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The Shakespeare Diaries
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In a tea chest in an ancient cottage, the diaries of William Shakespeare were recently discovered. I was tasked to translate them into modern English. The entries are rather oblique, but they all point to works by, or about, the great man.
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Shakespeare
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Jul 31 09
390 plays
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Vehicles In Colour
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Modern vehicles come in a wide range of colours, but certain hues are implacably linked with particular means of transport. See if you can spot them.
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Auto World
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Jul 17 09
738 plays
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Teachers 'R' Us: Fiction's Finest Educators
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Schooldays, the best days of our lives. They could be made or broken by the kind of teachers we had. See how many of fiction's finest you can spot.
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Entertainment by Themes
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Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Jun 07 09
885 plays
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The Face Not The Image: TV Soap Stars
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Pity the poor soap stars: They appear on our screens sometimes daily and we get involved in their screen lives. But if you met one on the street, would you know the actor's name, or just the character's? See how many you do know.
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Mixture: Soap Opera
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Jun 13 09
969 plays
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"Gangsters" - The Cult 'Play For Today' Drama
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These questions are based on "Gangsters", originally intended as a one-off drama as part of the BBC's "Play For Today" series. After mixed initial reactions, it has earned cult status.
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G
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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darksplash
Apr 21 08
102 plays
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Rebus: 'Mortal Causes' by Ian Rankin
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Links between Northern Ireland terrorists and their Scottish supporters provided the background to 'Mortal Causes', the sixth case for Ian Rankin's Edinburgh-based detective, John Rebus.
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Rankin, Ian
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Tough
15 Q
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darksplash
Mar 19 08
126 plays
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The Late Great Townes Van Zandt
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The Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt lived life to the limit and died absurdly young, leaving behind a legacy ranging from the beautifully heartbreaking, to the darkest of places.
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Van Zandt, Townes
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Difficult
20 Q
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darksplash
Mar 24 08
135 plays
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Rebus: "The Hanging Garden" by Ian Rankin
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A turf war was being fought between two criminal gangs in Edinburgh and as usual Detective Inspector John Rebus was in the thick of it.
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Rankin, Ian
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Aug 12 08
129 plays
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Rebus: 'Dead Souls' by Ian Rankin
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A missing youth, a serial killer on the loose and an unexplained death were all puzzles for John Rebus, the Edinburgh-based detective, in 'Dead Souls'.
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Rankin, Ian
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Difficult
20 Q
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darksplash
Oct 19 08
78 plays
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Rebus: "Set In Darkness" by Ian Rankin
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The more things are changing, the more they're the same is a thought that crossed John Rebus's mind. As Scotland prepared for a new Parliament - and a new future - he was faced with the same old vices: murder and greed.
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Rankin, Ian
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Difficult
15 Q
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darksplash
Dec 13 08
108 plays
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Anatomy of a Song: "Bummer"
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Harry's Chapin's song "Bummer" was the a story of one man's life from cradle to grave.
This quiz is offered with due deference to Quiz_Beagle and FussBudget, the Queen and King of the 'Anatomy' genre
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Chapin, Harry
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Mar 19 09
90 plays
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Anatomy Of A Song: Super Skier's Last Race
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With a chorus that started "Gory, gory what a hell of a way to die" you just knew there wasn't going to be a happy ending to Bob Gibson's tale of high speed schussing.
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Gibson, Bob
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
May 17 09
63 plays
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Rebus: "The Falls" by Ian Rankin
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What was the connection between an internet role-playing game and the disappearance of a young student? That was what D/I John Rebus and his CID colleagues were trying to establish in ‘The Falls”.
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Rankin, Ian
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Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Jul 02 09
42 plays
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I Come For To Sing: The Bob Gibson story
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In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Bob Gibson was one of the busiest singers on the American folk music scene. See how much you know about his life and music, and how much you can learn.
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Gibson, Bob
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Difficult
15 Q
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darksplash
Nov 05 09
54 plays
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The Harry Chapin Story: Part 3 - Sequel
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This is my third and concluding quiz about the life and music of the singer, songwriter and humanitarian, Harry Chapin. See how much you know about the man behind songs like "Taxi", "W*O*L*D" and "Cat's In The Cradle"
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Chapin, Harry
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Difficult
20 Q
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darksplash
Mar 17 09
156 plays
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'City Of New Orleans': Story of a Song
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"Riding on the City of New Orleans
Illinois Central Monday morning rail...". How much do you know about this well-loved train song, written by Steve Goodman?
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G
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Apr 24 08
513 plays
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Guild-y As Sin: Pride
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In 1321, Dante climbed the terraces of Purgatory and saw a new deadly sin on each level. Now the Quiz Makers' Guild is making the same trip, and seeing things Dante never dreamed of. First up, the sin of pride. Coming soon: "Envy" by CellarDoor.
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Aug 08 09
234 plays
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Tyrone Trivia
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It may not be the largest or the most densely populated county in Ireland, but Tyrone is steeped in history and its people have shaped history and destiny in far-flung shores.
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Ireland
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Nov 07 07
387 plays
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A Tom Paxton Gallimaufry Vol. 1
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To call Tom Paxton a 'folksinger' seems barely adequate in view of his widely varied back catalogue. His most famous song was 'The Last Thing On My Mind', but over the past 40 years his songs have been loved by many.
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Paxton, Tom
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Tough
15 Q
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darksplash
Feb 21 08
165 plays
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'Hallelujah' : Story Of A Song
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'Hallelujah' has been described as "...a song with the power to turn a rock arena into a cathedral". Test your knowledge of this Leonard Cohen classic.
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Cohen, Leonard
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Jun 17 08
384 plays
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Oggy, Oggy, Oggy: The Max Boyce Story
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From the working men's clubs of Wales to the heights of national TV stardom, the singer and comedian Max Boyce earned a place in the affection of the British nation.
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B
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Tough
15 Q
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darksplash
May 23 09
90 plays
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Woodstock: Spirit of '69
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The first Woodstock music festival: these questions look at some of those who headlined the bill on those glorious days of August 1969.
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Woodstock
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Apr 22 09
897 plays
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Frequent Liar Points
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A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on, or so said Winston Churchill. Here are 10 questions about lies and liars.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Jul 25 09
804 plays
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Banned In The USA: Songs They Wouldn't Play
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US broadcasting and commercial organisations have been prolific and inventive in their reasons for blacklisting songs and singers. See how many of these 15 hackle-raisers you can spot.
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Political Songs
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Tough
15 Q
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darksplash
Aug 18 08
1059 plays
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One Billion and One Dalmatians
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We have had some problems at Splash's Rest Home for Pampered Pooches. Someone dropped off One Billion and One Dalmatians and they have been quite the cause of excitement and intrigue.
(In this quiz 1,000,000,000 is taken as being one billion.)
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Sep 25 09
183 plays
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Memorable Hitchcock Movie Moments: Reel 3
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Alfred Hitchcock, it seems, is a hugely admired director among FunTrivia quizzers. By popular demand - one person asked for more - here are some more 'Hitch' movies for you to identify from memorable scenes.
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Hitchcock, Alfred
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Sep 11 08
690 plays
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Oh, for Pete's Sake!
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This quiz is the result of an Author Central challenge by guitargoddess. The theme is based (sometimes loosely) on the words in the title.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Jul 28 09
363 plays
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'Amazing Grace' - the story of a song
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'Amazing Grace' is a favourite song for many people. It's a song of religious faith and renewal, yet even viewed in a secular way, many have taken comfort from it. Here we look at the song, and the man who wrote it.
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Christian Music
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Difficult
15 Q
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darksplash
Feb 10 08
507 plays
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Ski The Americas
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Europe may be the home of skiing, but the sport has been enthusiastically embraced in the western hemisphere. These questions are about ski resorts in North and South America.
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Skiing
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Dec 06 08
168 plays
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Animals Do The Bravest Things
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They are our friends, companions and helpers, yet day in and day out, we humans take animals for granted. They give us unconditional love, and every now and then some of them do something courageous, and even save lives. Here are some of the bravest.
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Famous Animals
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Jul 07 09
681 plays
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Skiing Verities and Balderdash
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For some it is fierce sporting competition, for others it is a chance to get active amid some beautiful scenery. How much do you know about skiing?
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Skiing
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Nov 11 07
168 plays
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The Harry Chapin Story: Part 1 - Taxi
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Singer, songwriter, humanitarian activist: Harry Chapin packed a lot into his 38 years. See how much you know about the man behind songs like "Taxi", "W*O*L*D" and "Cat's In The Cradle"
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Chapin, Harry
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Very Difficult
20 Q
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darksplash
Mar 15 09
282 plays
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Great Political Insults: Part 1
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Names will never hurt me: There's nothing better than a fine-honed insult to bring the 'great and the good' down to earth. Political life provided a rich harvest. See how many of the insulted, and the insulters, you can identify.
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Political Science & History
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
May 11 08
729 plays
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Oh Lay Me Down In Forest Lawn
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It's a piece of real estate so exclusive that people are literally dying to get there. These questions are about the rich and famous interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, California.
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Death Becomes Them
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Average
15 Q
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darksplash
Sep 18 09
447 plays
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'Let It Be' : Story Of A Song
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"When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be"
Test your knowledge of this great Beatles song.
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Songs by The Beatles
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Jun 26 08
1491 plays
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The Harry Chapin Story: Part 2 - Circle
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This is my second quiz about the life and music of the singer, songwriter and humanitarian, Harry Chapin. See how much you know about the man behind songs like "Taxi", "W*O*L*D" and "Cat's In The Cradle".
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Chapin, Harry
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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darksplash
Mar 16 09
150 plays
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Memorable Hitchcock Movie Moments: Reel 1
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As a director Alfred Hitchcock made the transition from silent movies to the talkies and was responsible for many of our best-remembered movies. See how many you can name from these dramatic cinema moments.
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Hitchcock, Alfred
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Sep 08 08
954 plays
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One Book Wonders & Second Time Flops
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Nearly anybody can write one novel, or so reckoned D.H. Lawrence. A second novel, he opined, was “a step farther”. These questions are about those who never wrote a second novel, or whose second novels were flops.
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Authors and their Works
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Mar 28 09
600 plays
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Weird Ways To Meet Your Maker: Part 2
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There are, it seems, some ghouls among those who frequent funtrivia.com. After 'Weird Ways To Meet Your Maker', several asked if there were any more. As it happens...yes.
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Death Becomes Them
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Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Mar 28 09
1152 plays
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Beaches On The Silver Screen
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Sun, sea, sand, surf and celluloid: See how many movies that featured beach scenes you can identify from the clues given here.
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Common Locations
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Average
15 Q
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darksplash
Aug 28 08
795 plays
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"Mr Bojangles": Story of A Song
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"I knew a man Bojangles and he'd dance for you..." this much-covered song was written by Jerry Jeff Walker, an artiste usually classified as a 'country singer' but rock, folk, blues and country have all influenced him.
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W
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Feb 15 08
585 plays
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Ireland: Land of Saints and Scholars
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For such a small island, Ireland has produced a host of people who have made an impact in many spheres of influence in so many lands. Here we explore the often-heard description 'Land of Saints and Scholars'.
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Ireland People
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Jan 04 08
642 plays
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Free Electric Bandsman: The Albert Hammond Story
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Three hundred and sixty million record buyers can't be wrong - that's how many sales compositions by the singer/songwriter Albert Hammond have chalked since the 1960s. See how much you know about the man behind 30 chart-topping hits.
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H
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Tough
15 Q
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darksplash
May 12 09
123 plays
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Double Acts on the Silver Screen
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Movie history is filled with double acts – stars noted for appearing together more than once.
See how many of these 10 pairings you can spot.
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People Themed Groups
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Easy
10 Q
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darksplash
Sep 29 08
1464 plays
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Ulster's Acclaim Academy
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The northernmost province in Ireland is a place of beauty, myth and passion. Its people have made major contributions to all walks of life and in many lands.
Here we look at some who have been prominent the entertainment business.
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UK Celebs
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Nov 24 07
510 plays
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The Devious Minds of Organised Crime
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“Three or more people acting in concert to commit one or more serious crimes for material benefit”: that is the UN definition of organised crime. These questions look at a worldwide phenomenon.
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Mafia and The Mob
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Difficult
15 Q
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darksplash
Jan 01 09
546 plays
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Books That Changed Our Lives
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"Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled 'This could change your life,'" so said Helen Exley, the noted collector and publisher. See how many of these life-changers you can identify.
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Literary Titles
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
May 08 08
1203 plays
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Bizarre Last Wills and Testaments
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I, darksplash, being of unsound mind, do proffer onto you 10 questions about the last wills of some famous people of whom you may have heard.
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Last Words & Epitaphs
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Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Jul 21 09
255 plays
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Banned By The Beeb: Songs They Wouldn't Play
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (a.k.a. 'The Beeb') has for decades been Britain's leading music broadcaster. Over the years 'Auntie' (as it is also known) has courted controversy by banning various records.
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History of Music
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Aug 10 08
813 plays
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I'll Be Back
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These questions focus on individuals, real and fictional, who spoke about making a comeback, or actually did so.
The quiz is the result of an author challenge by darthrevan89.
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Thematic 10 Questions
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Oct 08 09
489 plays
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Weird Ways To Meet Your Maker
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"When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather, not shouting and screaming like the passengers on his bus", or so joked the English comedian Des O'Connor. Here's a selection of those who died in bizarre ways.
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Death Becomes Them
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Mar 19 09
1314 plays
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Weird Ways to Meet Your Maker: Part 3
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It seems some people cannot get enough of these strange deaths. I am indebted to Ewokman for his suggestions.
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Death Becomes Them
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Apr 13 09
1215 plays
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A Tom Paxton Gallimaufry Vol. 2
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This 'coda' to the first Tom Paxton Gallimaufry continues the story of a songwriter whose music has entered the musical consciousness of America and is loved far and wide.
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Paxton, Tom
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Tough
15 Q
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darksplash
Mar 20 08
147 plays
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I Shoot People - The Camera Quiz
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Say cheese! This quiz is about cameras, photographs and the people who use and produce them and was the result of an Author Central challenge by runaway_drive.
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Photography
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Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Aug 24 09
267 plays
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Great Political Insults: Part 2
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As an offering to those who enjoyed my first quiz on political insults, here are some more pithy remarks about the great and the good.
If you laugh at any, remember that the trouble with political jokes is that they sometimes get elected.
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Political Science & History
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Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
May 21 08
528 plays
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Irn-Bru - Made In Scotland From Girders
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Irn-Bru was a non-alcoholic drink that at a time was a bigger seller in its native Scotland than either Pepsi Cola or Coca Cola. Test your knowledge of “Scotland’s other national drink.”
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Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)
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Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Mar 22 09
402 plays
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Fiction's Foulest Fiends: Vol 2
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If, as Cicero said, "The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil", see if you have the wisdom to spot these literary villains.
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Literary Characters
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Average
10 Q
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darksplash
Sep 25 08
1191 plays
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Murder They Wrote
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Crime fiction has been one of the most popular of all literature genres for hundreds of years. Many famous characters have been created over those years. How many of the men and women behind them can you identify?
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Mystery & Detective Fiction
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Tough
10 Q
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darksplash
Apr 08 08
669 plays
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Famous People Born in 1958 #2
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Half A Century Wise II: Back by popular demand, at least one person asked for more, another trawl among the famous with the figure '50' on their birthday cards in 2008.
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Celebrity Birthdays
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Average
20 Q
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darksplash
Feb 08 08
1581 plays
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Famous People Born in 1958 #1
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Half A Century Wise: Happy Birthday to all the celebrities and sporting stars born in 1958, who will celebrate or have celebrated the big "five-oh" in 2008. How many of them can you work out? "Half A Century Wise" is a line from a Phil Ochs song.
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Celebrity Birthdays
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Average
15 Q
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darksplash
Jan 12 08
1656 plays
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