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Trivia Question: What term refers to the practice by the Catholic Church where parishioners in the past could buy forgiveness for their sins? Answer: Indulgences Indulgences were largely insincere apologies for sinful behavior. The wealthy could donate large sums of money to the Church and then feel that all of their misdeeds were justified. During … Read more

Trivia Question: James Watt pioneered what technology? Answer: The steam engine Watt didn’t invent the steam engine. What he did do, however, was improve upon the design so significantly that this once-novel technology became practical. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: What does the acronym O.P.E.C. stand for? Answer: Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries O.P.E.C. unites businessmen from throughout the Middle East. This oil-rich region has fallen back on O.P.E.C. as a major reason for its political significance. However, O.P.E.C. has been known to use its influence to sway politics both foreign and domestic. … Read more

Trivia Question: What poet asked if the world would end in fire or ice? Answer: Robert Frost Frost’s poem is simply titled “Fire and Ice.” This work uses fire as an allegory for passion and wrath. Ice, however, is allegorical of cold methodical hatred and destruction. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s … Read more

Trivia Question: In February 2013, what basketball player shocked the world by visiting dictator Kim Jong Un? Answer: Dennis Rodman Kim Jong Un reportedly enjoys basketball. As a fan, he invited Dennis Rodman to be a goodwill ambassador by visiting North Korea. People throughout the world were shocked by this visit given the human rights … Read more