Trivia Question: What artist’s Black Paintings were found in his walls after his death, including the haunting masterpiece Saturn Devouring His Son? Answer: Francisco Goya Goya’s work occasionally dabbled in the macabre and bizarre. It was surprising, then, that he decided to lock away so many paintings that also had disturbing imagery. The unified bleakness … Read more
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Trivia Question: Bucephalus was the legendary horse of what historical figure? Answer: Alexander the Great Legends say that Alexander tamed Bucephalus when he was just a boy. Together, they roamed the world traveling from one battlefield to the next. Some stories even claim that Bucephalus lived longer than his master. Click Here To Take Today’s … Read more
Trivia Question: The Marquess of Queensberry Code was an early set of rules for what combat sport? Answer: Boxing Rules separate combat sports from all-out brawls. So it was with the Marquess of Queensberry Code. Early boxers were expected to honor these gentlemanly rules so they could compete without causing their opponent undue bodily harm. … Read more
Trivia Question: What American president appointed known gunslinging lawmen Pat Garrett and Bat Masterson to federal positions of authority? Answer: Teddy Roosevelt Pat Garrett was the man who claimed Billy the Kid’s life. Bat Masterson, however, was the law of Dodge City during a time when all sorts of outlaws roamed its streets. These men … Read more