Historical Facts
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Q: Which French General left Napoleon to become King of Sweden?
A: Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte
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Q: What was the first product sold in aerosol sprays?
A: Insecticides
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Q: What did Lady Godiva ride according to a carving in Coventry Cathedral?
A: A Goat
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Q: In 1848, the London Daily News carried the worlds first what?
A: Weather report / forecast
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Q: Which organization has been selling racehorses since the year 1176?
A: Tattersalls
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Q: Whose horse was Spumador ?
A: King Arthur's
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Q: Galileo was the first to notice that the sun had what?
A: Spots
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Q: In Greek mythology who gave the "eyes" to the peacock?
A: Argus
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Q: Heinrich the lion founded What city was founded by Heinrich the lion?
A: Munich
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Q: Where was the motor racing accident in 1953 that killed 83 spectators?
A: Le Mans
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Q: Manya Sklodowska was better known as who?
A: Madam Curie
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Q: What was the Amati family famous for making?
A: Violins
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Q: What phobia did Adolph Hitler have?
A: Claustrophobia
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Q: In London, 1915, what became illegal and subject to a £ 100 fine?
A: Buying a round of drinks
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Q: What was the first English town to have electric street lighting?
A: Goldaming in Surrey
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Q: Siberia used solid blocks of what as money in the 18th century?
A: Tea
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Q: During the Middle Ages having what tiny animals in the house was good luck?
A: Ants
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Q: Checkpoint Charlie was named after what?
A: "C" Charlie in the phonetic alphabet
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Q: Who has the best free printable trivia quiz questions with answers?
A: Trivia Country!
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