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J. Paul Getty Villa and Center: Los Angeles
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The Getty Villa and Center in Los Angeles are two of the finest art museums in the world. This quiz is about the Gettys and the man whose love of art made them possible.
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Museums & Art Galleries
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Jun 26 07
147 plays
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Hail To The Sheaves; Presidential Libraries
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Presidential libraries have become a popular way for former presidents to present a 'positive' image of their time in office. More than a 'typical' library, they contain historical artifacts, unusual gifts, and other memorabilia.
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Presidential Trivia
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Difficult
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Oct 01 09
93 plays
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Rodgers and Hammerstein 3
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Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote some timeless songs for their musicals. Here's a little quiz to show how much you know about them.
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Rodgers and Hammerstein
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Jul 07 07
660 plays
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Good Times Rolling: Conestoga Wagons
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It could very well be called the 'wagon that won the West.' Conestoga wagons carried pioneers from the East to the wide-open West. Come along on a bouncy but enjoyable journey.
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Old West
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
May 20 09
438 plays
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California's Alps: The Sierra Nevada
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Among the many natural wonders of California, the Sierra Nevada mountain range ranks as one of the most spectacular. Many well-kown vacation destinations, such as Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, are located in these mountains.
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California
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Apr 25 07
864 plays
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Watch Closely!; Timepiece Trivia
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Do you know what time it is? You glance at your fancy watch, but how much do you know about this remarkable invention? Take some 'time' to test your knowledge.
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Nov 15 07
537 plays
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Ancient Cities...Modern Countries
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Many cities mentioned in the Bible or in ancient writings are little more than piles of rubble, their glory days long past. Do you know in which modern countries these cities are located?
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Historical Geography
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Tough
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Oct 22 07
3660 plays
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The Bickersons
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"The Bickersons" was an example of why many people gathered around the radio in the post-World War Two years. They were a married couple who loved each other, but constantly fought over just about anything.
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US Old Time Radio
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Jan 18 07
216 plays
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You Want To Call It WHAT? Origins of Brand Names
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Brand names of products surround us daily, but where do some of the more unique names come from? Computers? Dreams? Visions? Peyote button hallucinations? Have fun!
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Business World
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Oct 17 07
1122 plays
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Rodgers and Hammerstein, Part 2
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It's nice to see that there are some Rodgers and Hammerstein fans out there in Trivia Land. Here are some more questions about their music.
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Rodgers and Hammerstein
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Tough
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Mar 02 07
534 plays
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Doris Day ... the One and Only!
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Doris Day is my all-time favorite actress and one of the most under-appreciated artists of all time. I just had to do a quiz in her honor.
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Day, Doris
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Tough
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Mar 10 07
1269 plays
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From New York Newspapers!
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Being the center of news journalism in the United States, articles which appear first in New York's newspapers --past and present-- contain some interesting tidbits of information.
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U.S. History
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Difficult
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Feb 22 07
1176 plays
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Life As Viewed Through A 10-inch TV Screen
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Ahhhh...television. What would we do without it? In its early days, TV presented some truly memorable programs. Let's see how many you remember...
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1950s TV
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Tough
10 Q
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lompocjoe
May 02 07
828 plays
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Libraries....Not just 'Shhhh!' any more!
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Children (and their parents!) are discovering that contemporary libraries can be places of enchantment, excitement, and learning. Today's libraries offer a wide selection of materials, often at no charge. How much do you know about your library?
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General Topics for Kids
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Easy
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Mar 08 07
3636 plays
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A Long Day's Journey Into Doris
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It's time for another salute to my favorite actresss of all time...Doris Day. Have fun!
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Day, Doris
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Difficult
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Sep 14 08
405 plays
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Stuttering
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We live in a world dominated by the spoken word. What would your life be like if you couldn't say your name, order a meal in a restaurant, or tell someone "I love you"?
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True or False
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Tough
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Jun 28 07
5403 plays
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Libraries....Part Two
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I'm glad so many adults and children liked the first 'Library' quiz. It really is an exciting place to visit...but let's see what else you know about it.
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General Topics for Kids
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Easy
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Mar 14 07
3165 plays
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Mentioning 'Unmentionables'
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Ever since Adam and Eve discovered the importance of fig leaves, humans have been covering their nether regions with a number of undergarments. Here is a 'brief' quiz to see how much you know about underwear.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Jun 15 07
1095 plays
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Social Security in the U.S.
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Love it or hate it, Social Security affects just about everyone in the United States. Let's see how much you know about this unique government program.
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U.S. Law
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Sep 14 07
522 plays
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More New York Newspaper Front Page Stories
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Reading New York newspapers is a lot of fun, especially looking through old issues. Here are some questions about articles that the papers felt were important enough to put them on the front page.
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U.S. History
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Difficult
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Feb 25 07
879 plays
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Hooray for Hollywood; Tinsel Town Trivia
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Movie lovers: this quiz is for you! See how much you know about Hollywood.
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Celebrity Grab Bag
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Difficult
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Mar 27 08
924 plays
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Lunar New Year
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February 17, 2007, marked the beginning of "The Year Of The Pig" according to the Lunar New Year calendar. Millions of people around the world, and especially in Oriental countries, celebrate this fascinating holiday....how much do you know about it?
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January & February
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Feb 15 07
360 plays
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Where was I in Central Europe?
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I just returned from a trip to Central Europe and I'm trying to organize my photos. I wrote down several names of places I visited and things I did, but am having a hard time matching them up...can you help?
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European Cultures
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Tough
10 Q
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lompocjoe
May 31 07
1737 plays
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Rodgers and Hammerstein Musicals
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Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein created some of the most beautiful and timeless musicals ever written. How well do you know them?
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Rodgers and Hammerstein
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Feb 27 07
615 plays
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