Wherio · July 16th, 2026
Five real historical events. Guess where each one happened, then compare your score with the answers and locations below.
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1. The CERN laboratory is established in Meyrin.
Answer: 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Sep 29th, 1954
CERN now operates the world's largest particle accelerator.
2. A strong-flavored dark brown spread, named through a national contest, goes on sale in this country.
Answer: 🇦🇺 Australia · Oct 25th, 1923
Vegemite is made from brewer's leftover yeast extract.
3. A woman wins a presidential election in this country, becoming the continent's first elected female head of state.
Answer: 🇱🇷 Liberia · 2005
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won Liberia's postwar election.
4. An explorer reaches this country's coast after sailing from Spain.
Answer: 🇧🇷 Brazil · Dec 20th, 1545
Orellana described the river as the Amazon after a reported battle with warrior women.
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- A reclusive king lays the foundation stone of a fantasy castle on an Alpine crag, inspired by Wagner's operas.
- A retired count's cigar-shaped airship lifts off from a floating hangar on Lake Constance for its first flight.
- Cathy Freeman lights the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony.