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More Power to Your Elbow
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This quiz focuses on the life and music of Séamus Ennis, a virtuoso uilleann piper. A traditional Irish instrument, the uilleann pipes, or "Píobaí uilleann" in Gaelic, can be literally translated to "pipes of the elbow".
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E
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jul 10 12
72 plays
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Night and Day: A Cole Porter Quiz
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Cole Porter, both composer and lyricist, gave us many unforgettable songs which have lasted the tests of time. Hopefully this quiz will be delightful, delicious, and de-lovely.
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Composers and Lyricists
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Difficult
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Apr 30 13
222 plays
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A Devious Demon NYC Tourist Itinerary
Team quiz by The Devious Demons
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Several members of the Devious Demons decided to go to team member nycdmc70's birthday party in New York, and while they were there they did some sightseeing. What places did the Demons visit?
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New York City
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Feb 16 11
531 plays
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So Hush Little Baby: A Musical Lullaby Quiz
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Many a lullaby has been sung to a precious child. Here are a few lullaby examples from musical theater.
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Something in Common
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Feb 14 11
276 plays
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Open and Shut
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Doors are a part of everyday life. Here's a quiz on some door history. Enjoy!
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Specialized History
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Aug 22 11
513 plays
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"The Last Plantagenets" by Thomas B. Costain
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This is the fourth and last chronologically in a series on Plantagenet history. This is a fantastic tale and a terrific read.
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Costain, Thomas
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Dec 14 11
111 plays
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12 Angry Men: An Anger Review
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Anger has been a focus of discussion and debate for centuries. Here are a few items to whet your whistle. This was created as part of the "Not Quite the Movies Challenge".
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General Psychology
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Mar 17 11
351 plays
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Just Good Friends
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A true friendship is treasured. This quiz is all about friends.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Feb 23 12
2742 plays
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Top of the Food Chain
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All of these cats are listed as apex predators, meaning that once they reach maturity they are not preyed upon by others. These graceful animals represent some of those at the "Top of the Food Chain".
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Felidae-Cat Family
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
May 04 12
1062 plays
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Suicide Demons
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Though often not openly discussed, individuals are motivated to suicide by internal demons, cultural norms, protest, and other unknown reasons. Here is a quiz on a few of the methods of suicide.
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Psychological Disorders
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Apr 29 12
546 plays
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Hard Drive Basics
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The hard drive is a critical component in a computer system. This is a quiz on some hard drive trivia. Good luck and enjoy!
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Hardware
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Apr 24 12
456 plays
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Amazing Gorges
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Nature creates some phenomenal scenery for us to admire, and the gorges created from running water are some of the most spectacular. Here are a few that team NVNG found on their travels.
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Physical Geography
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Feb 24 12
2268 plays
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Once in Every Lifetime
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The Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded annually (with a few exceptions) since 1901. This quiz contains just a few of those noteworthy authors.
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Award Winners
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Easy
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Feb 22 12
2601 plays
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Make Do and Mend
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"Make Do and Mend" was used as one of the slogans by the British during World War II. Here are a few questions on some of the other propaganda slogans used during that time. Enjoy!
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World War II
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Nov 30 11
429 plays
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Be a Clown, Be a Clown
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So, you're going to run away from home and be a clown for the circus? Here is a quiz on some clown history.
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Performing Arts
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Apr 24 11
606 plays
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Unrequited Love, Musically
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Though some musicals may be scoffed at for sappy love songs, here is a different side of the coin.
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Song Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Mar 27 11
306 plays
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The Red Cross Societies
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The Red Cross societies have been providing valuable services for generations. Here are a few questions about them. Enjoy!
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Social History
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Nov 22 11
168 plays
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For Better or Verse
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This quiz will examine some superstitions surrounding wedding traditions, mostly in rhyme.
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Family Life
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Mar 24 11
1191 plays
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Amazing Adornments
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Humans have adorned themselves seemingly from the beginning of time. Here are questions on some of the materials and how they've been used. Good Luck!
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Jewelry
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jan 29 12
2886 plays
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Grand Pianists
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Here, in no particular order, are a few of the many folk that have made the piano grand!
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Keyboard Players
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jul 19 11
312 plays
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Remembering the 1920s (US)
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My friend often had trouble with short-term memory, but when I could get him talking about his youth, ah, the memories! Here's a quiz on some of the subjects that we might have talked about.
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1920s Nostalgia
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jun 05 12
672 plays
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Social Critique, Musically
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Musical theater productions are not all shallow happiness. Here are a few songs, some light and some dark, that are more a social critique.
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Name the Song
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jun 15 11
219 plays
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Devious Demons' Vacation Idyll
Team quiz by The Devious Demons
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The Devious Demons are planning a vacation. Where, oh where, should we go?
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Geography - Miscellany
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Dec 08 11
438 plays
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Don't Dream It, Be It!
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Dreams can help us plan or foretell the future. Dreams can be memories to remember how we reached today. Here are a few dreamy movie selections. Enjoy!
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Name the Movie
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Easy
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jul 12 11
759 plays
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Ask the Audience
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The Nielsen rating system, using viewer feedback to determine a show's popularity, were first commercially applied to US television during the 1950-1951 viewing season. Do you know which shows the viewers rated highest?
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Things in Common
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Aug 27 12
432 plays
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Hello, My Name is Resolute
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I overheard the President on the phone chatting with a reporter who is planning a story about the Presidential desk. That's me! This is so exciting! I'm trying to remember some of the important bits, can you help?
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Specialized History
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Nov 05 11
231 plays
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London Pride
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London, capital of England and the United Kingdom, can be proud to be portrayed in these fantastic films! (Some knowledge of the city beyond the films may be required.)
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Common Locations
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jan 16 12
1803 plays
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"The Three Edwards" by Thomas B. Costain
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This is the third of four chronologically in a series on Plantagenet history. This is a fantastic tale and a terrific read.
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Costain, Thomas
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Dec 12 11
93 plays
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Daniel Boone
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Daniel Boone was a hero frontiersman and many legends of his exploits have been exaggerated. How much do you know about him?
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Explorers
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jan 31 12
3006 plays
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Original Spin
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All of these advertising slogans are more than fifty years old, and both the slogans and the products they represent are familiar to many. But we should all keep in mind that this is advertising!
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Marketing
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Sep 17 11
927 plays
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