Who was Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman better known as?

History Trivia / March 07, 2025

Nellie Bly. Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman took only 72 days to travel the world, writing about her adventures as Nellie Bly.

What does the Lord Chancellor sit on while presiding over the House of Lords?

History Trivia / March 06, 2025

The Woolsack. The Lord Chancellor has seated himself on a red cushion stuffed with wool since the 14th century.

What civil rights pioneer and "Little Rock Nine" advisor was later honored with a state holiday?

History Trivia / March 06, 2025

Daisy Bates. Arkansas honors Daisy Bates with a holiday each year in February for her work on civil rights, particularly the desegregation of schools.

What female organization did Juliette Gordon Law found in 1912?

History Trivia / March 05, 2025

Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts, modeled on the Boy Scouts, were created as a way to teach girls about the importance of service and citizenship.

Who helped the FBI identify the "Unabomber"?

History Trivia / March 05, 2025

His Brother. David Kaczynski told the FBI about his brother Ted's connection to crimes after recognizing his writing style in the "Unabomber Manifesto".

What did the "Line of Demarcation" divide?

History Trivia / March 04, 2025

South America. The "Line of Demarcation" divided South America between the colonizing nations of Spain and Portugal.