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Wisdom From Some Fools
Team quiz by Wisdom of the Fool
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Team WOTF presents our first quiz. We offer for your consideration ten tales of people who were considered fools by their peers but proved to be rather wise.
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Mixed People
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Sep 08 13
360 plays
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Jewish Grandmother to English Dictionary
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As a child my grandmothers only spoke Yiddish when they didn't want me to understand what they were saying. I learned the language as a means of self-preservation. This quiz will help put you in the know about common Yiddish phrases.
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Hebrew and Yiddish
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Easy
20 Q
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adam36
Jun 05 13
477 plays
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File This Under Strange But True
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We open the overstuffed file cabinet in the "strange but true" section of FunTrivia and find some oddities that just might be the rarest of all legends... true.
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Mixed 10 Questions
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Tough
10 Q
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adam36
Jul 22 13
354 plays
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Natural Wonders: See Them Before They Are Gone
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Hemingway made the snow on top of Africa's largest mountain famous, but will it be there for much longer? Take this quiz and explore the fate of Kilimanjaro and other iconic locations threatened by climatological and environmental factors.
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Geography - Miscellany
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Easy
10 Q
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adam36
Apr 03 13
711 plays
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The Snows of Yesteryear
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Who are the women, the "snows", that Francois Villon recalls in his haunting 15th century poem. Join me in a quiz to recall these legendary women.
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Famous Women
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Apr 30 13
264 plays
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Sharks & Minnows
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Here are some television shows that were canceled in their first season and maybe shouldn't have been (minnows), and some shows that should have been canceled before they "jumped the shark".
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Jumping the Shark
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Average
15 Q
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adam36
Jul 06 13
288 plays
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Payback (1999)
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If you like dark action films, where getting shot is a flesh wound and "hard-boiled" banter is dialogue, then check out 1999's "Payback". A bit of outside knowledge in detective fiction is helpful for the quiz.
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Pa - Pm Movies
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Aug 15 13
111 plays
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Left To Their Own Devices
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While only a small percentage of the population are fortunate enough to be left-handed, left-handers have produced a surprising number of great minds. Join me as we explore some the great inventions brought to you by the left-handed.
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Scientists & Inventors
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
May 04 13
381 plays
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The Running Man
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History is written by the winners and the runner in second place is usually just the first loser. This is a quiz about the "running man", those who have run for high office but lost the race.
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World Leaders
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
May 03 13
198 plays
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All Greek To Them
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Every school-aged child learns about the government of Ancient Greece, the "Birthplace of Democracy" and all that; but what do we know about Modern Greece and its government. Take this quiz and let's find out together.
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Specific Country Government
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Tough
10 Q
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adam36
May 31 13
144 plays
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All You Need is a Good Book
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Read any good books lately? Here is a quiz where all the books are good reads and have the word "good" in their title. Read on and enjoy this (hopefully) good quiz.
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Literary Titles
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Easy
10 Q
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adam36
Mar 16 13
762 plays
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Fun Facts about the Year 1979
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Welcome to my second quiz in a series that focuses on events that happened in specfic years. Today's tour is around the people and events of 1979. I hope you enjoy the trip.
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1970s History
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Easy
10 Q
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adam36
Feb 05 13
1326 plays
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Where Does That Phrase Come From?
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Most people have heard the phrase describing the finality of death "where are the snows of yesteryear?" But where does the phrase come from? This quiz explores the origins of popular and famous phrases.
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Idioms and Proverbs
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Tough
10 Q
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adam36
Apr 09 13
765 plays
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Fun Facts About the Year 1961
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Please enjoy this tour around the year 1961. This quiz will hopefully be the first of a number of quizzes that delve into events that happened in specific years.
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1960s History
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Easy
10 Q
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adam36
Feb 01 13
1326 plays
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Dissecting the Director
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A movie quiz where the film director is the star. Lets peel the curtain and see what goes on when the director yells "Action".
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Something in Common
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
May 24 13
369 plays
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Night Time in the Switching Yard
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A quiz about songs that contain the word "Night" in the title. I hope you enjoy the tunes.
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Something in Common
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Mar 21 13
339 plays
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Snacks Around the Globe
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Everybody loves snack foods; but not everybody snacks in the same way. I will give you the snack and some clues you need to tell me from what country the snack comes.
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Food for Kids
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Very Easy
10 Q
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adam36
Jun 23 13
798 plays
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English Football For the American Eye
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More Americans might appreciate the "beautiful game" if they could get past the odd jargon and acronyms. So this quiz tries to offer some insights to help ease Americans into the great game of English football.
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UK Football Mixture
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Easy
10 Q
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adam36
Mar 22 13
507 plays
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Fun Facts about the Year 1983
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This is the third entry in a series of quizzes that relate to events that happened in a specfic year. This time we explore the year that was 1983. I hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane.
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1980s History
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Feb 10 13
885 plays
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Better Dead Than Left -- Left-Handed That Is
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Since the earliest times the left-hand has been portrayed as a sign of evil, bad-luck and/or weakness. This quiz looks at all things associated with the left-hand. Go on take this quiz using your left-hand ... if you dare.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Apr 29 13
384 plays
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The Ego Has Landed
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The bigger they come, the harder they fall. Join me as we recall some of the biggest egos that deflated the fastest. This quiz is an entry in the Author Challenge.
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Mixed People
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Easy
10 Q
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adam36
Feb 18 13
852 plays
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Penguins of the Serengeti
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No penguins were harmed in the making of this quiz or exiled to the desert. We will explore some interesting animals that are unique to their environments.
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Specific Topic Animal Trivia
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Jun 19 13
276 plays
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The "Snows" of Kilimanjaro
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"The Snows of Kilimanjaro" is a classic short story by Ernest Hemingway. This is a quiz about Hemingway's story and other literary works using the fluffy white stuff "snow" in their title. Stay warm and I hope you enjoy the quiz.
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Specific Subjects & Themes
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Difficult
10 Q
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adam36
Apr 05 13
168 plays
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Fun Facts for the Year 1986
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Welcome to the fourth quiz in a series that focuses on events that happened in specfic years. Today's walk is down the memory lane of 1986. Thank you for taking the journey.
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1980s History
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Mar 11 13
876 plays
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America's Most Flaunted
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When you want over the top self-promotion or garish displays of wealth you call for an American. Subtlety and restraint are for "wimps" and Europeans. This is a quiz about the super-rich and over-exposed personalities that have make American proud.
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Mixed People
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
May 25 13
393 plays
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Sing The Body Electric
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The 1970s rock group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) produced a tremendous body of work; many of these classic songs have been covered and remade by a wide variety of musicians. This quiz pays tribute to ELO and explores the remakes and covers.
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ELO
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Tough
10 Q
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adam36
May 11 13
171 plays
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Why is the Sky Blue
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Asking questions is the best way for anyone to learn. However, sometimes the answer to a question is not that easy and even parents need some assistance. This quiz may help answer ten of the most common questions that start with "why".
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Mixed Trivia for Kids
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Jun 10 13
714 plays
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Common Bond Goes to College
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A Common Bond quiz where the answer is the name of major university in the United States. If I have done my job correct the answer should be obvious. Good luck and enjoy!
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Common Bond 10 Questions
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Average
10 Q
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adam36
Mar 11 13
555 plays
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