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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! Quiz Game or Untimed Game mode recommended.
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US Radio
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10 Q
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gracious1
Nov 28 12
510 plays
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"Checking Out": A Peter Falk Film
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"Checking Out" was one of the last films starring the late Peter Falk. Why not check it out? Interactive mode works best. *** SPOILERS ***
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Cg - Cl Movies
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Aug 26 13
57 plays
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1968 in Pop Culture
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Once again, it is time to take a ride in the FunTrivia time machine. Today's destination is America in 1968! Popular culture was never so campy!
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1960s Nostalgia
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gracious1
Sep 13 13
621 plays
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"Civilization", Macintosh Style
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Snappier than on DOS or Amiga, "Civilization" for Macintosh was an experience in the early 1990s. Even if you've never played it, you might be able to reason your way through this quiz. Retro-geeks, go for it!
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Civilization I
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10 Q
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gracious1
Jul 31 13
78 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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10 Q
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gracious1
Dec 03 12
120 plays
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Wilma Rudolph, the World's Fastest Woman
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What do you know about Southern sprinting superstar Wilma Rudolph, once the "world's fastest woman" and trailblazer who overcame adversity? Each question is framed with a quote from this Olympic champion.
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Athletes A-Z
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Average
15 Q
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gracious1
Jul 03 13
168 plays
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They Passed Away on a March Day
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These celebrities expired in March in various years of the 20th and 21st centuries. We'll count up one for (almost) each day in March. How many can you recognize? This is the second in a series of quizzes on celebrity deaths by the month.
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Death Becomes Them
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Easy
25 Q
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gracious1
Jun 22 13
642 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
522 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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Easy
10 Q
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gracious1
Apr 04 13
351 plays
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An Eco-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
201 plays
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Therapy Cats, the Purrfect Remedy
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Therapy cats truly make purrfect companions in a variety of situations. (Note: The information in this quiz applies mainly to the USA.)
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Cats
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gracious1
May 20 13
636 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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gracious1
Nov 13 12
1275 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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gracious1
Apr 27 13
351 plays
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Literary Dregs
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Not dregs meaning the useless bits, as in "the dregs of society", but dregs meaning the last parts of something, as in "the last dregs of daylight". So here are the last dregs of classic Anglo-American novels of the 19th and 20th centuries. Enjoy!
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Famous Last Lines
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Easy
10 Q
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gracious1
Jun 09 13
723 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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10 Q
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gracious1
Feb 01 13
264 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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10 Q
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gracious1
May 12 13
414 plays
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Crazy in the Coconut!
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I must be crazy in the coconut to write this quiz, all about songs with "coconut". And what a lovely bunch of coconuts, too: calypso, country, dance, pop, & soft rock mixed together. So shake your coconuts & drink your coconut water (it's full of iron).
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Plants and Trees in Songs
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10 Q
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gracious1
Jun 04 13
252 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
222 plays
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Wholly Cow!
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Logic puzzle #3. Read premise & clues carefully before solving. Best to answer questions in order as they draw on prior conclusions. Pencil & paper may help you keep track (make a grid if you're familiar with the technique). Take your time & have fun!
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Logic Puzzles
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15 Q
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gracious1
May 29 13
201 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
189 plays
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Mauritius, Land of the Dodo
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Let's explore the island of Mauritius off the coast of Africa, a place of fascinating beauty and history, with rare and endangered flora and fauna.
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Mauritius
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gracious1
Jun 26 13
216 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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10 Q
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gracious1
Mar 28 13
1101 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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gracious1
Feb 20 13
234 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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gracious1
Apr 24 13
318 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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25 Q
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gracious1
Apr 08 13
777 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
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gracious1
Feb 24 13
282 plays
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What Is the Matter with Poor Puggy-Wug?
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Here are some questions about dogs, based on writings by Winston Churchill. We'll begin with his poem about his daughter's pug, and then move to some quotes. Hope you have fun!
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Cats and Dogs for Kids
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Easy
10 Q
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gracious1
Jun 23 13
333 plays
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Ghana Make Some Music!
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This quiz offers a mish-mash of music created by the various peoples of Ghana, like the Ewe and Akan. We start with traditional Ghanaian music and then move to more contemporary styles.
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African Music
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10 Q
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gracious1
Jul 19 13
75 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
435 plays
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Obsolete Machines
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Welcome to the Museum of Obsolete Machines. Let's walk past the exhibits of various machinery, tools, and devices rendered obsolete by the beginning of the third millennium. Come right this way....
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General Technology
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10 Q
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gracious1
May 19 13
483 plays
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