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Amazing Inventors of Ordinary Things
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A quiz for those who made life so much easier and made us think, 'Why didn't I think of that?'
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Scientists & Inventors
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Nov 01 07
1467 plays
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'The Destroyer' Novel Series
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This is an introductory quiz to one of the most unusual and innovative action novel series in print...the tales of Remo Williams, the Destroyer.
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D
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Difficult
15 Q
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Oddball
May 19 00
201 plays
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Paramount's Famous Studios and Harveytoons
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MGM, Disney and Warner Brothers have an extensive cartoon history, but what do you know about Paramount Pictures' contribution to animation? More than you think...
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Mixture: Animated
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
Sep 25 09
114 plays
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The 1974 Super Outbreak
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Experts say it could only happen once every 500 years, but on April 3-4, 1974, everything came together to create one of the worst tornado outbreaks in history. Here's a look at what happened and what was learned.
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Disasters
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Jun 03 07
420 plays
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Literary Allusions of the 20th Century
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See what you know about the phrases and other wordplay that these 20th Century authors gave us.
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Literary Terms & Quotes
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
Jul 02 07
945 plays
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Kelly's Heroes
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This has been a long time in coming. A quiz about this witty, light-hearted, sorta-anachronistic Clint Eastwood WWII movie that gave me my Fun Trivia name. There are definitely some spoilers here, but otherwise, enjoy.
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Kelly's Heroes
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Sep 06 07
1173 plays
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Classic U.S. Game Show Hosts
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We know all of these white-teeth flashing guys with the pseudo-coiffed hair and the ever-present microphone. Did you know they did lots of other things as well? Let's find out.
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Hosts
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Aug 09 07
1368 plays
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The Adventures of Nick Danger, Third Eye
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A quiz about one of the most memorable characters to come from the imagination of the Firesign Theatre.
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Entertainment Grab Bag
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Aug 30 07
264 plays
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The Goons behind 'The Goon Show'
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Reading about the lives of these supremely talented comedians was about as insane (no pun intended) as the characters they portrayed.
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British Radio
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
Nov 21 07
447 plays
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The World of the Wind Waker
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This quiz is about the various islands and people that make up the Great Sea archipelago in Nintendo Gamecube's 'The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker' (this should work better than any old map a Fishman can give you).
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Wind Waker
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Easy
15 Q
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Oddball
Jun 24 07
1617 plays
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Name-Based Wrestling Jargon
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So you're hip with 'kayfabe' and know the difference between a 'work' and a 'shoot', eh? Well here's your chance to test your mettle on more of the jargon that's part of the pro wrestling scene, put there by the superstars themselves.
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Wrestling Other.
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Mar 07 07
945 plays
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Famous Musical Families
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It appears one of the best ways to keep a musical group as a long-lasting cohesive unit is to keep it all under one roof. Here is a quiz on some great musical families.
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Something in Common
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Easy
15 Q
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Oddball
Sep 03 09
696 plays
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Scottish Movies
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Here is a quiz about movies filmed in and about the land of kilts and bagpipes.
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Common Locations
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Easy
10 Q
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Oddball
Jul 06 07
1599 plays
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'The Summer of Love' - 1967
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You'd think with a nickname like that, it was a good time ... What do you remember of 1967?
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1960s History
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Aug 31 07
2571 plays
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Books (and Bookworms) on Film
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This is a quiz on well-known films that have libraries or librarians in a prominent role. Sort of the ultimate oxymoron...
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Movie Occupations
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Easy
10 Q
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Oddball
Nov 20 07
2055 plays
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Are you smarter than THIS 5th Grader?
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My daughter, an ACTUAL 5th Grader, wants to see if she can stump you. These are all her questions. I'm just sitting back for moral support.
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Mixed Trivia for Kids
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
Oct 21 07
10437 plays
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Addresses of Historic Events
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You ever get that weird feeling walking through a very old place, wondering about all that happened there through the years? Here's a quiz about some of those spots where something indeed happened.
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Mixed Bag
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
May 08 07
3999 plays
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1978 - The Disco Year
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This is for the 30th Reunion class of my high school. We were kinda busy that year, so let's see what we can remember ... if we're still able.
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1970s History
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Difficult
15 Q
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Oddball
Feb 20 08
1452 plays
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The 'Ren and Stimpy' Primer for Eediots
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This is a quiz about a whale...NO...this is a quiz about an animated dog and a cat. Enjoy.
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Ren And Stimpy
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Jul 12 07
786 plays
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Zelda II: The Adventures of Link
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The success of the first 'Legend of Zelda' NES game screamed for a sequel, but no one expected 'Zelda II: The Adventures of Link' to be so radically different.
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Adventure of Link, The
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Jun 09 07
750 plays
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Celebrities in Historic Disasters
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Natural and man-made disasters are not just confined to the average joe...many famous people have had their brushes...before, during or after the height of their fame.
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Celebrity Grab Bag
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
Feb 21 07
2574 plays
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Kids' Things From Long Ago (All American): II
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Chances are you won't see a lot of these things outside of 'TV Land', 'Boomerang' or a Cracker Barrell restaurant, but here's another quiz on some favorite Baby Boomer possessions and memories.
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Nostalgia
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Feb 02 06
2346 plays
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Famous Duos...One Person Short
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There have been a number of people who got their first taste of fame paired with someone else. Eventually, they passed by that partner on the way to fame and fortune. What do you know about the one left behind?
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Celebrity Squares
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
Feb 13 09
2721 plays
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In Praise of Old Dogs and New Tricks
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Forget about junior achievers, child stars, rising young talents and ESPECIALLY that cutoff age for 'American Idol'...this is an homage to those who were still making their presence known well after everyone else called it a day.
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Celebrity Squares
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
Jun 04 07
1857 plays
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Just a Song Before...er...After I Go
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A quiz about hit songs that came about after the artist had died.
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No. 1 Hits
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
Aug 21 07
2238 plays
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Immortality Thrust Upon Them
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It's one thing to be named for a famous object or event ... but what if that thing is named for you? Here's a quiz about famous people who became famous despite themselves.
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Other People
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
May 03 07
2547 plays
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'Blackadder': The Whole Dynasty 1485-1917
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A quiz based on the series, the book and a special or two. Every word, every lie, every cunning plan...
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Blackadder
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Average
25 Q
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Oddball
Jan 07 02
4761 plays
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The 'Kid' Stays in the Quiz
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A quiz about famous people and things with the operative word 'kid' in the title.
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Something in Common
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
Apr 30 08
1230 plays
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Celebrity Quotes of 2007
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No polished or elaborate 'Friends, Romans and countrymen' stuff here, folks. Some truly famous and infamous things came out of some mouths in 2007. Which do you remember?
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Quotes by Celebrities
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Jan 17 08
2349 plays
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...And Which One Are You?
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Throughout world history (and BILLIONS of people, living and dead), it may not sound strange that sometimes two or more of the famous carried the same name. See if you can match this small batch.
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Celebrity Grab Bag
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
Feb 12 09
2139 plays
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M*A*S*H - The Book
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Does anybody remember Richard Hooker...the guy that started this whole thing with an irreverent, dark comic expose on the medical front in the Korean War?...Anyone?!?!
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H
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Difficult
20 Q
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Oddball
Feb 07 01
318 plays
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September 23rd
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This is the day of the autumnal equinox (the first day of fall) and my wife's birthday. This is for her.
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July August September
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
May 25 07
492 plays
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The Angevin Dynasty of England
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Actually, it's not nearly as hard as you might think. This line of medieval English kings covered a legendary section of English history.
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Royal Houses
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Feb 24 00
4269 plays
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Quiz Like it's 1999
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People were saying goodbye to the 20th Century (a year early) and preparing for the 21st. What do you know about 1999, besides the Prince song?
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1990s History
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
Jul 31 07
4638 plays
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The Definitive Quiz on P.D.Q. Bach
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What happens when someone with a degree in music has waaaayyyy too much free time on their hands?
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B
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Mar 12 02
294 plays
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Famous Album Covers
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In many cases, the art on the outside of a album cover can sell the product as much as the art inside. I'll try to describe some famous album covers and see if you can guess the artist.
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Album Covers
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Average
20 Q
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Oddball
Oct 21 00
7011 plays
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Classic Television Trivia
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Whether you watch the latest from the networks or the lineup of Nick At Nite or TV Land, some classic moments just stand out. Here are a few.
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Mixture: Classics
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Average
20 Q
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Oddball
Nov 18 01
8259 plays
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Kiss: The Marvel Editions
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A quiz about the 1977 Marvel comic book issue and its sequel about the (superhero) group Kiss.
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Marvel & DC
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Difficult
20 Q
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Oddball
Jun 19 07
180 plays
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The Southwest Conference (1914-1996)
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For over 80 years, the Southwest Conference was the showcase for historic games, intense rivalries, superstar athletes and coaches and much more.
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College Sports Mixture
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Jul 22 08
213 plays
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The Golden Year - 1987
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For my wife on our 20th anniversary (boy, do I feel old now)...
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1980s History
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Jun 08 07
2559 plays
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The Comic Life and Hard Times of Howard the Duck
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What was supposed to be a 'throwaway' character turned into a minor sensation in the 1970s (and an exceedingly bad movie in the 80s). Here are the ins and outs of this unlikely hero who was 'trapped in a world he never made'.
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Marvel & DC
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Difficult
15 Q
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Oddball
Sep 18 09
90 plays
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The World of Dr. Seuss
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A look at some of the life and some of the creations from the mind of Dr. Seuss.
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Seuss, Dr. (Theodor Geisel)
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Difficult
25 Q
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Oddball
Aug 06 01
708 plays
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KISStory
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Love them or hate them, they have been one of the hottest bands in the land for over thirty years.
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KISS
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Average
20 Q
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Oddball
May 01 00
4956 plays
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'Monty Python' Trivia
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Here is a quiz about England's famous comedy troupe.
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Monty Python
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Average
20 Q
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Oddball
Apr 10 00
5919 plays
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull
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A quiz on Richard Bach's allegory of life, love and flight through the eyes of a seabird.
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B
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Jun 02 04
195 plays
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Waiting For the Electrician
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The first album from the Firesign Theatre contains many treats for the ear and the mind. Come take a trip with us...
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Entertainment Grab Bag
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Difficult
10 Q
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Oddball
Nov 13 07
234 plays
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Tarantulas
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They are the source of nightmares and horror stories...a presumptuous reputation for the largest spiders on earth.
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Arachnids
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Oct 13 00
4278 plays
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Comic's Bad Guys
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I'll try to name (when applicable) and describe some of comic's infamous would-be world beaters and you give me the 'Nom de Guerre' they are better known by.
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Villains
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Average
20 Q
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Oddball
Jan 25 01
5457 plays
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The Inimitable Camel Spider
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You've seen the pictures. You've heard the stories. Now let's see what's real and what's not about the official creepy crawler of the Iraq War.
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Arachnids
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
Jun 06 07
1320 plays
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Celebrity Relations
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Fame is something sometimes not easily avoided, not even by lineage. A simple quiz about generations of celebrities.
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Celebrity Families
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Easy
15 Q
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oddball
Aug 01 00
12336 plays
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The History Of Radio
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Until the advent of television, the radio was the center of information and entertainment in the American home. Here is a quiz about radio's birth and 'Golden Age'.
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Radio History
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Difficult
20 Q
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Oddball
Mar 14 01
1626 plays
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Ships That Passed In The Night
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An interesting point from an earlier quiz dealt with famous people who were born on the same day other famous people died. It was something I simply couldn't pass up.
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Death Becomes Them
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
Jun 04 07
657 plays
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Addresses of Famous Television Characters
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Here are some addresses to some well known homes we have all visited in our own homes every week.
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Phone Numbers and Addresses
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Average
10 Q
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Oddball
Dec 14 01
3078 plays
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Heroes and Villains of War
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It is said that confrontation introduces a man to himself. The history of warfare has made heroes and villains of men and women throughout time. Here is a quiz dealing with only a partial group of those who should be remembered for bad as well as good.
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War History
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Mar 01 00
12111 plays
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Remembering Harry Chapin
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Singer of songs, teller of tales...a quiz about the man and his music.
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Chapin, Harry
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
Jan 02 02
783 plays
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March 21st
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Often the day of the vernal equinox (first day of Spring) and an important date for many historic events and a special day for many people (for my daughter, who was born on this day).
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January February March
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
May 22 07
492 plays
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The History of Television
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From a dollar sign on a board to the Martian landscape, television has seen it all. A quiz about the simple box with wires, tubes and circuitry that supplanted the radio as the primary source of news and entertainment.
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Entertainment Other
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Tough
25 Q
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Oddball
Jan 24 02
2112 plays
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The Catcher In The Rye
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This quiz deals with one of the more controversial books of the 20th Century. I ask not to use this quiz as a crutch. Read this classic book and fill in the banks this quiz will leave you.
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Salinger, J. D.
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Average
15 Q
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Oddball
May 08 00
6186 plays
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The Oscars - Best Actress
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It's time again for the next Oscars quiz. I give the name (if applicable) and desciption of a character. You give me who won the Best Actress Academy Award with it.
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Oscars - Best Actress
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Average
20 Q
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Oddball
Sep 25 00
8364 plays
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Futuristic Movies of the Past
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Okay, try to follow me here...this is a quiz about Hollywood's vision of the future... the only problem is that the 'future' has since become documented history, so reality is a little different. Got it? Don't worry, you will...
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Something in Common
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
Sep 05 09
402 plays
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