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
Instructions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Once you select an answer, you will then find out if it is correct or not. There will also be an explanation to help you learn more about history. An orange “Continue” button will appear and allow you to move to the next question. Good … 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
Trivia Question: Sara Jane Moore tried to assassinate what American president? Answer: Gerald Ford Moore used a pistol to try and shoot Gerald Ford back in 1975. Forensic investigators noted that the sights of her gun were misaligned. Taking that into account, some criminologists have suggested she may have killed the president if she had … Read more