Wherio #42 — August 23rd, 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. Akihito becomes the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years.
Answer: 🇯🇵 Japan · April 30th, 2019
The Reiwa era began the next day.
2. A chemist synthesizes a willow-bark painkiller.
Answer: 🇩🇪 Germany · August 10th, 1897
Felix Hoffmann's aspirin conquered the medicine cabinet.
3. A vast, sparsely peopled protectorate between South Africa and the Zambezi becomes independent and chooses its first president.
Answer: 🇧🇼 Botswana · September 30th, 1966
The former Bechuanaland Protectorate begins self-rule under Seretse Khama.
4. A small island fortress withstands a massive Ottoman siege for nearly four months.
Answer: 🇲🇹 Malta · May 18th, 1565
The Knights Hospitaller and Maltese defenders repelled a far larger Ottoman force.
5. From the royal city of Susa, mounted couriers begin a 2,700-kilometre relay road.
Answer: 🇮🇷 Iran · c. 500 BC
The Persian Royal Road had 111 posting stations stocked with fresh horses.
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