Hat Trick

The traditional clothing of an Arabic man includes a thoub (robe), as well as a head scarf and black braided cord called: A. A bisht, or mishlah B. A ghutra and igaal C. A bourgha and abaya Wide-brimmed sombreros have been keeping the sun off Latin Americans for centuries. True or false: The classic sombrero […]

The H2O Factor

The ancient Romans built complex waterworks. Which of the following is sometimes credited with contributing to the decline of the Roman Empire’s ruling class? A. Aqueducts that spread malaria B. Famine from poor crop irrigation C. Plumbing that caused lead poisoning Sir Benjamin Thompson was a physicist whose work led to improvements in cooking equipment […]

Foreign Phrases

Satirist H.L. Mencken said, “If English was good enough for Jesus Christ, it’s good enough for me.” However, most Swiss businesspeople speak at least a little: A. Swiss, English, and Italian B. German, French, Italian, and English C. Dutch, Italian, French, and Romansch Good first impressions can be made by using correct introductions. The phrase […]

Notorious

True or false: Mariano Melgarejo, a former Bolivian dictator, attempted to intervene during the 1870 Franco-Prussian War by marching his army all the way to Europe. Ned Kelly was one of the best-known Australians of the 1870s. What occupation brought him this notoriety? A. Con artist and forger B. Horse thief, cattle rustler, and bank […]