Trivia

Trivia Question: Many Nazi leaders, in the aftermath of World War Two, fled into what South American country? Answer: Argentina Argentina was the home of many influential moguls and religious leaders who were sympathetic to the Nazi cause. So, those leaders offered escape ropes to the survivors of Berlin’s fall. Adolf Eichmann and Josef Mengele … Read more

Trivia Question: What English war hero originated the quote, “England expects that every man will do his duty”? Answer: Horatio Nelson Nelson is especially famous for his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. With this quote, he illustrated the necessity for each member of a military unit to give their all in service of a … Read more

Trivia Question: From 1975-1988, what American Senator gave out the Golden Fleece Awards to his rivals? Answer: William Proxmire Proxmire railed against wasteful spending of government funds. To make a spectacle of his anger, he would ceremonially distribute Golden Fleece Awards to those whom he believed were misusing their state’s finances. He called them the … Read more

Trivia Question: True or False: Easter Island got its name because it was sighted by a ship’s crew on Easter Day? Answer: True It was a Dutch team of explorers who first made contact with Easter Island. Jacob Roggeveen was the lead explorer who is often credited as the island’s primary discoverer. Since they spotted … Read more

Trivia Question: In what modern country are the Nazca Lines found? Answer: Peru The Nazca Lines are a series of geoglyphs. That is to say, they are symbols carved into the ground. The Nazca Lines have inspired global fascination because, even though they were created long ago, they depict images of animals when viewed from … Read more