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Iceland is home to the world’s … A Deepest canyon B Largest population of polar bears C Oldest parliament Fact: The world’s oldest parliament is Iceland’s Alþingi (anglicized as Althing), established in 930 CE. It meets at Reykjavík in the Alþingishúsið, a striking building made of black Icelandic stone that was constructed in 1880. Correct … Read more

Question 1: Today’s image features what building in Austin, Texas? A State Capitol B City Hall C Governor’s Mansion The Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin was completed in 1888. It’s known for its distinctive pink granite and is taller than the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Correct Answer: State Capitol Question 2: Who brought … Read more

Today’s image features what building in Austin, Texas? A State Capitol B City Hall C Governor’s Mansion Fact: The Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin was completed in 1888. It’s known for its distinctive pink granite and is taller than the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Correct Answer: State Capitol

Who brought news of emancipation to the people of Texas? A Robert E. Lee B Gordon Granger C Abraham Lincoln Fact: When Union Major General Granger led 2,000 federal troops to Galveston Island, Texas, in June 1865, the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation was already two and a half years old. But Texas was the … Read more

Where was Juneteenth first celebrated? A Galveston B New Orleans C Washington, DC Fact: The first Juneteenth celebrations began in Galveston, Texas, in 1866, a year after Union troops arrived and announced emancipation. These local observances laid the foundation for what would become a national holiday. Correct Answer: Galveston