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GenZ Test Your Knowledge Weekly Quiz – April 25, 2025

GenZ Test Your Knowledge Weekly Quiz – April 25, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

Edgar Allan Poe – Inventor of Modern Detective Stories

Edgar Allan Poe – Inventor of Modern Detective Stories

Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts. An American short-story writer and poet, he is recognized as the inventor of modern detective stories. His stories and poems led the way for cartoons such as Scooby-Doo and The Great Mouse...

Understanding ‘Maryland Man’: The Story of Kilmar Garcia

Understanding ‘Maryland Man’: The Story of Kilmar Garcia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a man from El Salvador who illegally entered the United States. He claims to have fled his home country due to gang violence, but he has also been accused of being a member of notorious gang MS-13 and participating in human trafficking. He’s...

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John Adams: A Stubborn but Dedicated Leader

John Adams was the first vice president and the second president of the United States. He wasn’t always a very popular president ...Read More

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Easter: History and Facts

For many today, Easter may seem just another holiday when kids get to restock their candy stash and receive presents. But what ...Read More

GenZ Test Your Knowledge Weekly Quiz – April 18, 2025

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Electric Eels – Shocking Details

Electric eels are odd creatures that live primarily in the fresh waters of South America. Though they are often classified as eels, ...Read More

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Alabama: The Heart of Dixie

Alabama became the 22nd state on December 14, 1819. It gained the nickname “Heart of Dixie” because it is in the middle ...Read More

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Political Extremism and the Brain

Why do we see more examples of political extremism from those on the political left than the right? What makes so-called liberals ...Read More

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A Short History of the US Military – The Cold War

In today’s accounts of the tensions between the US and China, we often hear the following description: “It’s a new Cold War.” ...Read More

GenZ Test Your Knowledge Weekly Quiz – April 11, 2025

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