"Diogenes" bus begins cynical journey to find just one alcoholic saved by Prohibition

The video discusses the Diogenes expedition, a unique journey led by college men to find a rare type of person affected by prohibition. It highlights the failure of the United States to reclaim inebriates despite significant financial expenditure over 12 years, marking it as a major historical blunder. The video concludes with the christening of the Diogenes by Miss Phyllis Thompson.

What makes the Diogenes expedition stand out in history?

• It aimed to discover new lands.

• It was the first expedition to the North Pole.

• It involved selected college men searching for a unique human specimen.

• It was a military expedition.

What was the main goal of the college men embarking on the Diogenes expedition?

• To study ancient civilizations.

• To discover a rare type of inebriate.

• To reclaim lost treasures.

• To find a new continent.

How much money did the United States reportedly spend over 12 years without achieving its goals?

• 12 billion dollars

• 24 billion dollars

• 36 billion dollars

• 48 billion dollars

What was the outcome of the United States' expenditure according to the transcript?

• It led to economic prosperity.

• It benefited numerous families.

• It successfully reclaimed many inebriates.

• It was considered a major historical blunder.

Who was responsible for christening the Diogenes?

• Captain James Cook

• Dr. Emily Brown

• Mr. John Smith

• Miss Phyllis Thompson