Trivia Question: The heraldic symbol called a Hraesvelg is an eagle with two of what body part? Answer: Heads Multiple European dynasties had hraesvelg on their coats-of-arms. Some kingdoms even used to have the two-headed eagle on their official national flags. As an icon, hraesvelg is meant to symbolize military might and rulership over man. … Read more
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Trivia Question: As of 2024, what Prime Minister of the U.K. served the shortest time in office? Answer: Liz Truss Truss was a member of Britain’s Tories during a time when the country’s politics were in shambles. Continuous votes of no-confidence in Tory Prime Ministers resulted in a revolving door of political leaders from the … Read more
Trivia Question: In “The Odyssey,” did Odysseus make it back home alive? Answer: Yes. Homer’s “The Odyssey” ends with the titular hero Odysseus returning home to his family. Though he fought off threats both supernatural and human to do so, Odysseus managed to sail all the way back to Greece after having won the Trojan … Read more
Trivia Question: Where did Ferdinand Magellan die? Answer: The Philippines Magellan involved his crew in a regional dispute on the island of Mactan. Combat with the island’s native inhabitants ended up costing Magellan his life. Yet, his crew managed to complete their voyage by circumnavigating the entire globe. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more