Trivia Question: The Kentucky Derby is raced at what historic complex annually? Answer: Churchill Downs Officially, the racetrack takes its name from Samuel Churchill who was a famous Kentucky resident. Louisville is the name of the city where this track is located. What’s more, the mint julep is the official beverage of the Kentucky Derby. Click … Read more

Trivia Question: In what continent can the region of Patagonia be found? Answer: South America Patagonia is a territory that is shared by Argentina and Chile. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz

Trivia Question: One of the causes of the European Wars of Religion was the “Defenestration” of what Czech city? Answer: Prague Defenestration means to throw someone or something out of a window. At this absurd 1618 historical event, Protestant peace delegates threw Catholic peace delegates out of the windows of their meeting place. This is considered … Read more

Trivia Question: The word “Voivode” refers to what kind of person in European history? Answer: A warlord The term voivode is especially common in the historical studies of East Europe. Throughout the Middle Ages, a number of men claimed power through force claiming such was necessary to fend off foreign invaders. Vlad the Impaler was one … Read more

Trivia Question: In 1959, Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev engaged in what famous impromptu debate on economic theory? Answer: The Kitchen Debate The Kitchen Debate took place in a model of a house that “every average American could afford.” The model was set up at the American National Exhibition in Moscow. Nixon and Khrushchev hotly debated … Read more