Weird History Trivia Quiz: 2

The principal allied powers against Germany were the United Kingdom, the United States and the Soviet Union (Russia).

Michigan and Ohio went to war over Toledo (Toledo strip) from 1835-1836.  The Territory of Michigan Militia squared off against the Ohio Militia - there were no casualties and the conflict ended in a stalemate.  While Ohio gained Toledo and the Toledo strip, Michigan gained the Upper Peninsula.   Michigan lost 1,00 square miles of agricultural land, however gained 9,000 square miles of timber and ore-rich land. . .not to to mention beautiful Lake Superior shore line.

Yes, Alexander the Great is associated with Greece.

Since red haired people have light skin and are thus sensitive to sunlight, some Europeans believed that those traits resembled that of vampires.

James Madison's Vice President, George Clinton died during Monroe's first term as president.  During Monroe's second term, Vice President Elbridge Gerry also died in office.  Monroe elected not to replace either of them.

The last presidency to not have a vice president was that of Lyndon B. Johnson, which served the remainer of John F. Kennedy's 1963-1965 term.

George Washington opened a distillery, which became the largest in the U.S.

The Huns were a nomadic people originating from Central Asia.  They migrated to the central Caucasus and South East Europe.  Despite their name, they were not German.

Iran is modern day Persia.  Despite popular belief, Iran is not an Arabic country.  Pictured is a young girl with a Suluki or Persian greyhound.

Many of Walt Disney's stories are rooted in stories collected and told by the Brothers Grimm, which were born in Germany.