Trivia

Trivia Question: Operation Valkyrie was a failed attempt to overthrow what dictator? Answer: Hitler Valkyries are creatures from Norse and Germanic folklore. According to legend, these warrior women look over battlefields and decide who will live and who will die. Operation Valkyrie was a major coup that sought to wrench control of Germany from Hitler, … Read more

Trivia Question: Didgeridoos are instruments often associated with the natives of what country? Answer: Australia Aboriginal peoples invented the didgeridoo. These massive wind instruments allow a player to convert their voice into specific musical notes. Unlike other wind instruments, didgeridoos are often deep, with bassy tones. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s … Read more

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