Justice Samuel Alito helped in creating the first majority Supreme Court in history under which religion?

History Trivia / December 14, 2025

Catholic. Prior to joining the Supreme Court, Samuel Alito was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

Where did the Vikings first attack England?

History Trivia / December 14, 2025

Lindisfarne. Lindisfarne was an island monastery in 793.

What was the name of the offensive that was staged by the Viet Cong on Jan. 30, 1968?

History Trivia / December 13, 2025

Tet Offensive. The Tet Offensive started on the lunar new year, previously believed to be a time of truce.

What member of George W. Bush's cabinet published an autobiography titled "My American Journey"?

History Trivia / December 13, 2025

Colin Powell. According to the book, General Henry Emerson, one of Powell's mentors, made his troops repeatedly watch the movie "Brian's Song" to promote racial harmony.

The first book of crossword puzzles was published in what year?

History Trivia / December 12, 2025

1924. Not until 1924 was the first such book published.

In what year was the seismograph invented?

History Trivia / December 12, 2025

1880. A seismograph is used to detect seismic waves that are generated by earthquakes.