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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
591 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
2559 plays
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The Legendary H. Allen Smith
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This is a quiz about the American humorist, H. Allen Smith. He was, in my opinion, the funniest writer who ever lived. If you have read his books, this quiz should be easy.
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Individual Authors
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
Jun 24 13
90 plays
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Down to the Sea in Ships
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This is a quiz about sailors and seafaring. Let's weigh anchor and see what you know about sailors and life at sea.
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Naval Forces
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Sep 01 13
255 plays
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Geographical Nicknames
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Many states and cities have unique nicknames. This is a quiz about the nicknames of various places in the United States. How many do you know?
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USA - Names & Symbols
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Sep 09 13
573 plays
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Really Outta This World Quiz
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This quiz is about things that happen in outer space. You can see a lot of things if you keep looking up!
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Astronomical Phenomena
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Easy
10 Q
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daver852
Sep 16 13
201 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
426 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
219 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
942 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
270 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
708 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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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
273 plays
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Magic Bullets and Other Medical Milestones
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This is a quiz about important medical discoveries, breakthroughs, and major events. No technical knowledge required.
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History of Medicine
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Aug 02 13
252 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
426 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
135 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
6714 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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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
366 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
177 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
255 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
954 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
885 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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Celebrity Squares
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Average
10 Q
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daver852
Jun 11 13
660 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
405 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
759 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
1866 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
660 plays
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Fact or Legend?
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This is a quiz about legends, true and false, connected with various rulers throughout history.
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Mixed Bag
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Tough
10 Q
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daver852
Jun 23 13
576 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
3684 plays
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