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
The Articles of Confederation Quiz On the subject of American history, there is one particular period of time which is occasionally just glossed over by modern academia. This is the timeframe where the American government was established by the Articles of Confederation. The Articles appear to have been drafted with the intention that they become … Read more
Trivia Question: The nearest galaxy to the Milky Way is named after what beautiful princess from Greek mythology? Answer: Andromeda The legend of Perseus was arguably set into motion by Andromeda’s mother Cassiopea who bragged that Andromeda’s beauty rivaled even the gods’. Such defiance drew the gods’ ire. So, Andromeda was offered as a sacrifice … Read more
Trivia Question: Geronimo was the last war leader of what Native American tribe? Answer: The Apache Geronimo came into conflict with both Mexico and America. Since the Apache were originally nomadic, they found life difficult on the desolate reservation they were forced onto. Geronimo led mass breakouts from his reservation at multiple points in history. … Read more