Trivia Question: What Latin phrase describes the legal right to challenge your imprisonment as being unlawful? Answer: Habeas Corpus The phrase Habeas Corpus literally means “You must have the body.” If someone issues a writ of habeas corpus, they request to have their imprisonment reviewed in case it’s illegal in nature. Such a right is … Read more

Trivia Question: Why is Angel Falls, Venezuela named after Jimmie Angel? Answer: He discovered the falls. Jimmie Angel was a simple navigator and flyer. While soaring over Venezuela, he attempted a risky landing. This landing brought him face-to-face with Angel Falls, the world’s tallest waterfall. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia … Read more

Trivia Question: What famous poet was discredited for broadcasting fascist propaganda during World War Two? Answer: Ezra Pound Pound was a defining voice of the Modernist Movement. Given his artistic tenure, it was quite shocking to find out he sympathized with Hitler and Mussolini. Now, art historians have to separate his work from his political … Read more

Trivia Question: What was the title of Shakespeare’s story about a Moorish general in Venice? Answer: Othello Unlike many of Shakespeare’s plays, Othello wasn’t based on a real person. It echoed of a distant age in Venice. However, the Moorish leader Othello was a character whom Shakespeare devised. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more

Trivia Question: What northernmost Canadian province is known for its large French-speaking community? Answer: Quebec Most of Canada speaks English. However, there are still large parts of the country where people speak what is called Quebecois French. Both the British and the French colonized Canada, leading to this linguistic split. Click Here To Take Today’s … Read more