Fighting Fair
Brushstrokes through Time
Fabled Headlines
Colonial Chronicles
Marine Marvels
100
When someone dismisses a person's argument by attacking their character instead of addressing the argument itself, they've committed this fallacy – just like saying, "Of course you don't like my idea; you're always negative!"
What is the ad hominem fallacy?
100
Artists of this movement, like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, aimed to achieve realistic representations of the human form and anatomy.
What is the Renaissance?
100
"Caught Napping! Slower Runner Wins!"
What is The Tortoise and the Hare?
100
This influential American commander famously crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessian troops on Christmas night in 1776.
Who is George Washington?
100
This fascinating marine mammal, known for its echolocation and playful behavior, is not actually a fish.
What is a dolphin?
200
Beware of this fallacy when someone exaggerates a point to make it seem more reasonable – like claiming that eating a single cookie will lead to an endless cycle of indulgence and eventual obesity.
What is the slippery slope fallacy?
200
Artists of this movement sought to capture the fleeting effects of light and color in their works, leading to "plein air" painting and vibrant landscapes.
What is impressionism?
200
"Local Boy Vaults Open Flame! Unhurt!"
What is Jack Be Nimble?
200
This famous pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, stirred up revolutionary sentiments with its powerful arguments for American independence.
What is "Common Sense?"
200
Despite their name, these bioluminescent creatures are not actually fish; they're gelatinous zooplankton that light up the ocean at night.
What are jellyfish?
300
This fallacy occurs when someone attacks a distorted or exaggerated version of their opponent's argument rather than addressing the actual argument – just like saying, "My opponent wants to ban all cars and make us ride horses!"
What is the straw man fallacy?
300
This artistic movement, known for its dreamlike and irrational imagery, takes its name from a French word meaning "beyond reality."
What is surrealism?
300
"Second False Alarm! Won't Answer Another, Townsfolk Say!"
What is The Shepherd's Boy?
What is The Boy Who Cried Wolf?
300
This Connecticut native was a general in both the American and British armies during the Revolutionary War.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
300
Known for their captivating displays of color, these marine creatures are often called the "rainbows of the sea."
What are coral reefs?
400
Be cautious of this fallacy when someone tries to divert attention from the actual argument by attacking the person presenting it – much like saying, "Don't listen to them; they're just jealous of my success!"
What is the red herring fallacy?
400
Known for its emotional and dramatic use of color and exaggerated brushstrokes, this movement was led by artists like Van Gogh and Munch.
What is expressionism?
400
"Royal Daughter Bruised! Legume Blamed!"
What is The Princess and the Pea?
400
This French nobleman and military officer played a vital role in securing French support for the American cause during the Revolution.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
400
These tiny marine organisms are the primary producers in the ocean, providing the foundation of marine food chains.
What are phytoplankton?
500
Don't be fooled by this fallacy that assumes just because two events happened together, one caused the other – like believing that carrying an umbrella causes rain.
What is the post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy?
500
This whimsically absurd art movement of the early 20th century embraced the "anti-art" philosophy, turning the traditional art world into a delightful playground of chaos and creativity.
What is Dadaism?
500
"Siblings Escape Cannibal! Turn Tables on Her!"
What is Hansel and Gretel?
500
In 1781, the American Revolution took a decisive turn with the surrender of this British general to American and French forces at Yorktown.
Who is General Charles Cornwallis?
500
The world's loneliest animal of this species sings at a much higher pitch than others of its kind, so no other has ever responded to its song.
What is a blue whale?