Trivia

Trivia Question: What Soviet leader allegedly banged his shoe against a desk in protest of a speech at the U.N.? Answer: Nikita Khrushchev The Filipino delegate Lorenzo Sumulong caused this outburst when he said most Eastern European countries were being puppeteer by the Soviets. Although this was objectively true, Khrushchev was outraged by hearing the … Read more

Trivia Question: What historic baseball player with the number 5 jersey was known as “The Yankee Clipper”? Answer: Joe DiMaggio DiMaggio was one of the men who made the New York Yankees an iconic American sports team. Another one of his historic nicknames was “Joltin’ Joe.” Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s … Read more

Trivia Question: Who was the only Prime Minister of the U.K. to be assassinated while in office? Answer: Spencer Perceval A disgruntled merchant named John Bellingham murdered Perceval. Apparently, Bellingham blamed serious problems with his business on the government and sought revenge. He snuck into the House of Commons and shot Perceval there. Click Here … Read more

Trivia Question: What Dutch scientist is known as “The Father of Microbiology”? Answer: Antoine van Leeuwenhoek Major improvements to microscope technology helped van Leeuwenhoek catalog previously-invisible wonders. His discovery of germs, especially, altered the course of history. Human beings finally had an understanding of how sickness was scientifically caused, and so could better fight the … Read more

Trivia Question: Sardinia is a part of what country? Answer: Italy After Sicily, Sardinia is the largest island in the Mediterranean. Sardinia is also considered one of the twenty official regions of Italy. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”