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.

How much does the Tsar Kolokol bell in Moscow weigh?

History Trivia / December 11, 2025

222.56 Tons. The Tsar Kolokol was never rung as it cracked while being cast.

In 2004, the Secretary of HHS declared what an illness, allowing Medicare coverage?

History Trivia / December 11, 2025

Obesity. In 2004, it was reported that one in three Americans were obese.