On this day in 1940, near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings was discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their dog down a narrow entrance into a cavern. The paintings, consisting mostly of animal representations, are among the finest examples of art from the Upper Paleolithic period. On this day in 1953, John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier. And on this day in 1972, Hopalong Cassidy, aka the actor William Boyd, rode off into his last sunset.
Take this week's word quiz and let's see how you'll go down in history.
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Score | Rate Yourself |
All 10 | Loved and adored, no doubt |
7-9 | Keep studying |
4-6 | Struggling artist |
2-3 | Well, your mother likes your art |
0-1 | Hoppy says you're under arrest |
Intro text: history.com
Definitions: Merriam-Webster 11th Collegiate Dictionary