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Trivia Question: What elite band of commoner samurai was founded by the Tokugawa Shogunate to keep the peace in Kyoto during a time of public unrest and rebellion? Answer: The Shinsengumi The Shinsengumi occupy a near mythological status in Japanese history. For being raised from the commoner class, members of this order were fiercely loyal … Read more
Trivia Question: What American military operation sought to train psychics for use in warfare? Answer: Operation Stargate Operation Stargate was an infamous waste of taxpayer money. Millions were funneled into researching psychic abilities that the participants simply didn’t have. Through confirmation bias and parlor tricks, though, the Stargate psychics were able to fool quite a … Read more
Trivia Question: In what country is The Valley of the Kings located? Answer: Egypt The Valley of the Kings is classified as a necropolis. This complex of ruins provides a compelling image of what Ancient Egypt looked like back in its heyday. Continuous excavations of the region produce more and more artifacts for historians to … Read more
Trivia Question: What animals famously run through Pamplona, Spain? Answer: Bulls Pamplona hosts the world-famous “Running of the Bulls.” In total, six bulls are released through the streets for courageous participants to flee from. The Running of the Bulls takes place annually on the Feast Day of Saint Fermin. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more
Trivia Question: South Korean director Shin Sang-ok was infamously kidnapped and forced to make movies by what country? Answer: North Korea Among South Koreans, Shin Sang-ok was a respected movie director. Since the North Koreans wanted quality movies to call their own, they kidnapped Sang-ok and tortured him until he agreed to make films for … Read more