Trivia Question: Rollo, the Viking, founded what region of Medieval France? Answer: Normandy Rollo signed a pact with the King of France to defend the nation from other Vikings. In exchange, Rollo was given dominion over a piece of northern France. His descendants would later begin a conquest that would shake the political structures of … Read more

Trivia Question: The Hudson River is named after what explorer? Answer: Henry Hudson Henry Hudson explored on behalf of England’s crown. He was one of the first major explorers to map out parts of Canada through his namesake Hudson Bay. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: What lady gained notoriety as a peerless sharpshooter while she toured in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show? Answer: Annie Oakley Annie Oakley grew up in fairly typical rural circumstances. Yet, she discovered that she possessed an impressive talent for shooting. Buffalo Bill added her to his roster and toured the western world allowing … Read more

Trivia Question: How many empirical pounds does the measurement “a stone” refer to? Answer: 14 pounds This measurement was formulated in Britain’s mercantile past. Bundles of wool would be grouped into 14-pound bunches that were called stones. Ever since then, parts of the modern U.K. have referred to a stone as a measure of 14 … Read more