Trivia

Trivia Question: Residents of what country are often called Kiwis? Answer: New Zealand Kiwis are flightless birds native to New Zealand. Over time, these birds have become symbolic of the island nation in general. During World War One, members of the Allied Nations started using the word Kiwi as a shorthand way to refer to … Read more

Trivia Question: Bugsy Siegel helped build the Flamingo Hotel in what city? Answer: Las Vegas Siegel was an archetypal gangster. As a play to increase his wealth and influence, he involved himself in the development of Las Vegas. Siegel’s rivals would then proceed to take his life in 1947 to keep him from getting any … Read more

Trivia Question: In what part of London is Nelson’s Monument? Answer: Trafalgar Square Nelson’s Monument honors Admiral Horatio Nelson. During the Napoleonic Wars, Nelson’s triumph at the Battle of Trafalgar made him a hero of the U.K. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: What is the most common town/city name in the U.S.A.? Answer: Washington Old folk legends claimed that Springfield was the most common name for a town or city in the U.S. While widely spread, this claim was misinformation. 88 different communities in the U.S. are called Washington while only 34 are named Springfield. … Read more

Trivia Question: Who was the first person whose murder was broadcast on live television? Answer: Lee Harvey Oswald Naturally, Oswald’s death wasn’t intentionally shown to the public. Multiple camera crews filmed him being taken into custody. During that live broadcast, the assassin Jack Ruby took Oswald’s life. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   … Read more