General Knowledge

Herbert Hoover was born in a rural Iowa village on August 10, 1874. His childhood was spent in Oregon, where he manifested an early interest in mathematics and underground work.

After an Inca civil conflict in 1532, the Spanish under Francisco Pizarro conquered what is now Ecuador from the Inca, and in 1563, Quito became an administrative region of Spain.

Rebecca was ranked among the top 100 female names in the United Kingdom during the 1960s, the top 20 during the 1970s, and the top 10 during the 1980s due to a revival of Biblical names.

National Vice President Day draws attention to the section of the United States Constitution dealing with presidential succession. Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 elaborates on the procedures the State must follow prior to selecting a new president and/or vice president.

Singapore National Day occurs annually on August 9 in Singapore. Independence Day is a special occasion when citizens gather together to appreciate and celebrate their independence.

The Scottish wildcat is the only surviving relative of the cat family in the United Kingdom. It is believed to be a descendant of the European wildcat, which colonised Britain between 7,000 and 9,000 years ago, after the last Ice Age.