Trivia Question: The Great Barrier Reef is found off the coast of what country? Answer: Australia Recent ecological changes have threatened the Great Barrier Reef. This massive ecosystem which houses a vibrant variety of species has become damaged by coral bleaching. Some researchers suggest that this coral bleaching is the result of people touching the … Read more

Trivia Question: The King’s/Queen’s Guard are in charge of protecting what location in the U.K.? Answer: Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace acts as the primary residence for the reigning monarch. Although the King’s/Queen’s Guard are still in service, they act in a much more ceremonial role these days. Some people call them the Buckingham Palace Guards … Read more

Trivia Question: Feijoada is a Portuguese stew that is the national dish of what South American country? Answer: Brazil Brazil contains the vast majority of Portuguese-speaking people on Earth. Much of Portugal’s colonial influence still impacts modern Brazil. For example, the popularity of feijoada reflects the Portuguese influence on the land. Click Here To Take … Read more

Trivia Question: “Ride of the Valkyries” is an iconic piece of music by what composer? Answer: Richard Wagner Specifically, this piece comes from Wagner’s Norse opera series The Ring of the Nibelungs. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: The Berlin Specimen was a famous fossil of what creature? Answer: An Archaeopteryx The discovery of the Berlin Specimen was a major moment in the history of biology. This was a creature that possessed reptilian and avian qualities. As such, it is considered an evolutionary bridge between dinosaurs and modern birds. Click Here … Read more