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Make Your Own Mozzarella!
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Did you know that you can make your own cheese at home using nothing more complicated than a microwave? Take this quiz and you'll soon be enjoying your own fresh cheese! Both the quiz and the cheesemaking are easier than you think, so give it a whirl.
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Cheeses and Dairy Products
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Easy
15 Q
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crisw
Jun 02 02
8967 plays
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Lost Arts 2- Milking
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There are many things our forefathers knew that we are beginning to rediscover and enjoy. Can you imagine getting your own milk in the morning?
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Homes & Gardens
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
May 09 02
5538 plays
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What's Your Dog Saying?
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Dog Behavior
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Oct 02 00
50460 plays
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Animals A to Z
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Well, almost A to Z...since I can only have 25 questions, not 26, I have left out the letter X...
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Identify the Animal
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Tough
25 Q
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crisw
Feb 18 00
44805 plays
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Plagiarism
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Plagiarism is the copying of material from an author's works without proper attribution. Quizzyland cannot accept plagiarized quizzes. Do you know how to avoid plagiarism? Identify whether each situation is an example of plagiarism.
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Quizmaker Tune-Ups
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Apr 25 02
27114 plays
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Fractured Cliches
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These cliches have been rewritten with some highfalutin' vocabulary. Fill in the missing last word!
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In Other Words
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Feb 17 00
52617 plays
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A Souvenir Tour of the U.S.
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Ever looked at your souvenir shelf and thought about where you got all that junk? This quiz is for you!
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USA - Travel
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Easy
10 Q
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crisw
Mar 18 00
21135 plays
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Harry Potter and the Storm of Controversy
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Not everyone loves Harry Potter. The series of books about the young wizard has sparked protests, bans, and bizarre behavior. Learn more about the fascinating controversy.
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Children's Literature
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Difficult
20 Q
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crisw
Nov 14 02
14442 plays
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Werewolves and Other Werecreatures
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A quiz on some of the most famous mythical beasts.
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Beasts of Myth
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Jan 15 01
5676 plays
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Another Dose of Doggerel
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Do you know the truth about dogs? Answer 'true' or 'false' to these questions.
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General Dog Info
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Sep 08 00
26952 plays
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How to do Cryptic Crosswords
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Cryptic crosswords are for the cruciverbalist elite! Can you learn how to do them?
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Cryptics
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Difficult
15 Q
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crisw
Mar 22 01
6174 plays
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Centipedes and Millipedes
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This quiz was prompted by finding an unusual centipede in the basement at work! Learn more about these fascinating creatures.
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Other Invertebrates
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Tough
25 Q
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crisw
Jun 23 02
3948 plays
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How to Do Science
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Ever done a science fair project? Then you should know something about the scientific method- or how to do science!
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Miscellaneous Science
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Jul 09 00
15381 plays
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Endangered in the U.S.
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Some questions on endangered species in the United States- both on the species themselves and on causes of endangerment.
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Endangered Species
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Difficult
15 Q
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crisw
May 27 00
5964 plays
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Birds Do It, Bees Do It
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Here is a little quiz on the romantic life of animals...
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Specific Topic Animal Trivia
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Feb 23 00
9705 plays
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Mammals of the United States
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A quiz on various wild mammals of the US.
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Mixed Mammals
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Feb 13 00
14877 plays
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Evolution and the Creationists
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Evolution is a controversial issue. Should it be? Do the creationists, who deny the theory of evolution, have a valid argument?
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Evolution
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Tough
20 Q
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crisw
Nov 23 01
13122 plays
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Images of Mortality from the Indigo Girls
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Many of the Indigo Girls' songs involve mortality. Some of these songs are heartbreaking, but many confirm the power and permanence of the cycle of life.
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Indigo Girls
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Aug 17 04
324 plays
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Survival of the Fittest
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In response to the Author's Challenge from demurechicky, here's a little quiz in celebration of Darwin's 200th birthday and the theory of evolution. How much do you know about natural selection?
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Evolution
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Jul 18 09
558 plays
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Words Derived from Falconry Terms
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The ancient sport of falconry has added many words to our vocabulary. Can you recognize some of them?
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Etymology
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Feb 12 07
537 plays
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Evidence for Evolution- Discovery by Debate
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I often engage in lively discussions with creationists who dispute the veracity of evolution. While researching, I have discovered some truly wonderful facts that support the theory of evolution.
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Evolution
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Mar 26 09
585 plays
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Weird and Unusual Portland
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Ah, Portland... the beautiful City of Roses has some strange surprises and unique distinctions.
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Oregon
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Jul 16 07
549 plays
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I Hate Blackberries!
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Does "blackberry" make you think of pies and jams? Well, meet the Himalayan blackberry. This noxious, invasive weed will quickly become the plant that you love to hate. You'll never look at one of those juicy berries the same way again.
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Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Nov 16 06
474 plays
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Don't Say Cheese!
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I love a good sharp Cheddar as much as the next person - but some things were never meant to be eaten! Join me on a discovery of the world's most disgusting cheeses. Not for playing while you are eating.
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Cheeses and Dairy Products
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Sep 16 07
1149 plays
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How Much Is That Puppy in the Window- Really?
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Is a pet store ever a proper place to buy a puppy? This quiz is based on U.S. practices.
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General Dog Info
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Difficult
25 Q
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crisw
Jan 02 06
9438 plays
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Goat Words
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A surprising number of English words and phrases are derived from words having to do with goats. How many do you know?
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Etymology
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Tough
20 Q
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crisw
Jan 04 02
1473 plays
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Evidence for Evolution- Parasites
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Creationists have a pretty hard time just explaining why parasites are around. The evolution of parasites gives some fascinating evidence for evolution.
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Evolution
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Jul 30 06
1212 plays
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The Crazy World of Craigslist
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Craigslist is the world's largest site for classified ads. But it's also a whole lot more. Here's a look into the wacky world of one of the busiest websites on the planet.
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Business World
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Jan 11 07
771 plays
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Lost Arts 3 - Natural Dyeing
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Our ancestors did not use synthetic dyes to color their possessions, only colors derived from plants, animals and minerals. While rarely-seen today, these dyes are still available- and beautiful!
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Homes & Gardens
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Dec 13 04
507 plays
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Our Daily Bread
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How much do you know about this staple food item from around the world? It's amazing what a variety of foods can be made from flour, water, and maybe a little yeast.
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Breads and Grains
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Average
15 Q
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crisw
Jun 05 00
7602 plays
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Communities of Clark County, Washington
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Clark County lives in the shadow of its Oregon neighbor, Portland. But, no longer just a "bedroom community" for the metropolis, it is gaining a life and a cachet of its own.
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Washington
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Nov 10 05
414 plays
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The Real Harry Potter
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Few readers of the Harry Potter series are aware of the background of the books in the mythology and history of many cultures. How much do you know of the reality behind the books?
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Children's Literature
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Difficult
15 Q
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crisw
Nov 29 02
14535 plays
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What's In Your Dog's Food?
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Do you know? Do you really want to know? This quiz pertains to United States labeling and manufacturing practices.
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Dog Health
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Sep 09 04
5073 plays
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Evidence for Evolution- Unintelligent Design
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This is the second in a series of quizzes designed to present the scientific case for evolution. Surprisingly, it's sometimes the imperfections in evolution that are the best evidence for it.
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Evolution
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Jun 02 05
4503 plays
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The Dogs of 9/11
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There were many heroes in the terrible aftermath of September 11, 2001. Not all of them were human.
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September 11, 2001
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Sep 10 02
4101 plays
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Birds of North America
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Given the description, pick the correct wild bird.
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Regional Quizzes
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Tough
15 Q
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crisw
Apr 04 00
3927 plays
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Paleontology's Public Intellectual
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On May 20, 2002, Stephen Jay Gould passed away. Called 'paleontology's public intellectual' by Andrew Knoll of Harvard University, Gould was a prominent evolutionist, a prolific author, and a champion of science and reason.
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Stephen Jay Gould
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Tough
15 Q
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crisw
May 27 02
456 plays
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Animals in Indigo Girls Songs
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Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, the Indigo Girls, have been active in a variety of animal, environmental and vegetarian causes. Not surprisingly, animals are often mentioned in their songs.
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Indigo Girls
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Sep 02 06
213 plays
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How Weird- The Mountain Beaver
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All about one of the strangest animals in the world.
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Rodents
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
May 04 07
1446 plays
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Animals Minus a Little Something
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Each animal-related answer is two words. The words differ by only one added letter with no rearranging. For example, "Avian auction action" = "bird bid." Either the longer or the shorter word may come first,check the hint!
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Letter Quizzes
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Jul 08 09
228 plays
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Canine Genetic Disorders
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How much do you know about the inherited maladies that can plague man's best friend? This quiz covers both genetic disorders and methods of preventing them.
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Dog Health
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Tough
25 Q
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crisw
Nov 10 02
6588 plays
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Kill Your Television
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The television is ubiquitous, but far from harmless. If you aren't too glued to the boob tube, are you willing to learn about its dangers?
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General Psychology
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Nov 16 05
5415 plays
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Differ By a Vowel
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Think of a set of five words, all that differ by only a vowel. That's what this quiz is looking for! The answer will be the set of letters that all five words have in common. Full instructions in the first question.
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Something in Common
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Nov 28 04
3858 plays
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Dog Show Lingo
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People in the dog fancy speak a language of their own...can you translate it? This quiz has an American slant.
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Dog Shows
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Feb 23 04
6537 plays
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Writing Quiz Questions That Don't Suck #1
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The difference between a ho-hum quiz that gets little play and poor ratings and a great quiz is often how well the questions are written. Do you know how to tell a great question from a boring one?
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Quizmaker Tune-Ups
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Jun 10 05
2919 plays
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Dogs-Don't Eat These!
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Most people know that dogs should not eat chocolate. But do you know about these less-well-known hazards to your pet? Taking this quiz may help keep your best friend from being sick as a dog!
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Dog Health
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Dec 18 04
16377 plays
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Harry Potter, Who?
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This quiz is based on the Author Challenge from LeoDaVinci. All of these people are named "Harry (or Harold) Potter," but none of them has a pet owl or attends Hogwarts!
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Name Game
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Jul 16 09
321 plays
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Tom Swifties
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Tom Swifties are adverbial puns. You supply the adverb! It's easiest to explain with a couple of examples! 'I don't think I'll be in school today,' Tom said... The answer is 'absently.' 'I lost my news magazine,' said Tom...the answer is 'timelessly.'
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Unique Quizzes
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Feb 01 02
4503 plays
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Silent Running
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This gem of a movie showcased the talents of many people who would later become famous, and displayed an ecological reverence unmatched by any science-fiction movie I have seen. Perhaps this quiz will inspire you to rent the video!
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Sg - Sk Movies
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Tough
15 Q
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crisw
Apr 14 01
420 plays
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Wooden You Know?
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A quiz on wood and woodworking.
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Homes & Gardens
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Apr 02 04
1860 plays
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It's Too? Two? To? Much!
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Ahh! Those pesky words that sound the same but are spelled differently- too, to, two, for example. Do you know when to use each word?
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Quizmaker Tune-Ups
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Easy
10 Q
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crisw
Aug 18 00
10281 plays
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Advanced Sushi
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If you are intrigued and not repelled by the idea of raw seafood, this quiz is for you. If raw fish makes you queasy, try the quiz anyway and find out about cooked sushi!
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Japanese Foods
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Average
15 Q
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crisw
Jun 12 00
2796 plays
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Macintosh Troubleshooting for OS 9
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A humorous quiz about fixing some common Mac problems, both on individual computers and on networks. It's funny, really! This is pre-OS X stuff, for us geezer-types.
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Macintosh
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Jan 22 01
1749 plays
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The Sentence Without A Country
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In each of the following puns, the missing word is the name of a country. For example, if the question is 'No matter how _____ my brain, I don't understand these puzzles!', the answer is Iraq (for 'I rack'). Some of these are stinkers, be forewarned!
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Something in Common
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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crisw
Feb 02 02
7911 plays
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The Retriever Breeds
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The six AKC-recognized retriever breeds are among the most versatile of dogs. Learn more about the history and characteristics of these fascinating canines.
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Sporting Dogs
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
May 09 04
4833 plays
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Double Words II
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Each answer is two words. Both words are spelled the same but have different meanings (and often pronunciations). For example, the clue 'Smash zucchini' = 'Squash squash.' Don't use periods in your answers. Don't use any connecting words like "a."
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Words in Common
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
Oct 05 04
3030 plays
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Socializing your Puppy
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Did you know that your dog's puppyhood experiences shape most of his outlook on life? Take this quiz to learn about the importance of socializing your pup!
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Dog Behavior
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Jan 29 03
19878 plays
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You've Goat To Be 'Kid'ding Me!
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Prompted by the Author Challenge issued by jonnowales, this quiz deals with myths and misconceptions about our fine caprine friends.
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Goats
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Jul 18 09
279 plays
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Pop-Free CB 8
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Like Common Bonds but blissfully unaware of current pop culture? Try this guaranteed pop-free quiz! The final answer is an object.
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10Q CB Average
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Average
10 Q
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crisw
Jul 20 03
4734 plays
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Lost Arts 1-Soapmaking
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There are many things our forefathers knew that we are beginning to rediscover and enjoy. The ancient art of soapmaking is just one of these. Learn how to make soap!
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Homes & Gardens
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Difficult
10 Q
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crisw
May 02 02
1134 plays
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