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Looking for a fun way to pass time with friends? Why not test your knowledge of American history? Trivia games are always a great group activity, especially if you love a little friendly competition!

Can you name the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth? Or which ancient queen married two of her brothers? How about this one: Do you know the artist who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Answer: Great white sharks, but the number of attacks is small. There have been 59 fatal great white shark attacks since — ...

Do you think you know about the United States’ history? From the stars and stripes to famous revolutions, iconic leaders, and the bold moments that shaped it as a nation. America’s past is filled with ...

Quiz kids and adults with these random facts and fun trivia questions on movies, music, history, science, geography and so much more. Are the resident “Jeopardy!” champ at your corner pub? Is trivia ...

The Beltway encircles Washington at roughly a 10-mile radius from downtown. Why? That was where the suburbs started when the highway was completed in 1964. A nationwide concrete shortage dictated the ...

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“Black People Know Things” is a Black culture-focused trivia event that began online in Denver in 2020, to curb cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. It has since evolved into a popular ...