Trivia Question:Â What flower is named for the sword of Roman gladiators and infantry? Answer:Â Gladiolus The sword that this flower is named for is the gladius. The gladius featured a simple almost rectangular blade that ended in a point. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz
Trivia Question:Â The nickname “Joltin’ Joe” refers to what baseball icon? Answer:Â Joe DiMaggio DiMaggio was also known as “The Yankee Clipper.” Even today, his 56-game hitting streak remains the longest in M.L.B. history. Click Here To Take This Week’s History Quiz
Trivia Question:Â What famed British admiral commanded the vessel called The Victory? Answer:Â Horatio Nelson Nelson remains honored as a military hero of Britain’s past. He was known for his victories during the Napoleonic Wars. A number of his unorthodox tactics ended up redefining the principles of modern naval combat. Click Here To Take This Week’s History … Read more
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Trivia Question:Â What literary character has a hat that is tagged 10/6? Answer:Â The Mad Hatter The Mad Hatter appears in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This absurd character hosts a tea party for the eponymous Alice. Though Carroll never called his character The Mad Hatter, this name has stuck in popular culture to refer to … Read more