Trivia

Trivia Question: The word “Voivode” refers to what kind of person in European history? Answer: A warlord The term voivode is especially common in the historical studies of East Europe. Throughout the Middle Ages, a number of men claimed power through force claiming such was necessary to fend off foreign invaders. Vlad the Impaler was one … Read more

Trivia Question: In 1959, Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev engaged in what famous impromptu debate on economic theory? Answer: The Kitchen Debate The Kitchen Debate took place in a model of a house that “every average American could afford.” The model was set up at the American National Exhibition in Moscow. Nixon and Khrushchev hotly debated … Read more

Trivia Question: The caduceus symbol is meant to represent the staff of what messenger of the gods? Answer: Hermes/Mercury A caduceus depicts a staff with snakes winding up its sides. In modern times, this symbol is used to embody the medical profession or commerce. Many scholars believe the rod is meant to symbolize life and the … Read more

Trivia Question: In 1948, newspapers accidentally printed that declared what politician won the presidential election of that year? Answer: Thomas E. Dewey The most famous occurrence of this mistake came from the Chicago Daily Tribune. Harry S. Truman, the true winner of the election, even photographed himself holding up one such mistaken paper. Apparently, many newspapers … Read more

Trivia Question: The Torrents of Spring was the first novel written by what Lost Generation author? Answer: Ernest Hemingway Hemingway helped to originate the Modernist Movement in literature. It was primarily his experiences in World War One that fueled his writing. Because of how unique his style was, he is still considered one of the 20th … Read more