Trivia Question: In 1984, what Prime Minister of India was assassinated? Answer: Indira Gandhi The murder of Indira Gandhi was perpetrated by her own bodyguards. Gandhi had ordered a violent assault on a Sikh holy site which ended up killing over a hundred worshippers. Both of Indira Gandhi’s bodyguards were Sikhs who sought retribution by … Read more
Trivia Question: Alexander Fleming discovered what medical breakthrough? Answer: Penicillin The discovery of penicillin was largely an accident. Fleming figured out that certain types of fungi seemed to have antibiotic properties. So, he began to develop medicines from those fungi which helped the human body fight infection. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more
Trivia Question: The characters of the Archie comics series attended what high school? Answer: Riverdale Archie was a prominent American comic through much of the mid-1900s. Since its initial release, the series has gained a reputation as a classic piece of Americana. Yet, over the years, revivals and spinoffs of Archie have morphed the intellectual … Read more
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Trivia Question: What famous Babylonian ruler constructed the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Answer: Nebuchadnezzar II Nebuchadnezzar was one of the last truly powerful rulers of Babylon. He commissioned the creation of the Hanging Gardens as a sight to represent the glory of his reign. Nebuchadnezzar is also known for his appearance in a couple books … Read more