Who invented the capacitor?

History Trivia / January 23, 2024

Alessandro Volta. The term "volt" was also named for Count Alessandro Volta.

How many life boats were on board the Titanic?

History Trivia / January 23, 2024

20. Sixteen wooden lifeboats and four collapsible Engelhardt boats were onboard the Titanic.

What type of plane did Richard Bong fly during World War II?

History Trivia / January 22, 2024

P-38 Lightning. Most Pictures of Richard Bong show him in the Cockpit of a P-38 Lightning.

Who was Truman's Vice-President?

History Trivia / January 22, 2024

Alben Barkley. Alban Barkley was Truman's Vice President from 1949-1953.

Which general led the American forces in North Africa during World War II?

History Trivia / January 21, 2024

Dwight D. Eisenhower. Over 275,000 German and Italian troops were taken prisoner after the Axis forces surrendered on May 13, 1943.

What does "Magna Carta" mean?

History Trivia / January 21, 2024

Great Charter. Magna Carta is a charter agreed by King John which means Great Charter or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England.