Trivia

Trivia Question: What did old mapmakers draw in uncharted waters to keep sailors from crossing them? Answer: Sea monsters Sailors were once considered to be quite superstitious. Some historians have suggested this tendency was a means of coping with the unpredictable nature of the sea and the weather. In order to keep sailors in safe … Read more

Trivia Question: In Abrahamic tradition, what is the term for the food which God would rain from the heavens? Answer: Mana Mana is most prominently featured in the tales of Exodus. As the Hebrews fled from Egypt, God was said to have sustained them by raining mana from on high. Click Here To Take Today’s … Read more

Trivia Question: Who wrote the famous poem “The Wreck of the Hesperus”? Answer: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Longfellow was fascinated by studies of the past. Another one of his most famous works, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere,” also demonstrates this interest in history. “The Wreck of the Hesperus” tells a tale of how short-sighted ambition … Read more

Trivia Question: What was the first name of Mahatma Gandhi? Answer: Mohandas Mahatma is an honorific title that means roughly “Venerable.” Gandhi also bears the nickname of Bapu in India which is a term of endearment for one’s father. Such is the love for Gandhi in his homeland. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more

Trivia Question: “Mr. Demille, I’m ready for my closeup,” is a famous quote from what historic movie? Answer: Sunset Boulevard This was one of the first flicks to explore the dark side of Hollywood. As for the name “Mr. Demille,” this was a reference to one of the movie industry’s original bigwig directors Cecil B. … Read more