Trivia Question: True or False: the term “Gerrymander” is a portmanteau of the name “Gerry” and the word “Salamander.” Answer: True Elbridge Gerry, former Vice President of the United States, was known for drawing voting districts in peculiar ways that would benefit him politically. One of his most infamous districts resembled a salamander because of … Read more
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Trivia Question: What country’s armed forces enacted the Bataan Death March during World War Two? Answer: Imperial Japan Tens of thousands of American and Filipino prisoners of war were tortured during the Death March. With barely any food or water, these men were run across treacherous terrain. Some reports even claim the Japanese would entertain … Read more
Trivia Question: The Nazis were known for commonly adopting a unified parade step named after what animal? Answer: A Goose The goose step was intended to be a simple parade maneuver when it was first invented. Because members of the Third Reich were commonly seen goose stepping, though, the odd manner of walking became irrevocably … Read more
Trivia Question: What is a person from Luxembourg called? Answer: A Luxembourger Though a Luxembourger sounds like a delicious sandwich, that is not the case. Anyone from Luxembourg is said to be a Luxembourger. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”