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Irish Songs and Ballads
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I will give you a few lines from the song, and you identify the song's title. The lyrics I give you will usually, but not always, be the first lines of the songs.
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Irish Music
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Difficult
25 Q
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daver852
Nov 10 02
2505 plays
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Irish Rebel Songs
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I like to hang out in bars, and Irish bars are the best, so it's natural that I've learned a few Irish rebel songs. See if you can identify these famous tunes.
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Irish Music
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Average
15 Q
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daver852
Oct 25 09
408 plays
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One Step Beyond
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Most people remember "The Twilight Zone," but I think "One Step Beyond" was tops in scary television. How much do you know about this show, which was one of my favorites when I was a kid?
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O
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Jan 18 09
189 plays
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Hootenanny: Famous Folk Singers
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This is a quiz about old time folk singers. Some have left us, some are still around, but all have made important contributions to the world of folk music.
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Folk Music
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Average
15 Q
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daver852
Nov 19 08
852 plays
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Hey, I'm Not Shakespeare!
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Shakespeare is so famous that many people think he was the only writer in Elizabethan England. I'm going to let some contemporaries of the Bard tell you about themselves in their own words, and your job is to identify them. Let's have some fun.
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Shakespeare
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
May 31 12
222 plays
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The Silent Service
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This is a quiz about the men and boats of the United States Navy's submarines - the "Silent Service".
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U.S. Navy
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Tough
15 Q
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daver852
Feb 22 09
666 plays
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The Life and Works of Thomas Nashe
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Thomas Nashe is one of the most interesting, not to mention funny, of all Elizabethan writers. He was rash, egotistical, and nearly always broke and in some kind of trouble. A man after my own heart.
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Individual Authors
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Tough
15 Q
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daver852
Jan 04 08
195 plays
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Salty Language: U.S. Navy Slang
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Over hundreds of years, sailors have developed a vocabulary almost unintelligible to landlubbers. In preparing this quiz I have used my experience as a sailor, and have frequently refered to a great website, www.navyslang.com
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U.S. Navy
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Average
20 Q
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Daver852
Aug 31 03
6309 plays
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Sailors' Songs and Sea Shanties
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Most of my misspent youth was spent as a sailor in the US Navy. Sailors have always had their own songs - work songs, songs to pass the lonely hours at sea, and songs to boast about their deeds at sea. I hope you enjoy this quiz about their music.
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Folk Music
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Difficult
10 Q
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daver852
Jan 02 09
405 plays
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Was Shakespeare Really Marlowe?
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This quiz will show why many believe Christopher Marlowe to be the true author of the plays and sonnets long attributed to the actor, William Shakespeare.
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Shakespeare, William
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Tough
15 Q
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daver852
Apr 30 10
222 plays
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British Heraldry
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Here are a few questions to test your knowledge about the science of arms. Please note that these questions apply to British (UK) heraldry; the rules of heraldry on the Continent and elsewhere are a little different.
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Heraldry
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Tough
20 Q
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daver852
Oct 19 02
1260 plays
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Wines of Bordeaux
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The wines of Bordeaux are widely regarded as among the finest in the world. Are you ready to see how much you know about them? Let's "pop and pour."
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Wines
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
Sep 23 11
330 plays
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Fruits and Vegetables In Cornish
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Cornish is a Celtic language spoken in southwestern England. Dead for hundreds of years, it's now making a comeback. See if you can answer these simple questions about the Cornish language. It's pretty easy, even if you don't speak Cornish.
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Languages
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
May 08 09
861 plays
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An Introduction to Nuclear Power
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Do you know how a nuclear power plant works? This quiz is about some very basic principles of nuclear power and its applications.
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General Technology
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Apr 12 09
918 plays
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A Brief History of Tobacco
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This is a brief quiz about tobacco, the "filthy weed," and its use.
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Specialized History
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
May 07 09
720 plays
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That's Funny, You Don't Look Jewish
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The Jewish people are few in number, but have made significant contributions to many fields, especially entertainment. Do you know which of your favorite stars are Jewish? You might be surprised!
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Who is this Celebrity?
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Difficult
10 Q
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daver852
Jan 15 10
1065 plays
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French Wines
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Here are a few questions to test your knowledge of this delightful beverage. If there seems to be a preponderance of questions on Bordeaux, it's because that's what I drink!
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Wines
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Difficult
25 Q
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daver852
Oct 13 02
1809 plays
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More Irish Songs and Ballads
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I will give you a few lines of the lyrics, and you tell me the name of the song. The lyrics will usually, but not always, be the the opening lines of the song or chorus.
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Irish Music
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Tough
25 Q
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daver852
Nov 30 02
645 plays
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Tin: An Interesting Element
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We come into contact with tin almost every day, but seldom give it much thought. Tin, however, plays an important role in modern life. How much do you know about this metal and its uses?
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Specific Elements
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
Jan 08 09
771 plays
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Wicked Women in History
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Ever since Eve, women have been causing all sorts of mischief in the world. Here are some of the very worst. Can you identify them?
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Famous Women : Infamous
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Difficult
15 Q
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daver852
May 28 03
3633 plays
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Famous Race Horses
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I am a big fan of "The Sport of Kings." Here are some questions to test your knowledge of one of America's favorite sports.
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USA
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Tough
25 Q
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daver852
Dec 21 02
1821 plays
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They Didn't Rest in Peace
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When we're dead and buried, most of us expect to rest undisturbed. But that's not always what happens, as this quiz will show.
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Death Becomes Them
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Impossible
10 Q
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daver852
Feb 06 09
1227 plays
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The Coinage of Ancient Rome
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Collecting ancient coins is a fascinating way to learn history. Most of us know something abount the Romans, but how much do you know about the coins they used in their everyday lives?
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Coins and Banknotes
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Tough
20 Q
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daver852
Oct 14 02
555 plays
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Pre-Decimal British Coinage
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If you are British, this should be a snap. If you're American, good luck!
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U.K. Coins & Banknotes
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Average
15 Q
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daver852
Oct 01 02
1227 plays
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Scottish Songs and Ballads
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I will give you a few lines from a song - usually, but not always, the opening lines of the first verse or the chorus - and you tell me the name of the song.
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Scottish Music
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Difficult
25 Q
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daver852
Oct 12 03
603 plays
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The Stratford Man
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Did the Stratford Man, William Shakespeare, really write the plays and poems attributed to him? Or is he history's biggest pratical joke? Take this quiz, and then decide for yourself!
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Shakespeare, William
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Tough
15 Q
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daver852
Jul 19 07
426 plays
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Bawdy Ballads
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For as long as there has been music, there have been songs that are a bit on the risque side. Most of these songs do not involve vulgar language, but are excellent examples of "double entendre" at its best.
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Something in Common
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Difficult
10 Q
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daver852
Jul 20 07
483 plays
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...A Penny Earned
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This is a quiz about the humble one cent coin, or penny. It may not be worth much, but it has a fascinating history.
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U.S. Coins & Banknotes
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Dec 17 09
432 plays
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Are You Afraid of Spiders?
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Don't worry - this quiz is not about eight-legged web spinners. Nevertheless, all the questions are about spiders!
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
Feb 01 10
258 plays
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Unbelievable But True Sports Events
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Sometimes unbelievable things really do happen. This quiz is about some of the more incredible events in the history of sport.
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Sports Upsets
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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daver852
Jan 28 09
585 plays
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