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Flamingo
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The 2007 independent film, "Flamingo" may be on the obscure side, but it has a cult following in Maine because of its Maine-based director and cast. How much do you think you know about this quirky cult flick?
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Fa - Fm Movies
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Dec 15 08
96 plays
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Agony of Alberta
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Ah, the joy of victory, the agony of...Alberta! This quiz on Alberta, Canada honors the home province of beloved Fun Trivia member and editor "agony" with questions posed by her friends in the Quiz Makers Guild. We love you, agony!
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Alberta
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Jul 04 07
636 plays
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The Legend Of Resurrection Mary
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"Resurrection Mary" is one of America's most famous and frequently reported hitchhiking ghosts. How much do you know about the mysterious legend that surrounds her?
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The Unexplained
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
May 09 05
2901 plays
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African American Stars Of '60s and '70s TV
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Growing up in an interracial family, I was always keenly aware of the presence of African American actors on TV. This quiz recognizes some of the African American actors whose appearances on television inspired me during my youth.
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Things in Common
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Average
10 Q
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gretas
Jul 06 04
1800 plays
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There's Something About (Typhoid) Mary
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Here's another in a loose series of quizzes on women named Mary. This one examines the tragic story of "Typhoid Mary," the first identified healthy carrier of typhoid fever in the United States.
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Famous Women
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Sep 09 05
687 plays
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Behind The Scenes In New Rochelle
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Growing up, I wanted to move to New Rochelle and spend my weekends hanging out at the Petrie house with Rob and Laura. Instead, I created this quiz. Please note that not all questions can be answered by watching the show itself.
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Dick Van Dyke Show
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Average
10 Q
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gretas
Jun 10 04
3762 plays
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Shelley & Mary & Byron & Claire
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If poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife Mary were alive today, their bios would sound like a "True Hollywood Story" episode on E! And so does this quiz about them and their inner circle. How much dirt can you dish?
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Writers & Authors
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Dec 09 06
414 plays
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"A Day In The Life": Words and Background
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"A Day In The Life" is my all-time favorite Beatles song. Because the lyrics are so introspective and personal, it is also one of their least covered songs. I humbly offer this quiz in celebration of those beautifully written, very profound lyrics.
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Songs by The Beatles
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Easy
10 Q
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gretas
Oct 27 04
6411 plays
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That Whacky Lizzie Borden!
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"Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her father forty whacks"...or did she? This quiz tests your knowledge of the infamous 19th century Lizzie Borden murder case.
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Women Who Kill
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Jan 01 09
741 plays
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Inside Ethel Mertz
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Almost everyone has heard of Ethel Mertz from the "I Love Lucy" show, but how well do you know Vivian Vance, the woman who brought one of TV's most beloved characters to life?
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Vance, Vivian
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Aug 09 04
1761 plays
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Parlor Games
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During the spiritualist craze that swept the world in the 19th and early 20th centuries, spirit mediums were as well-known as pop and hip hop stars are today. How much do you know about the "parlor games" they played?
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The Unexplained
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Feb 21 07
1947 plays
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Hedwig's Pop Culture References
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The 2001 film adaptation of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch", the gender-bending off-Broadway play written by John Cameron Mitchell and scored by Stephen Trask, contains miles of pop culture references. How many can you name?
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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Average
10 Q
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gretas
May 26 07
405 plays
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Laura vs Mary
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Okay, I'll admit it, one has to be a classic televison freak to even come up with this quiz. But if you loved Laura Petrie AND Mary Richards, you might enjoy testing your ability to separate the histories of the two characters.
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Mainly Characters
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Jun 14 04
1389 plays
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Simple Rocky Raccoon Quiz
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My son says that my quizzes are too wordy and contain too much superfluous information. I disagree, but just in case, I offer this extremely simple quiz on the great Beatles song, "Rocky Raccoon."
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Songs by The Beatles
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Easy
10 Q
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gretas
May 10 05
3474 plays
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New Rochelle Revisited
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Here's another behind-the-scenes quiz on one of the best television sitcoms of all time--with a focus on one of television's most legendary couples.
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Dick Van Dyke Show
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Aug 03 04
2175 plays
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Random Sixties Music Facts
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The 1960s were an era of enormous change, politically, socially and, of course, musically. This quiz explores some random music facts connected to that pivotal time in rock and roll history.
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1960s Music
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Feb 19 05
2994 plays
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Radio Copywriting Secrets
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Do you find commercial radio ads brash and annoying? Some of them definitely are, but as a radio copywriter, I'd like to offer this quiz as a bit of insight into the artform behind them.
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Radio Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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gretas
Jun 05 05
480 plays
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Paranormal Obscurum
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Paranormal quiz junkies often find themselves encountering the same questions over and over again. This is my attempt to offer some fresh paranormal obscurity.
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The Unexplained
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Aug 23 06
1782 plays
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Jacob Marley Unchained
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Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is one of the most recognized and beloved pieces of literature from the Victorian era. This quiz honors one of its most intriguing and memorable spirits, Mr. Jacob Marley.
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A Christmas Carol
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Dec 14 05
1065 plays
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1970's Talk Show TV
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The 1970's were the heyday of the classic TV talk show format. How much do you remember about the guests who made the rounds on the '70's talk show circuit?
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Mixture: Talk Shows
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Average
10 Q
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gretas
Aug 03 04
2487 plays
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Bovines Are Divine
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Do you think bovines are divine? Even if you think they're just kind of interesting, you might enjoy this quiz celebrating cows of fact, fiction, and beyond!
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Mar 05 06
624 plays
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O Canadians!
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From movies to television to music, Canadians are a huge and integral part of the American entertainment industry. This quiz celebrates some of the more famous Canadians who have helped to shape the pop culture scene.
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Canadian Celebrities
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Average
15 Q
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gretas
May 27 06
1314 plays
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Cats And Superstition
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Cats are ancient, mystical, infinitely fascinating creatures. Superstitions relating to them abound! Here is a quiz on some of the more common superstitions regarding felines.
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Superstitions, Magic and Phobias
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Mar 09 05
4656 plays
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Spike's Past Life References
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Even with the many "Buffy" quizzes on this site, I hope this specialized one about Spike will be a welcome addition.
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'Buffy' People:Spike
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Easy
10 Q
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gretas
Jun 02 05
1728 plays
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American Broadcast TV News Anchors
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From Tom Brokaw to Barbara Walters, American broadcast TV news has been a revolving door of personalities, some of whom are now icons, and some who have fallen short of that status. Here's a quiz in tribute to all of them.
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Mixture: News
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Average
10 Q
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gretas
Dec 07 04
744 plays
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Household Objects And Superstition
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Superstitions are attached to almost every aspect of life. Here is a quiz on superstitions connected to everyday household objects and activities.
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Superstitions, Magic and Phobias
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Mar 18 05
6168 plays
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Toy or Oracle? You Decide
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Here's a simple quiz on the classic divination game, "Ouija Board." Toy or oracle? You decide. Or can you?
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Games & Toys
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Aug 07 04
1380 plays
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Guild-y American Places
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Go on tour as the members of The Quiz Makers Guild ply you with questions from their own stomping grounds!
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World Sites
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Sep 05 05
372 plays
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Dark Stars Of Rock And Roll
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The rock and roll galaxy is filled with some of the brightest stars the music world has ever known. This is a quiz on some of the darker stars that have burned there as well.
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Music Celebs Mixed
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Apr 17 05
1491 plays
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A Mom's Eye View Of "Buffy"
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I may be the oldest " Buffy" fan on this site, but I created this quiz is in honor of my daughter who just graduated from high school and who first introduced me to this funny, fascinating, and well-written show.
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'Buffy' People:Joyce and Dawn
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Average
10 Q
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gretas
Jun 23 04
1149 plays
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My Life In Bands
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This quiz is dedicated to the many part-time singers and musicians who, like me, have spent more than their share of nights playing music for love and nowhere near enough money.
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Bands and Musical Acts
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Tough
10 Q
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gretas
Jul 05 05
378 plays
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Slumming Angel
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You've probably heard of Philip Marlow, one of vintage detective fiction's most well-known characters. But how much do you know about Raymond Chandler, the "slumming angel" behind the sarcastic prose?
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Individual Authors
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Jun 04 04
135 plays
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The Body Superstitious
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Our bodies are hotbeds of superstition, and this quiz addresses some of them. Most come from the Celtic and Anglo traditions, and can be found in "A Dictionary Of Superstitions," edited by Iona Opie and Moira Tatem.
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Superstitions, Magic and Phobias
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Jul 26 05
1635 plays
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Spooky Ladies of New England
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Some were real, some existed only in fiction, but these spooky ladies of New England all have an interesting story to tell. How much about those stories do you think you know?
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The Unexplained
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Oct 20 06
657 plays
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Classic Books About The Paranormal
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Books on paranormal subjects are not usually found under the heading of "Classic Literature" in bookstores, but some of them are classics nonetheless. How many of these more famous books of the genre are you familiar with?
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Specific Subjects & Themes
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Jul 13 04
303 plays
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Kitsch Reigns Supreme
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Forty-five years of television watching has taught me one thing--kitsch decor reigns supreme somewhere on every classic TV show set. Take this quiz and see how kitsch-aware you've been over the years.
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Things in Common
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
May 21 04
396 plays
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