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Trivia Question: What was the name of Mary Shelley’s husband who was a famous writer as well? Answer: Percy Bysshe Shelley Percy Bysshe Shelley was more of a poet while Mary Shelley was more of a prose storyteller. “Among the most famous poems composed by Percy Bysshe Shelley is “Ozymandias” which reflects on a departed … Read more
Trivia Question: What is the highest rank a chess player can typically receive? Answer: Grandmaster The World Chess Federation decides who is worthy of becoming a grandmaster. This title is held for life once a person achieves it. For many, becoming a grandmaster is the ultimate ambition of their chess careers. Click Here To Take … Read more
Trivia Question: In Ancient Greek myth, what man had a sword hanging above his head while he sat on a throne? Answer: Damocles This is the origin of “The Sword of Damocles” as a figure of speech. A king invited Damocles to sit on his throne but suspended a sword above the throne suspended by … Read more
Trivia Question: In what year did the American presidential election spark a major debate over “Hanging Chads”? Answer: 2000 The 2000 election was between candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore. Since their race was so close, both teams looked for any way possible to get a leg up. So, they debated about whether or … Read more
Trivia Question: Max Fleischer designed what early cartoon character who was a caricature of a Jazz Age flapper? Answer: Betty Boop She originally appeared in the Talkartoon and Betty Boop film series, which were produced by Fleischer Studios and released by Paramount Pictures. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of … Read more