Confusing Trivia Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hundred Years War

It was fought between 1337-1453, and the war was mostly the British and French fighting on French soil. For a good part of the war, Britain actually held some French land.

Answer: Panama Hats

The styles of Panama hats include: Optimo, Plantation, Patron, and Fedora.

Answer: Catgut

Catgut strings are used for violins, violas, guitars, and most other stringed instruments. They are coated with metal before use. Strings that are all metal can also be used, but more skilled violinists prefer the traditional catgut strings.

Answer: December 12

The Russian calendar was 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar. In 1918 Russia converted to the Gregorian calendar, in step with the rest of the world.

Answer: Camel's Hair Brush

Camel's hair brushes are also known as watercolor and/or lettering brushes and are usually made of squirrel, goat, ox, pony or a blend of several hairs, depending on the desired softness and intended cost of the brush. Squirrel fur is the most commonly used because it is the cheapest. Camel hair is not used.

Answer: Canary Islands

The Latin name was Insularia Canaria, which means 'Island of the Dogs'. The islands are off the coast of Africa, and in the past they were often used as a stopping place during long voyages.

Answer: George VI

When he became king in 1936, he respected the wish of Queen Victoria that no future king should ever be called Albert.

Answer: Both of these

Male finches are crimson, and females are mixed brown and white. They spend the summer in Canada and the northern United States and spend the winter mostly in the eastern United States.

Answer: Chinese Gooseberries

Chinese gooseberry was the old name of the fruit; a more current name is Kiwi fruit. They look like small, hairy potatoes. Once, my uncle confused one for a potato...

Answer: Thirty Years War

It lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved most of the Western European countries. Most of the battles occured in Germany. How did you like my confusing trivia? If you liked it, please rate it!