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Controversial and Scandalous Art
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Throughout history artists have caused scandals by defying conventions and social taboos, or simply by being innovative. Take a stroll through history with me while we examine some examples of controversial and scandalous art!
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Art History
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
May 31 13
360 plays
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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
2535 plays
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The Charming Chipmunk
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If you live in the United States, one of the most common animals you are likely to see scurrying about in your yard is the chipmunk. I happen to be very fond of these little creatures, so I thought I would write a quiz about them.
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Rodents
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Jun 08 13
189 plays
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Today's the Day!
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This is a quiz about celebrities who have some link to one of the days of the week. Nothing too tricky here. See if today is your lucky day by taking this quiz.
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Celebrities Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Jun 11 13
375 plays
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A Day at the Races
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Betting on horse races is one of the most popular forms of gambling in the United States. This quiz will help you learn about the various wagers that can be made at the track. This is a quiz about U.S. horse racing only.
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Casinos & Gambling
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Jun 15 13
126 plays
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What's Love Got To Do With It?
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Well, sometimes quite a bit! Let's take a trip through history, and look at some famous lovers, couples and events.
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Mixed Bag
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
Jun 17 13
312 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
204 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
417 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
243 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
906 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
696 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
207 plays
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Pope Gregory XII
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Pope Benedict XVI created a sensation when he resigned the Papacy in 2013. This quiz is about his last predecessor to resign, Pope Gregory XII.
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Popes
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
May 20 13
102 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
246 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
420 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
6591 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
1269 plays
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Quo Vadis
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I was surprised to see that one of my favorite movies did not have a quiz about it, so I decided to write one. How much do you know about this classic 1951 film?
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Q
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Tough
15 Q
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daver852
May 16 13
117 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
357 plays
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So You Want To Be a Coin Collector
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Collecting coins is a fun and educational hobby. This quiz will test your knowledge about U.S. coins and basic coin collecting knowledge.
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U.S. Coins & Banknotes
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Apr 14 13
228 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
876 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
945 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
738 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
1851 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
1137 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
651 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
3660 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
864 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
438 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
612 plays
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