Trivia Question: What religion’s gods are said to inhabit “avatars” that are alternate forms they use to influence the mortal realm? Answer: Hinduism The word avatar originates from Hindu tradition. Yet, avatar has been adopted into the English lexicon, meaning another form or representative of a human being. People online are often said to embody … Read more

Trivia Question: The Donner Party trapped in the mountains of what U.S. state for an entire winter? Answer: California Specifically, the Donner Party was trapped in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. As cold weather ravaged them, the migrant group had to resort to cannibalism in order to survive. The gruesome nature of this tragedy has solidified … Read more

Trivia Question: Tallinn is the capital of what European country? Answer: Estonia Though Tallinn is small when compared with many other European capitals, it is still the most populous city in all of Estonia. The name Tallinn is believed to be an adaptation of the Estonian words meaning “Danish” and “Castle.” One of the city’s … Read more

Trivia Question: What elite band of commoner samurai was founded by the Tokugawa Shogunate to keep the peace in Kyoto during a time of public unrest and rebellion? Answer: The Shinsengumi The Shinsengumi occupy a near mythological status in Japanese history. For being raised from the commoner class, members of this order were fiercely loyal … Read more