Trivia Question: What theme for the American president was inspired by Sir Walter Scott’s “The Lady of the Lake”? Answer: “Hail to the Chief” “Hail to the Chief” is played to announce the president’s arrival. Both the song’s name and some of its lyrics were inspired by Scott’s poem. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more
Trivia Question: Askr and Embla were the first people in what mythology? Answer: Norse mythology In a sense, Askr and Embla can be called Norse mythology’s Adam and Eve. Askr and Embla were reportedly fashioned from wood by Odin himself. Even the name Askr refers to the ash tree that he was carved from. Click … Read more
Trivia Question: The Archbishop of Canterbury leads what religion? Answer: The Church of England The Church of England traces its roots to Henry VIII. When Henry broke from the Catholic Church and founded a new Christian faith, he wanted a pontiff to lead the people and dictate dogma. So, he vested the Archbishop of Canterbury … Read more
The World War II Commanders Quiz The sheer volume of World War Two was astronomical. It is estimated that over 100 million men participated in military positions throughout the conflict. Estimates of the death toll of World War Two range from 50 million to over 100 million depending on the qualifications of what counts as … Read more
Trivia Question: The folk hero Little Black Sambo turned what animals into ghee (butter)? Answer: Tigers According to this legend, the titular character was hounded by tigers. Once he was safely up a tree, he manipulated them by throwing down his fancy umbrella. The tigers then chased each other around the tree to steal the … Read more