Wherio · August 30th, 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. At a farm outside an island capital, Hemingway completes the novella that revives his career.
Answer: 🇨🇺 Cuba · 1951
The Old Man and the Sea was published in 1952 to widespread acclaim and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
2. An oil-rich monarchy occupying two parts of a great Southeast Asian island gains full independence.
Answer: 🇧🇳 Brunei · January 1st, 1984
Brunei became a fully independent state and joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
3. A small Nordic studio launches the hit mobile game Angry Birds.
Answer: 🇫🇮 Finland · 2009-12
Rovio's 52nd game finally became a global hit.
4. A late comeback completes a famous World Cup upset at a stadium beside the Aare River.
Answer: 🇨🇭 Switzerland · July 4th, 1954
West Germany's upset win happened in the Swiss capital.
5. A wandering teacher whose sayings will shape a civilization is born.
Answer: 🇨🇳 China · 551 BC
Confucius held only minor offices in life.
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