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Trivia Question: Nick the Greek was famous for working in what occupation? Answer: Gambling Nick the Greek made a vast fortune through his luck as a gambler. Soon, he became a legend throughout the world. Many people tried to mimic Nick the Greek’s rise to fame and fortune by gambling their lives away. Click Here … Read more
Trivia Question: What American president was depicted on the half-dollar just before it was discontinued? Answer: J.F.K.. This decision was made shortly after Kennedy’s death. In an effort to memorialize him, the U.S. government approved of stamping Kennedy’s profile on the half-dollar coin. Around the year 2000, though, half-dollars stopped being minted except during rare … Read more
Trivia Question: Trishula is a powerful trident wielded by what “Destroyer” of the Hindu faith? Answer: Shiva Shiva’s role as a destroyer has often confused Western students. Though the god ends most things, they are still honored in Hinduism. That is simply a matter of perspective since Shiva is often viewed as a great equalizer, … Read more
Trivia Question: What is the only nation in the world that shares its name with an American state? Answer: Georgia Georgia is the name of both a southern American state and a European country. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: What Roman Emperor invited guests to a feast where he had their tombstones prepared to threaten them? Answer: Domitian Domitian consolidated power by forming a cult of personality around himself. When people started going behind his back, he came up with dramatic ways to indirectly threaten them. Domitian’s feast of tombstones was one … Read more