May 26, 2025
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C., is guarded by the army 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Soldiers charged with guarding the Tomb must pass five rigorous tests, which cover everything from poetry to Arlington National Cemetery gravesites.
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Famous Figures in American Military History Quiz
A 16-question salute to American armed forces.
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May 25
Which sporting event asks its competitors their milk preferences? -
May 24
How are smart phones changing American Sign Language? -
May 23
Which animal can pause its pregnancy for almost a full year? -
May 22
How do some trees cooperate to reproduce? -
May 21
What hygiene product was once made of animal hair? -
May 20
What country is the hair transplant capital of the world? -
May 19
Why is there a 352-foot-tall doric column on the banks of Lake Erie? -
May 18
What routine medical procedure has put the vice president in charge several times? -
May 17
How much money do astronauts earn while stuck in space? -
May 16
How many times does an average person swallow each day?