Trivia Question: On the Origin of Species was written by what influential scientist? Answer: Charles Darwin This was the primary text where Darwin outlined his theories of adaptation and evolution. Controversial when it first released, Darwin’s book still causes conflict because of how a number of religions believe it contradicts their teachings. Regardless, Darwin’s theories … Read more

Trivia Question: Britain fought the Opium Wars against what other nation? Answer: China The Opium Wars take their name from the drugs which Britain sold in Chinese ports. When Chinese officials refused to distribute opium to their countrymen, Britain began to assault China. Thanks to their victory, the British won the right to continue flooding … Read more

Trivia Question: What VP of Abraham Lincoln was the first man to ascend to the presidency due to assassination? Answer: Andrew Johnson Johnson was Lincoln’s second vice president. As one of the only southern politicians to not join the Confederacy, Lincoln hoped having Johnson around would help convince southerners to surrender peacefully. An assassin was … Read more

Trivia Question: Waiting for Godot was a historic play by what modernist artist? Answer: Samuel Beckett Beckett is considered to be one of the final major modernist writers. As such, his plays tend to shirk a number of conventions we might be used to in art. Waiting for Godot is perhaps the most groundbreaking exemplification … Read more

Trivia Question: What man was America’s first Secretary of Homeland Security? Answer: Thomas Ridge The Department of Homeland Security was formed in the aftermath of 9/11. As such, it is one of the newer cabinet departments within the federal government. Ridge helped form the organization and became its first leader via presidential appointment. Click Here … Read more