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Trivia Question: Anazatasio Somoza Debayle was a dictator of what country? Answer: Nicaragua Somoza led Nicaragua’s National Guard. This gave him military authority over the country’s domestic affairs. Through this power, he claimed the presidency and threatened people who opposed him. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: The Japanese hydra Yamata-no-Orochi was defeated by drinking what substance? Answer: Sake The specific sake it drank was called Yashiori. With its senses dulled by strong drink, the gods were able to defeat this tyrannical dragon. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: The Fronde was an uprising that happened in what country’s history? Answer: France’s The Fronde was a populist uprising against the young King Louis XIV. After Louis announced he would increase taxes, much of France rebelled. By emerging victorious from the Fronde, King Louis XIV was able to sweep away his opposition and … Read more
Trivia Question: What Symphonie Fantastique composer got a woman to accept his proposal by poisoning himself? Answer: Hector Berlioz Berlioz was frankly mad. He pressured a woman into marrying him and then downed a massive amount of opium saying he wouldn’t take its antidote until she agreed to marry him. Click Here To Take Today’s … Read more
Trivia Question: In 1977, what American aerospace weapons company was discovered to have bribed political officials throughout the world? Answer: Lockheed Weapons companies profit from war. So, Lockheed was known for bribing foreign politicians to win favorable military contracts. In the process, Lockheed also supported more militant candidates in foreign elections. Click Here To Take … Read more