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
The Continent Quiz. There are a total of 195 official nations on Earth. 193 of those are members of the official United Nations while the other two are recognized non-participant nations. The countries span the six main continents of the world with borders created by natural geography or else political agreements. Each nation is distinct … Read more
The Vlad the Impaler Quiz. The rulers and lords of lands often have the proverbial first pick when it comes to making history. This largely stems from matters of influence. Afterall, it would be much more likely for a rich nobleman with power over laws and people to make a historically relevant impact than your … Read more
Historic Composers Quiz. The beauty of music is a pleasure that every culture in the history of mankind has indulged in to some extent. Every single nation has its own musical tropes and figures. Here in the West, many of the most prolific musical legends in our history have been composers of music active between … Read more