Polymath (n): A person who has extensive knowledge in many different areas
Well, I am almost all caught up on the trivia I must dispense. This one tonight, and another tomorrow, and I’ll be all done. Just in time for the following week’s post. It never ends. At this point, hopefully you’re not getting too full of trivia, and you can still gorge yourself on this Viking Read More …
The Mongol hordes, ferocious warriors and conquerors of most of Asia and parts of Europe were stymied when they attempted to attack Japan. Although the island nation was greatly outnumbered, they managed to hold off two assaults thanks in part to the kamikaze, or “divine wind”. During both invasions, the Mongolian attacks were ruined when Read More …
There’s a now famous joke from the comic Watchmen which goes as follows: “Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he’s depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, ‘Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is Read More …
Hey there, all my loyal readers. Long time no trivia. I know I’ve been delinquent with my posts lately, and I do owe you four (four!) trivia posts. I promise they are coming. I’ve just been juggling quite a few things on my personal to-do list recently. Speaking of juggling… It’s interesting how humans can Read More …