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Daily Trivia Day 52 Yesterday’s answer was the Isles of Scilly! The Isle of Man is notorious for playing host to dangerous motorcycle races. From 1911-present, how many fatalities have been recorded due to racing on the island? ***
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Daily Trivia Day 51 Yesterday’s answer was Stevie Wonder! Which of these island territories was officially at war with the Netherlands from 1651-1986?
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Isles of Scilly
Terschelling
Sark
Île d-Yeu
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Anonymous 5w

The 335 Years’ War was a result of the English Civil War. The Royalists had retreated to the Isles of Scilly, while the Dutch were allied with the Parliamentarians. Dutch Lieutenant-Admiral Tromp traveled to the Isles of Scilly to demand reparations for damages done to the Dutch navy. When the Royalists refused, Tromp declared war on the Isles. A few months later, the war ended. The Treaty of Westminster never addressed this declaration of war, and thus it stood for 335 years.

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Anonymous 5w

finally got one -pg

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Anonymous 5w

*** Fatalities from racing include riders, spectators, staff, etc.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5w

No battles were ever fought between the Netherlands and the Isles, which makes this the longest bloodless war in history. Local historian Roy Duncan, also a councilman of the Isles of Scilly, wrote to the Dutch, and an official peace treaty was signed in 1986

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

I was surprised how many people got yesterday’s. Not sure if everybody learned it in school or if everyone guessed well.

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