Can you tell prophecy from prophecy fail?
For centuries, people have claimed to glimpse what's coming — from Nostradamus's riddling quatrains to confident predictions of the world's end. Some of it dazzles, some of it flops, and all of it makes for great trivia.
What you'll learn
- Who the most famous prophets and seers really were
- The stories behind notorious doomsday predictions
- How vague verses get reinterpreted to seem accurate
Why it's fun
You'll separate genuine history from wild legend, and discover just how often the future refused to cooperate with those who claimed to know it.
What to expect
What to expect
Twenty multiple-choice questions ranging from easy crowd-pleasers to a few real head-scratchers. Take your time, trust your instincts, and enjoy the ride through history's boldest forecasts.
A few you'll face
- What century did Nostradamus write his famous quatrains in?
- Which 'predicted' apocalypse came and went in 2012?
- Who was the legendary English prophetess of Knaresborough?
Ready to gaze into the crystal ball? Let's begin!
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