History Trivia

This is a book of odd and unusual trivia facts--a real treasure trove of fun stories for curious people! You will find strange, fascinating, and unusual facts about the US, its history, and its culture. You will also find odd facts about famous people, landmarks, and unusual facts from the US and around the world.

Step back in time to relive 5 decades of Americana from the 1950s through the 1990s -- from the rise of rock ‘n’ roll to the birth of the internet. This engaging audiobook, with 500 multiple-choice questions (and answers), brings favorite memories to life, challenges your mind, and sparks conversations. Perfect for trivia nights, group gatherings, or a quiet afternoon of nostalgia.

Have you always felt a certain nostalgia to the 1980s even if you didn’t grow up in it? Were you a child, teenager, or young adult in the '80s and want to relive the best years of your life? Well now you can travel back in time and embrace your over the top fashion sense that’s dying to come out!

African American women have always played an important role in molding our country's history, and this book aims to highlight their contributions. A pair of award-winning historians are attempting to both inspire African American women and convince their allies that Black women's unique capacity to construct their own communities while battling centuries of oppression is a crucial component in our ongoing resistance to systemic racism and sexism. For those who want to learn more about Black women's history, this book serves as a beginning point.

Dive into the exciting world of road trip trivia! This opening sets the stage for a journey filled with fun, learning, and family-friendly competition. Learn the rules, understand the trivia structure, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

The Pixies in Boston. Nirvana in Seattle. The Red Hot Chili Peppers in Los Angeles. While these alt-rock bands are world-renowned today, at the dawn of the '90s they were still largely defined by local music scenes. Before the mediation of MTV, VH1, or Apple Music, fans connected directly to alt-rock groups through word of mouth or via small local radio stations.

Do you consider yourself a history buff? Do you enjoy discovering interesting facts about the world? Would you love to uncover North Carolina’s riveting and relevant time period? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then you’re a very wise person! This trivia audiobook doesn’t just cover North Carolina’s history and sports, but also its natural wonders, amazing plants and animals, music, movies, and television, and more. With short questions throughout, you can truly test your knowledge and make your listening experience more fun and stimulating!

Did you know Sweden has this unique law, "Freedom to Roam", that allows you to hike, camp, or ski on any public land, swim in public lakes, and access all beaches--including freely picking as many mushrooms, flowers, and berries as you want? Located in northern Europe, many global travelers have given Sweden the moniker "the crown jewel of Scandinavia" for a good reason!

Welcome to our collection of 725 multiple choice trivia questions across 18 topics, from oceans to music. Questions are grouped into topics, and each has four possible multiple-choice answers. At the end of each question, you'll hear the right answer. The 19 categories are the USA, sports, technology and communications, mammals and birds, reptiles, medicine and health, dance, space, oceans, music, science, cuisine, games, dinosaurs, motorsports, countries, religion, history and famous quotes.

Here’s a Simple Way to Improve Your Conversational Skills Fast Quick Reads to Regain Self-Confidence in Conversation Find out why your conversation might be failing, and how to fix it. Discover hundreds of interesting trivia, amazing facts, and incredible stories, that you have never heard of. With the help of this book, you can talk to anyone and will never run out of conversation starters again. People will be thrilled to hear about them and you will have more opportunities to increase your knowledge, improve your conversational skills, and feel more comfortable around people. That’s ...

The Ultimate Barbie Trivia Challenge! Test Your Knowledge with 169 Fun Facts! Do you consider yourself an expert on all-things Barbie? This comprehensive trivia book puts your Barbie and doll knowledge to the test with 169 fascinating questions! Covering everything from Barbie’s origins in 1959 to her evolution into a global pop culture icon, this must-have reference celebrates everything fans love about the legendary doll. Jam-packed with fun facts about Barbie’s history, careers, movies, products, controversies and more, this book offers a rollercoaster ride through Barbie’s ...

Fake news is old news when it comes to Michael Jackson's 'cheerleaders' 'talking heads', 'experts' and authors. So be careful what you believe... Anthony King's 'Michael Jackson Fact Check' takes a delve into years of Michael Jackson news articles, books, 'official' website information and more, to uncover a shocking level of inaccuracy and factual error from many "experts" around the world. Including a close look at inaccurate claims by best selling and award winning authors! From tour dates, venues and reported claims of album sales, through to who designed his costumes and a whole lot ...

Think you know a lot about Texas? From the delicious smell of barbecue in the air to cowboys, guns, and ranches, for which the Great State of Texas is known for, there are also lots of other exhilarating facts about Texas "the Lone Star" state that you may not know about. The book "200 Interesting Facts About the Great State of Texas" describes the state of Texas in detail. It discusses the history, culture, food and some quirky facts about Texas, such as the duty to give notice before going to steal! This book discusses the interesting places to visit and the delicious dish to eat. So, if ...

This book delves into all the conflicts in the war, including Germany’s disastrous invasion of Russia, the air raids that decimated much of London, and why the US started communicating in the Navajo language.

This book is a ‘fancy that’ crossed with a ‘believe it or not’ look at certain aspects of papal history with emphasis on the unexplored and the obscure – with considerable embellishment from computer-aided analytics (by now a well recognized forte of the author). The ‘101’ bullet points dealt with in this book, per its title, covering at least 202 nuggets of insight, are divided across 7 chapters, titled: Ecumenical Councils, Names, Firsts, Dates, Conclaves, Pope Celestine V and Pope Francis. The chapter on ‘Dates’ looks at topics such as the first precisely recorded date ...

What strange household appliance inspired one of the first pairs of Nike sneakers? The co-founder of Nike, Bill Bowerman, was not only a legendary track and field coach, but also a great inventor. While looking for a way to make shoes faster, he was inspired by a particular household appliance....

The Ultimate Unofficial Real Madrid Trivia Book: Test Your Knowledge of Football’s Most Iconic Club! Think you know everything about Real Madrid? From legendary matches to fascinating records, this book dives deep into the incredible history and trivia of the world’s most successful football club. Whether you're a die-hard Madridista or just starting to follow Los Blancos, this book is packed with facts, quizzes, and unusual stories that will surprise and entertain. What You’ll Discover Inside: Epic Matches: Relive some of the most unforgettable moments in Real Madrid’s storied past...

This book will bring to life the Titanic by letting you in on some often overlooked details and letting you ride along with some of the passengers - some who enjoyed their last few days of life on the ship, while others did what they could to survive.

This fun quiz book, complete with images, is a tribute to the first 45 presidents of the United States of America. From George Washington to Donald Trump, this book is packed with interesting trivia tidbits and lots of images! From simple questions in the front to lesser known facts in the back, this book will test your knowledge while learning little known facts and trivia about the leaders who have shaped the United States of America. Play on your own, or enjoy it with family and friends! Have fun and enjoy! Each question is worth one point unless otherwise noted. Notice: The Amazon "Look...

Looking for a spooktacular Halloween activity? Put your frighteningly fun trivia knowledge to the test with this spine-tingling book of 100 trivia questions all about Halloween! Inside you'll find an engaging mix of questions covering everything from the history of Halloween, its origins and traditions, symbols and costumes, scary movies and TV specials, favorite candies, and so much more. From easy questions to ones that'll make your head spin faster than a flying witch on a broomstick, this book has something for everyone! With fun facts about Halloween traditions around the world, sweet ...