Trivia Question: James Cook was murdered while exploring what chain of islands? Answer: Hawaii Cook expected to discover foreign lands and immediately claim ownership over them. The Hawaiians didn’t take too kindly to that notion. So, they killed James Cook ending the famous explorer’s career on a violent note. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more
Trivia Question: What famous entertainer started “The Greatest Show on Earth?” Answer: P. T. Barnum Barnum himself coined this now-famous phrase. His circus was one of the first of its kind to reach massive success in America. Later, Barnum’s circus would merge with a few other notable acts to form a successful entertainment conglomeration. Click … Read more
Trivia Question: What year came after 1 B.C.? Answer: 1 A.D. There is no year zero. Because B.C. and A.D. tell time relative to the year when it is believed Jesus of Nazareth was born, there is simply time before and after his birth. What’s more, B.C. years actually get small the further in the … Read more
The William Henry Harrison Quiz. We continue with our series of quizzes about the lives and works of each and every American President. From the somewhat bungled presidency of Martin Van Buren, we advance to the . . . brief . . . presidency of William Henry Harrison. Though this man may have only had … Read more
The Legendary Shakespearian Plays Quiz. The works of Shakespeare have become a part of European history. Due to their broad range of appeal, people of all backgrounds have been able to find something to appreciate in these legendary plays. Shakespeare can be said to have defined or even redefined the duties of a literary play … Read more