World History
Learn the answers to questions about the impact of important events on world history, society and culture.
Learn the answers to questions about the impact of important events on world history, society and culture. Less
Did Genghis Khan really kill 1.7 million people?
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The number, and how all of the deaths were attributed to the famed 12-century warrior-ruler, is...
Discovery Channel
Site Director, Curiosity.com
What was the pear of anguish?
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Let's face it, the Middle Ages were just no fun at all, especially if you were scheduled to be...
Science Channel
Site Director, Curiosity.com
How many lifeboats were on board the Titanic?
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Unfortunately, it's a well-known fact that the Titanic was grossly unprepared for disaster when it...
Discovery Channel
Site Director, Curiosity.com
Which famous people were on board the Titanic?
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There were several well known names of the day on board the ill-fated luxury liner. One of the...
Discovery Channel
Site Director, Curiosity.com
Who invented baseball?
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Contrary to popular belief, Abner Doubleday did not invent baseball. The false notion spread when a...
Science Channel
Site Director, Curiosity.com
How has the art of winemaking changed over the centuries?
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TRANSCRIPT: You know what, the beautiful thing about winemaking, as I said earlier, it's very...
Larry Stone
Master Sommelier, President Evening Land Vineyards
What is a Mistelle wine?
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TRANSCRIPT: Another interesting wine I had was an 1899 Angelica, made in Rancho Cucamonga. It was...
Larry Stone
Master Sommelier, President Evening Land Vineyards
