Trivia Question: Vincent van Gogh was from what country? Answer: The Netherlands Van Gogh lived his life virtually penniless. However, he did manage to sell some of his works while he was alive. To this day, people in the Netherlands will occasionally discover they possess unknown works by van Gogh that their ancestors must have … Read more
Trivia Question: The English performer Joseph Merrick is better known by what stage name? Answer: The Elephant Man Merrick was paraded around the world as a curiosity. During his childhood, Proteus syndrome left Merrick’s face deformed. Despite the cruel treatment he faced from wider society during his life, Merrick ended up the friend of multiple … Read more
In What Year Did It Happen Quiz History, as a study of the past, is essentially the study of dates whether specific or relative. Historians memorize the exact day and time that an event happened. They also study the events prior and post that original event in order to gain a broader context of how … Read more
Trivia Question: Is Borneo an independent country? Answer: No Borneo is not an independent country. It is an island that is divided between three national powers. Namely, the countries of Indonesia, Brunei, and Malaysia all claim parts of Borneo Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: John Adams was the vice president of what American president? Answer: George Washington In the time of Washington’s presidency, a vice president was automatically the presidential candidate who received the second most votes. Since John Adams came in second to George Washington, Adams became the first Vice President of the United States. Click … Read more