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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

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Trivia Question: Guadalcanal is a member of what island chain? Answer: The Solomon Islands Guadalcanal was the site of a critical World War Two military campaign. American and Japanese forces battled tooth and nail for the island. Its position between Australia and Japan meant it was an ideal staging ground to begin threatening the Axis … Read more

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Trivia Question: In 1845, what autonomous republic became an American state? Answer: Texas Texan rebels declared independence from Mexico. Then, the “Texian” revolutionaries won a subsequent war to build their own independent government. Enough Texians supported the U.S.A. that, eventually, Texas gave up its autonomy and became a state. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more

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Trivia Question: What species of flightless birds went extinct in the 1700s due to overhunting? Answer: Dodos Dodos were infamously vulnerable to predation. With no ability to fly and little means to defend themselves, hunters could bag dodos with hardly any fight at all. The once-plentiful bird is now only preserved in historic and scientific … Read more

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Trivia Question: What famous entertainer originally voiced most of the Looney Tunes characters? Answer: Mel Blanc Blanc had an impressive vocal range. Furthermore, his acting talents were impressive enough that he could endear audiences to his characters even through rudimentary recording equipment. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the … Read more