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The Nerd Herd
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Scientific advances often come from single-minded people who are sometimes called 'nerds'. This quiz is about some people who made huge leaps, as well as some who just made it a bit easier for us to get through our day. How many can you identify?
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Scientists
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Mar 12 13
723 plays
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A Princess of Landover
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After fourteen years, Terry Brooks led us back inside the gates of "The Magic Kingdom of Landover" with book six, "A Princess of Landover". Princess Mistaya is now a teenager. Uh oh!
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Brooks, Terry
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Tough
10 Q
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CmdrK
Oct 15 11
78 plays
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Don't Pass This Quiz By
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All the questions in this quiz have something to do with the word 'pass'. Don't pass on or pass out, come in and give them a try.
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Thematic 10Q Easy
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
May 02 13
1101 plays
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Your Hands Are Tied
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"Your hands are tied and you're in custody." Here's a look at some criminals who were finally captured after wreaking havoc.
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Criminal Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
May 07 13
477 plays
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Fond of the Fondas
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There have been several families of actors in movies over the years. In the 20th century the Fonda family was one of the longest-lived. Here are some questions about three generations of Fonda family actors.
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People Themed Groups
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
May 09 13
486 plays
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There's a Trade School for That
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In the US, colleges and universities have become so expensive that many people cannot afford to attend. Trade schools have become an affordable alternative and offer many programs. See if you can match the photos with the appropriate courses of study.
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Colleges & Universities
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
May 17 13
471 plays
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In the Fair Month of July
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July is a month that has had its share of historic and not-so historic events. See how many you recognize.
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July August September
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
May 20 13
390 plays
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"Star Trek" All-Series Quotes
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Here are some quotes from each of the "Star Trek" television series. Let's see how many you can remember, or guess.
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'Star Trek' - Quotes
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Tough
10 Q
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CmdrK
Nov 28 12
294 plays
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Boogying with Canned Heat
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No, it's about the boogie/rock/blues band, not Sterno. Come over here and let's get down with the boogie!
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C
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Aug 17 12
93 plays
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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
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Authors including Edward Bulwer-Lytton and Snoopy ("Peanuts" comic strip) used this line to open their stories. But this quiz is about authors whose horror stories give us that eerie, queasy feeling. Let's take a look.
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Horror
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
Nov 17 12
498 plays
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An Elephant Never Forgets
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Elephants are said to have exceptional memories. They would never forget us, so we shouldn't forget them. Here are some elephants throughout history that are worth remembering. There may be some hints along the way.
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Famous Animals
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Tough
10 Q
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CmdrK
Jan 15 13
585 plays
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Why Do You Hate Us So?
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The history of mankind is filled with people who have cheated, lied to, stolen from and deceived one another and their governments. Here are ten questions about some of those less-than-upstanding individuals.
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Traitors and Conmen
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Dec 24 12
384 plays
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Let's Sing Like Bob Dylan!
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Admit it, you've tried to imitate him, haven't you? Many musicians have covered Bob Dylan's songs. Some have had big hits, some have had--fun. See if you recognize these songs or artists.
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Dylan, Bob
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Aug 24 11
501 plays
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Perchance to Dream
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"To sleep: perchance to dream" said the prince in Shakespeare's "Hamlet". I'll go along with the sleep part but I never remember my dreams. Here are some people who did remember theirs, but not always to their betterment.
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The Unexplained
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
Jan 23 13
573 plays
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You Call That a Landmark?
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If you're looking for the Washington Monument or the Empire State Building, you came to the wrong quiz. There are lots of American landmarks, some are famous, some might be...someday. Take a look at some that I found.
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USA - Travel
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
Apr 26 13
891 plays
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Butch and Sundance's Excellent Adventure
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were real outlaws in the last days of America's Wild West. Butch always had a great idea for their next big score. Let's ride with them in the 1969 movie about their lives. Maybe we'll rob a bank or two along the way.
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Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
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Tough
10 Q
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CmdrK
Jan 22 11
324 plays
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Ancient Weapons
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Laser guided bombs? Predator drones? Forget them because ancient warriors used more "face-to-face" weapons. Let's have a look.
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Ancient Wars
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Feb 14 10
1524 plays
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So Said Garak
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Garak - Deep Space Nine's man of mystery. It took a long time for us to find out his back story. Or did we ever learn the truth? Would examining some of his statements over the years help? Let's have a look.
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'ST: DS9' - Characters
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
May 17 10
171 plays
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So Said Worf
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Normally a man of few words, Worf was the perfect candidate for some of the best one-liners in "Star Trek". Can you remember all of these Worf quotes?
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'Star Trek' - Quotes
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Tough
10 Q
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CmdrK
Mar 08 10
432 plays
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Eating New England
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The Pilgrims were able to survive their first harsh winters in New England because Native Americans taught them about indigenous vegetables and fruits. Let's eat our way through some of the more notable native New England foods.
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Mixed Food and Drink
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Tough
10 Q
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CmdrK
Apr 11 13
297 plays
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New England Rivers
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Rivers in New England have been relied upon for commerce and recreation. See if you can identify the New England rivers in this quiz.
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USA - Specific Regions
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Jan 18 11
318 plays
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One More Look at the British Invasion
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All of a sudden in the 1960s we found out there was a lot more to British music than Lonnie Donegan and his problems with chewing gum. Let's have another look at the lyrics and bands of the "British Invasion".
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British Invasion
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Jul 30 12
402 plays
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The Wounded Knee Massacre
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The last large battle of the U.S. Indian Wars occurred in 1890. This quiz is about what came to be known as the Wounded Knee Massacre.
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Old West
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Feb 16 13
294 plays
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Massachusetts Maritime Lore
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Massachusetts is not only by the sea it has depended on it as a workplace and playground. How much do you know about the sixth state's relationship with the Atlantic Ocean?
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Massachusetts
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Dec 26 09
282 plays
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We Loved the 80s
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Big hair, MTV and singers who couldn't dance to save their lives (except for Michael). Return with us now to those days of yesteryear because - we loved the '80s!
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1980s Music
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Sep 05 12
984 plays
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The Key to the City
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Visiting dignitaries are sometimes given a large, ornate key in a city they are visiting as a symbol of hospitality by the city officials. See if you can acquire a few keys by determining where the cities described in this quiz are located.
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World Sites
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
Apr 01 13
810 plays
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1960s Folk Music Revival
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Rock and roll had some competition in the ‘60s. How much do you know about the times that were a-changin’?
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Folk Music
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Tough
10 Q
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CmdrK
Jan 20 10
807 plays
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You're Lion to Me!
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When you think of famous people born under the zodiac sign of Leo, the lion, you might think of singers and actors. This quiz is in response to an Author's Challenge issued by kyleisalive, so let's take a look at some famous Leo authors.
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Authors and their Works
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
Nov 28 11
585 plays
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Addicted to Spuds
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"Weird Al" Yankovic was so right with the title of his song which is now the title of this quiz. The potato is a very versatile vegetable. Here are some potato treats for you to guess and drool over. This quiz will probably be America-centric.
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Fruit and Vegetables
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
Feb 26 13
798 plays
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Sing This With Me
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Sometimes one singer isn't enough and three are too many. Here is a look at some duets over the last fifty years, mostly from the rock era. Can you name the songs or artists?
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Duets
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Apr 29 12
624 plays
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