History
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington was the first president.
Was a banana ever used as a phone in a movie?
Yes, it was! (Comedians love it.)
Was the dodo bird alive 100 years ago?
No, it wasn’t.
Who was Taiwan’s first female president?
Tsai Ing-wen was the first.
Was Taipei always the capital of Taiwan?
No, it wasn’t.
Was Napoleon tall or short?
He was short (at least for a leader!).
Did people really believe the Earth was flat?
Yes, they did — a long time ago.
What did bees do before humans appeared?
They made honey!
Was Sun Yat-sen important in Taiwan’s history?
Yes, he was.
Where was the Eiffel Tower built?
It was built in Paris.
Were there smartphones in the year 1800?
No, there weren’t.
What did a cow do in Switzerland in 2007?
It was rescued by helicopter!
Were mammoths real animals?
Yes, they were.
Did Taiwan have elections 100 years ago?
No, it didn’t.
Were there camels in the desert 1,000 years ago?
Yes, there were.
What did people use to send messages before email?
They used letters and pigeons!
Were dinosaurs alive when people were born?
No, they weren’t.
Did fish ever walk on land?
Yes, some did a long time ago!
Were there two major parties in Taiwan 50 years ago?
Yes, there were.
Did the Amazon River always look the same?
No, it didn’t.
Where was the Titanic going before it sank?
It was going to New York.
Did anyone ever try to sell the Eiffel Tower?
Yes, a man did — he was a con artist!
Was your skeleton soft when you were a baby?
Yes, it was softer.
What did Taiwanese people do in 2024?
They voted for a new president!
What was the largest country in the world in 1950?
Russia (Soviet Union) was the largest.