusts of wind have been known to carry them into the sky only for them to drop again. There have been times when tens of … Read more