Trivia Question: Antarctica is technically a property of what nation? Answer: None The Antarctic Treaty of 1959 prevented any country from claiming dominion over Antarctica. Scientific installations are permitted, but no military or civil settlements. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
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: Jiangshi are undead creatures from what country’s mythology? Answer: China’s Jiangshi blur the line between vampires and zombies. What sets them apart from other undead from mythology is the fact that jiangshi must hop instead of walking. Apparently, the Chinese writers who conceptualized jiangshi believed that rigor mortis would force them to hop … Read more
Trivia Question: What historic storm ravaged the city of New Orleans in 2005? Answer: Hurricane Katrina Katrina put the city on its back foot for years of reconstruction. Estimates of the monetary damage caused by Hurricane Katrina average around 100 billion dollars. The death toll is believed to be around 1,800. Click Here To Take … Read more
Trivia Question: What is the term for the creamy white material that elephant tusks are made of? Answer: Ivory Ivory became a highly sought-after commodity during the last few centuries. Because of this value, poachers have butchered thousands upon thousands of elephants to steal their tusks. Dedicated conservationists have thankfully begun the process of helping … Read more