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Fire and Ice - the Volcanoes of Iceland
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The 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull may have stopped air travel across Europe, but they were small compared with what the volcanoes of Iceland are capable of. Come with me, and let's investigate what happens when fire meets ice.
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Iceland
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Jun 17 10
135 plays
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A Quizzer's Guide to the Galaxy
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Welcome to the Galaxy! This quiz will test your knowledge of our galactic home, and our place in it.
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General Astronomy
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Aug 03 09
3066 plays
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Who's Your (Biblical) Daddy?
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All you have to do is to correctly identify the father of each of these Bible people.
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Bible People
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Jul 29 09
1197 plays
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"At the Late Night, Double Feature, Picture Show"
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Welcome to a little quiz about big monster movies and other classic sci-fi greats, inspired by that fabulous opening number from "Rocky Horror".
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Sci-Fi Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Jan 06 10
582 plays
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Judging an SF Book by its Cover
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I'll describe the cover of a science fiction classic - in one of its editions. See if you can identify the correct book from the clues on the cover. (Believe me, you won't need to have the same edition to know the answer...)
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Science Fiction
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Jul 28 10
297 plays
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The Year that Was - 1883
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Here, for your amazement and edification, are presented events related to ten different trivial categories. All of these marvellous happenings did truly occur in the Year of our Lord 1883, which must surely have been one of the most eventful years ever.
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Mixed Bag
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Apr 13 10
588 plays
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On the Origins of Supers
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How did they become Super? If you think you know, try this quiz about the origins of some of the most famous superheroes.
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Superheroes/ Sidekicks Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Nov 25 09
921 plays
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Those Who are About to Die Salute You!
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It's nineteen hundred years ago in Rome, and there's no TV... so let's go see some real blood! We're off to see the gladiators! How much do you know about the gladiators of ancient Rome?
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Roman History
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Feb 03 10
738 plays
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Pass the Salt, Please!
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For a simple chemical compound, salt has many culinary uses, and tremendous cultural significance. So how much do you know about salt?
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Food & Drink
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Jan 28 10
1185 plays
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An Arthur C Clarke Collection
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A general quiz about one of the SF greats, Arthur C Clarke and his works, drawn from my collection.
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Clarke, A.C.
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Tough
10 Q
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Flamis
Jul 25 09
189 plays
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Short (but Sweet) Science Fiction Stories
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Take a tour with me through a galaxy of short fiction stars... and identify the correct short story title from the clues I'll give you.
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Science Fiction
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Nov 18 10
207 plays
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Fantastic Fa'a Samoa!
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In this quiz we'll continue our quizzical journey to that earthly paradise called the islands of Samoa, and introduce you to the people and customs of that beautiful land.
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Cultures
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Oct 15 09
1119 plays
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An International Quiz of Pancakes
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Let's go on a tour around the World that's flat and round - it's the World of Pancakes!
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Food & Drink
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Aug 04 09
816 plays
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Once Upon a Teatime
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Come with me to the bakery, and let's find some old-fashioned treats for a proper afternoon tea... (though they're not all English).
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Cooking and Baking
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Mar 29 10
522 plays
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The Real Samoa!
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There is Samoa, and there is America Samoa, but they are both part of the Samoan Islands. In this quiz we'll begin our quizzical journey to that earthly paradise which we call the islands of Samoa by looking at the geography of these beautiful islands.
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Samoa
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Oct 13 09
2253 plays
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Out of the Gate and Off for a Walk...
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Lynley Dodd is one of New Zealand's best-loved writers for young children. In August 2009 she was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her contribution to children's literature. This quiz is a celebration of her work.
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D Authors
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Oct 03 09
93 plays
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Judging More SF Books by Their Covers
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You liked the first one, so here's more. I'll describe the cover of a science fiction classic. Then you see if you can identify the correct book from the clues on the cover (and believe me, you won't need to have the same edition).
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Science Fiction
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Aug 21 10
198 plays
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There Are Fairies At The Bottom Of My Garden
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Are there fairies at the bottom of your garden? And, if so, what kind are they?
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Fables and Folklore
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Oct 02 09
624 plays
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Rockin' Around the Reef!
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There are few more beautiful places on Earth than the coral reefs of the Pacific. Let's dive in and see what cool critters we can find there on that amazing coral reef.
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Animals by Region
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Oct 24 09
387 plays
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Know Your Roots!
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All of these vegetables grow underground. Some really are roots, others are just pretending. Let's dig up the garden and see what we can find!
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Food for Kids
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Feb 26 10
1527 plays
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Chef!
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Can you identify the correct celebrity chef from the information given? I've included chefs from Britain, the USA and elsewhere, to make this a truly international feast for quizzers.
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Celebrity Chefs
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Nov 10 09
525 plays
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Fantastic Writers!
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Can you identify these great science fiction writers from their biographical details?
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Writers & Authors
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Feb 15 10
654 plays
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The Mostly Inorganic Carbon Quiz
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Much of carbon chemistry is covered in organic chemistry - but there is a lot more to carbon than that! You shouldn't need more than smattering of high school science to investigate this element and its chemistry with me.
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Specific Elements
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Average
15 Q
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Flamis
Jan 17 10
483 plays
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What a Jerk!
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Decide whether you'll call me a jerk after you've played my quiz about those things we call jerks!
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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Flamis
Aug 18 09
714 plays
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A Munchkin's Guide to Munchkin
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Being a surprisingly straightforward quiz about the popular Munchkin card game for all those Munchkins in Quizzyland.
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Card Games
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Average
10 Q
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Flamis
Jan 03 10
192 plays
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Nga Mahi a nga Tupuna - Māori Mythology 101
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Haere mai and welcome to Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud! This quiz is an introduction to the creation myths and gods of the Māori of New Zealand.
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World Religions
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Tough
10 Q
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Flamis
Aug 09 09
150 plays
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The Mysteries of Many-faced Mathematical Parrots
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How much do you know about those (mostly regular) solid POLYhedra?
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Geometry
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Tough
10 Q
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Flamis
Jul 05 10
240 plays
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