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Every Megalomaniac's Dream
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Some architects plan dams for rivers. Others may plan one for a lake. Herman Sörgel wanted to dam the Mediterranean Sea, in one of the largest architectural plans in history.
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World Sites
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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illiniman14
Oct 24 09
75 plays
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We Picked Who? [2]
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In the NFL, championships can be won or lost on draft day. This quiz focuses on those busts that helped lose them.
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NFL Drafts and Trades
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Oct 27 09
231 plays
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Crazy Cold War Projects, Part 1
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The Cold War was a time of hysteria and paranoia for many key players, and those feelings led to some of the most insane government ideas of all time.
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Cold War
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Oct 31 09
207 plays
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Crazy Cold War Projects, Part 2
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The Cold War was a time of hysteria and paranoia for many key players, and those feelings led to some of the most insane government ideas of all time.
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Cold War
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Nov 04 09
165 plays
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January 14 Birthdays
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January 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, Bald Eagle Day, and National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. So chow down while you find out who was born on this day.
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People by Birthday
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Easy
10 Q
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illiniman14
Nov 16 09
219 plays
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Baseball Brothers 2
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Many people have played professional baseball, but rarely do two or more brothers both make it to the majors. This quiz celebrates those few combinations of successful brothers in baseball.
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Baseball Families
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Easy
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 26 09
663 plays
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NFL Brothers
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Many people have played professional football, but rarely do two or more brothers both make it to the professional level. This quiz celebrates those few combinations of successful brothers in the NFL.
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NFL Players Mixed
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Easy
10 Q
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illiniman14
May 27 09
699 plays
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Fighting a Long Lost Cause
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For most of the world, World War II ended in 1945. Nobody told that to Hiroo Onoda, and he kept fighting the lost war until 1974.
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Pacific War
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Oct 15 09
216 plays
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Failed Assassinations of US Presidents
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Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy were all assassinated while they held the office of President of the United States. These are 15 similar attempts that failed to work.
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Presidential Assassinations
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Tough
15 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 23 09
429 plays
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The Johnstown Flood
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What happens when over 60 rich men found their own exclusive club during the late 1800s? For Johnstown, Pennsylvania, it meant the death of over 2,200 people, the largest loss of American civilian lives on a single day until 9/11/2001.
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Disasters
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Tough
15 Q
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illiniman14
Oct 10 09
144 plays
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Baseball Brothers 1
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Many people have played professional baseball, but rarely do two or more brothers both make it to the majors. This quiz celebrates those few combinations of successful brothers in baseball.
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Baseball Families
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Sep 25 07
771 plays
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Little Known Record Holders: Pt. 3
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Some players set records that we would hardly even know about had there not been statisticians working the numbers for years. Here, those little known record holders finally get their due.
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MLB Records
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 25 07
606 plays
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Blockbuster Trades: NFL
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Throughout their careers, several great players were traded for other greats, lesser players, and money. But can you tell which player got traded for whom and what?
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NFL Drafts and Trades
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 29 07
828 plays
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The Richest of the Rich
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Throughout history, few people have been able to attain massive amounts of wealth. These are the 10 richest people in the history of the world (according to Forbes magazine in 2008 and adjusted for 2007 inflation in US dollars).
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Mixed People
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 09 09
621 plays
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We Picked Who? [1]
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In the NFL, championships can be won or lost on draft day. This quiz focuses on those busts that helped lose them.
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NFL Drafts and Trades
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
May 28 09
378 plays
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January 5 Birthdays
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January 5 is National Bird Day, National Whipped Cream Day, and George Washington Carver Recognition Day in the US, but Carver was not born on this day. Do you know who was?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 20 09
318 plays
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Little Known Record Holders: Pt. 1
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Some players set records that we would hardly even know about had there not been statisticians working the numbers for years. Here, those little known record holders finally get their due.
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NFL Records
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Aug 30 07
1179 plays
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Little Known Record Holders: Pt 2
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Some players set records that we would hardly even know about had there not been statisticians working the numbers for years. Here, those little known record holders finally get their due.
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Mixed Records Challenge
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Aug 23 06
627 plays
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January 1 Birthdays
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These people were all born on the very first day of the year. But do you know who they are?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 12 09
303 plays
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January 8 Birthdays
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January 8 is Postal Day, National English Toffee Day, and World Literacy Day, but can you read into the clues to find out who was born on this day?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 28 09
318 plays
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January 6 Birthdays
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January 6 is New Mexico Admission Day, National Shortbread Day, and Apple Tree Day. But who calls this day their birthday?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 21 09
249 plays
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Forgotten Countries
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Throughout history, many countries have existed that fell on their own, were taken over by others, or evolved into the countries we know today. This quiz celebrates those forgotten countries.
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Historical Geography
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 03 09
795 plays
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January 3 Birthdays
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January 3 is Drinking Straw Day, Alaska Admission Day, and National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day in the United States, and a few famous people can call it their birthday. Can you name them?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 15 09
255 plays
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Little Known Record Holders: Pt. 2
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Some players set records that we would hardly even know about had there not been statisticians working the numbers for years. Here, those little known record holders finally get their due.
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NFL Records Challenge
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Sep 11 07
678 plays
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Blockbuster Trades
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Throughout their careers, several great players were traded for each other, lesser players, and money. But can you tell which player got traded for whom and what?
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MLB Drafts and Trades
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 16 04
1455 plays
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January 10 Birthdays
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January 10 is Volunteer Fireman’s Day, so try not to get burned when figuring out who was born on this day.
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 31 09
360 plays
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Stay in Your Seats!
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Sports are amazing spectacles to watch because they put the best athletes against each other, but occasionally fans get a little too into the game. These are some of the most famous instances of fan involvement.
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USA Mixed
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 06 09
243 plays
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January 13 Birthdays
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I wish you a happy Old New Year, which falls on the night of January 13, while you try to determine who was born on this day.
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Aug 13 09
291 plays
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January 12 Birthdays
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January 12 is National Marzipan Day, so eat up while you try to find out who celebrates their birthday on this day.
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Aug 06 09
291 plays
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January 7 Birthdays
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January 7 has its place in history – the typewriter was patented, the Harlem Globetrotters were established, and the first train station was opened on this day. But what people were born on this day?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 24 09
243 plays
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January 4 Birthdays
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January 4 is National Spaghetti Day and Utah Admission Day in the United States, and also Independence Day for the Union of Myanmar. Can you name some people born on this day?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 16 09
213 plays
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January 2 Birthdays
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These people missed being born on New Year’s Day by less than 24 hours. Can you name them?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 14 09
216 plays
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January 9 Birthdays
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January 9 is National Apricot Day and National Static Electricity Day, but will you be shocked to see who was born on this day?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 30 09
222 plays
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January 11 Birthdays
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January 11 is, believe it or not, National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend Day, so don’t get wet when finding out who gets to do this on their birthday.
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Aug 04 09
306 plays
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First Timers
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Since the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame began inducting members in 1936, every position has been included from players to managers to broadcasters. Each one of these people were the first to be inducted to their respective positions.
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MLB Hall of Fame
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 24 05
789 plays
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Little Known Record Holders: Pt 1
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Some players set records that we would hardly even know about had there not been statisticians working the numbers for years. Here, those little-known record holders finally get their due.
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Mixed Records Challenge
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 04 05
2346 plays
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Men's NCAA Bracket 2004
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Did you pay attention when the preseason favorites took the NCAA Title?
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March Madness 2004
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Difficult
15 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 14 04
966 plays
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Which Team Does Not Fit?
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I'll tell you the conference, you tell me which team does not fit in the 2002-2003 NCAA basketball season.
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NCAA Basketball
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Average
15 Q
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illiniman14
May 31 03
1986 plays
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Kentucky College Nicknames: 2003
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Try to match these universities and colleges with their nicknames.
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Nicknames & Mascots
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Average
15 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 01 03
747 plays
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More Letters Than Fingers
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Try to spell these words that have at least eleven letters. All definitions from "Webster's New Twentieth Century Dictionary" Unabridged Second Edition.
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Spelling Bee
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 21 03
2655 plays
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Meaning of Car Names
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To sell each one of their cars, automobile manufacturers have to come up with names that will intrigue the buyer and appeal to their senses. But could you tell what kind of car it was if you were given the make and what the name means?
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Auto World
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 14 04
750 plays
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Main Characters in Classic TV
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With the name of the main character, try to see if you know the name of the series.
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Characters and Actors
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Very Easy
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 22 03
2964 plays
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Losing the Big One
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Sure, everyone knows who won the World Series, but do you remember who went home crying?
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World Series
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Average
25 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 01 03
681 plays
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Who's the Anchor? (Through 2004)
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With shows all over television, can you remember who anchors every show on every network? We'll see.
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Mixture: News
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 13 04
594 plays
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Meaning of Car Names #2
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To sell each one of their cars, automobile manufacturers have to come up with names that will intrigue the buyer and appeal to their senses. But could you tell what kind of car it was if you were given the make and what the name means?
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Auto World
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 12 04
423 plays
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Illinois College Nicknames
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Simply choose the college's nickname.
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Nicknames & Mascots
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Average
15 Q
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illiniman14
Jan 02 03
837 plays
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Florida College Nicknames
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These will start out too easy and then get a little harder.
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Nicknames & Mascots
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Average
15 Q
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illiniman14
Jan 04 03
1635 plays
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2003 Men's NCAA Bracket
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Were you watching when Syracuse took the championship?
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March Madness 2003
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Difficult
15 Q
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illiniman14
May 25 03
786 plays
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New York College Nicknames
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Put on your thinking caps for these New York colleges.
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Nicknames & Mascots
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jan 03 03
903 plays
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2002 Men's NCAA Bracket
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This is to test just how well you paid attention to March Madness when Maryland locked up the title.
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March Madness 2002
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Difficult
15 Q
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illiniman14
May 24 03
564 plays
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Animal Bands
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Many bands have incorporated animal names into their band names or their own names. I'll give you three songs sung by each band or singer, and you give me their name.
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Band Names
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 13 05
810 plays
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Meanings of Car Names #3
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To sell each one of their cars, automobile manufacturers have to come up with names that will intrigue the buyer and appeal to their senses. But could you tell what kind of car it was if you were given the make and what the name means?
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Auto World
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 12 04
390 plays
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