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You're Listening to NPR, National Public Radio
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If you've ever heard this bumper on the air as you drive your car, then this is the quiz for you. If you've never heard it, this quiz is also for you. Open your mind and your ears! Flash or Quiz Game mode recommended.
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US Radio
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Average
10 Q
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gracious1
Nov 28 12
480 plays
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Inside 'The Celluloid Closet'
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'The Celluloid Closet' is a documentary on how lesbians and gays were portrayed (or not portrayed) in nearly a century of Hollywood cinema. **WARNING: As we peer into 'The Celluloid Closet', the view may be a little unsettling. Contains spoilers.**
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Ca - Cf Movies
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15 Q
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gracious1
May 06 13
189 plays
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My Pretty Pony
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The angels in Heaven decided to hold a horse race. As the noble departed beasts paraded down the track to the starting gate, the angels began to debate their picks. Can you guess whose pretty pony was whose?
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Worldwide Horse Racing
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10 Q
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gracious1
Apr 23 13
87 plays
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"Octopussy": a Bond Short Story
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The short story "Octopussy" was one of the last Bond stories written by Ian Fleming. This quiz is about this very atypical, introspective story published in 1965, NOT the movie released in 1983! ***Contains spoilers.***
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Fleming, Ian
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Difficult
10 Q
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gracious1
Apr 25 13
42 plays
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It's a Jolly Holiday in March
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Here's a grab bag of March holidays from around the world - religious feast days, secular commemorations, and (I hope) a sprinkle of fun. Enjoy the second in my series of holidays by the month.
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March & April
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Average
15 Q
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gracious1
Apr 26 13
255 plays
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Swing from a Dangling Participle
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Dangling participles and other misplaced modifiers will challenge you here! I've used examples from published grammarians, plus instances from newspapers and classic film. U.S. Standard Written English applies. Take a swing, but beware!
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Grammatical and Lexical Items
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Average
10 Q
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gracious1
Apr 24 13
282 plays
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"Is That Your Final Answer?"
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So went Regis Philbin's catchphrase on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" on ABC. Can you recognize these EARLIER emcees and announcers and their catchphrases from American TV (1960s-80s)? Do you even know what 'emcee' means? Are you a TRUE game show geek?
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Hosts
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Average
10 Q
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gracious1
Apr 27 13
312 plays
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All You Need Is a Deck of Cards
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That is all you need! Can you identify each of these classic games, played with a standard deck of 52 cards (plus Jokers, perhaps)? Some familiarity with card-playing terminology (trump, trick, foundation, etc.) is required. U.S. rules apply!
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Card Games Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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gracious1
May 12 13
300 plays
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Kentucky Derby 2013
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All about the exciting 139th Kentucky Derby, held on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Did you watch it? Can you recall it? Did you pay attention to all the commentary? Are you a Derby Doctor or a Derby dabbler?
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Kentucky Derby
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Tough
15 Q
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gracious1
May 17 13
57 plays
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The Beautiful Black Cat
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Let's explore the blackness of cats! Some question are obscure and mysterious, like the black cat. Meow!
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Cats
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Nov 13 12
921 plays
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Secular Humanism in the USA
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An introduction to a somewhat controversial topic by someone looking from the outside in. Let's take a peek together, shall we?
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Atheism and Agnosticism
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10 Q
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gracious1
Feb 03 13
408 plays
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The 'Perry Mason' Television Movies
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From 1985 to 1993, a series of telemovies (two-hour episodes, really) resurrecting the Perry Mason character sprang up, as a continuation of the earlier TV series. Can you remember them? Are you a true fan?
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Perry Mason
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Dec 03 12
108 plays
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Obscure(d) Women of the Right
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The men in the conservative movement in the 20th century got all the attention and the credit. Yet these ladies played a major role, although most of them are little known. Do you recognize any of these names?
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Famous Women
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Nov 23 12
276 plays
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You Know...The Whatchamacallit.
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Many things have a name, but I forget what it is. My memory is so spotty! Some of these doo-dads are still somewhat current, and some obsolete. We'll jump around the timeline, as you help me guess at these whatchamacallits.
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Nostalgia
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Average
10 Q
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gracious1
Mar 28 13
807 plays
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Benedict, Farewell
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On Monday, 11 February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he was retiring. The news shook the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. Let's look into the facts about the historic abdication of the most powerful religious leader on Earth.
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Popes
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Easy
10 Q
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gracious1
Feb 28 13
330 plays
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A Trip to Las Vegas, 2004
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One of my best summer vacations was a trip to Las Vegas in 2004. Let's get into our time machines for a look at some of the attractions that Sin City had to offer back then.
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Vegas Hotels
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Average
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gracious1
Apr 04 13
303 plays
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It's Valentine's Day; I Think I'll Stay in Bed
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I understand how you feel, but there are alternatives to Valentine's Day. So put on your robe or dressing gown, have some tea or coffee, and take this quiz.
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January & February
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Feb 24 13
267 plays
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A Swedish Smorgasbord!
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Välkommen! Come enjoy the smörgåsbord! Now serving a medley of questions about Swedish culture, politics, and history. Get it while it's hot!
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Mixed Sweden
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Average
10 Q
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gracious1
Feb 01 13
249 plays
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Run for Your Life!
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Don't panic! "Run for Your Life" (with or without the exclamation mark) pops up as the title in many works of TV, cinema, literature, and music. Can you recognize any of these? (Written for Quiz Commission XXV).
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Entertainment by Themes
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Dec 03 12
186 plays
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Ida's Historical Peek at the Dungeon
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Hi, I'm Ida the Adult Ed Instructor. Welcome to my course on the Dungeon. First we study origins & generalities; then off we go on a field trip to visit specific dungeons, mostly British. Looks like you're on my roster, so take your seat and let's begin.
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Specialized History
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Average
15 Q
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gracious1
Feb 20 13
210 plays
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They Won the Oscars in 2012
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Let's review the 84th Academy Awards, held February 26, 2012 to honor the best films of 2011. Some questions are relatively easy, others somewhat obscure.
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Oscars - Specific Times
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Average
15 Q
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gracious1
Jan 22 13
414 plays
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Impossible Questions on TV Theme Music
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The title says it all. Are you up to the challenge? What do you *really* know about TV theme music? Take this quiz if you dare! For fans of 'classic' US fare and the odd UK import. Obscure knowledge required!
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TV Theme Songs
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Apr 16 13
450 plays
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Which Primate Am I?
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Do you know your primates? Monkeys, apes, prosimians...see if you can guess which is which!
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Primates
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Average
15 Q
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gracious1
Jan 01 13
414 plays
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They Died in a February
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These celebrities expired in February in various years of the 20th and 21st centuries. We'll count up one for (almost) each day in February. How many can you recognize?
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Death Becomes Them
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Average
25 Q
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gracious1
Apr 08 13
636 plays
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Basic Botany at Herbie's Herbal Shop
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Herbs, herbs everywhere at Herbie's Herbal Shop! Other natural products too! I'm Herbie the Herbalist. Please come in. As we go through each remedy, I'll try to relieve what ails you while teaching you some basics of botany. Feel better & be smarter!
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Botany
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gracious1
Dec 30 12
432 plays
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Celebrity Rhyme Time - Classic Edition II
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By request, a 2nd quiz similar to Rhyme Time on 'Jeopardy!'. If the clue is "a cot given to Mr. Astaire: a ___ for ___", the answer is "bed Fred" (just the two rhyming words, no punctuation). All the celebrities herein are classic Hollywood stars.
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Fractured Celebrities
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gracious1
Mar 06 13
357 plays
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A Trip through Latvia
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I'm so glad you've made it! I'll just check your name off the roster, and now we can begin our journey through the wonderful country of Latvia.
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Latvia
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gracious1
Apr 14 13
147 plays
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The Uncommon Cold
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Common colds give you days of sneezing, aches, and pains...but what if it turns out to be something more? Here's a quiz about adenovirus infection, the "uncommon" cold.
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Viral Diseases
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Average
10 Q
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gracious1
Feb 09 13
306 plays
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Eight Maids a-Milking
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Not 8 dairymaids, but 8 maids of the milk of human kindness -- or 8 humanitarians! Something to remember in the holiday season and year-round. All the answers come from the same pool of 8 maids so some repeat. Enjoy!
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Famous Women
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Dec 19 12
465 plays
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Help Harried Helga's Home Ec Class!
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My first logic puzzle! Best to answer in order because each question in turn helps solve the next. Pencil & paper may help you keep track (make a grid if you're familiar with the technique). Take your time and have fun! (And help poor, harried Helga!)
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Logic Puzzles
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Average
10 Q
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gracious1
Feb 14 13
117 plays
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