Trivia Question: The land that was historically called the Barbary Coast is located on what continent? Answer: Africa In the modern day, the Barbary Coast is called the Maghreb. It lies on Africa’s northern coast. Because of the proximity between the Maghreb and Europe’s southern coast, the people of these two regions often came into conflict over … Read more

Trivia Question: The geyser known as Old Faithful is located in what American national park? Answer: Yellowstone Old Faithful regularly erupts with water from beneath the Earth’s surface. It is famous for being one of the few geysers on Earth whose eruptions can be predicted to a certain extent. Click Here To Take This Week’s … Read more

Trivia Question: The Petticoat Affair was a minor political scandal that sent the cabinet of what American President into chaos? Answer: Andrew Jackson The Petticoat Affair was inspired by puritanical moral standards. Many members of Jackson’s cabinet mocked and ostracized Secretary of War John Eaton and his wife Peggy over perceived moral failings in their … Read more

Trivia Question: The Ancient Greeks were said to have been able to infiltrate Troy by hiding in a sculpture of what animal? Answer: A horse The authenticity of this incident is widely debated by historians, but many today consider it fictitious. Regardless, the tale became an impactful part of the legend surrounding the Trojan War. Even … Read more