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Semyorka – Old Number Seven
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Affectionately referred to by space engineers as ‘Semyorka’ or ‘Old Number Seven’ the family of rockets based on the R-7 design have become the most versatile space launchers in history. Check out this remarkable launcher.
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Man in Space
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Average
10 Q
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mstanaway
May 20 09
81 plays
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Leyte Gulf - Death of a Navy
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For three days in October 1944 the US Navy and the remnants of the Imperial Japanese Navy engaged in a titanic struggle for mastery of the waters around the Philippines.
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WW2 Maritime
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Tough
15 Q
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mstanaway
Oct 14 07
825 plays
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Solomon Islands Naval Battles
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Test your knowledge of the Solomon Islands campaign when two evenly matched opponents slugged it out for control of the waters around Guadalcanal in 1942-43.
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Pacific War
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Average
20 Q
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mstanaway
Apr 28 07
1008 plays
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Douglas MacArthur - American Caesar Part 1
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Love him or hate him Douglas MacArthur made his mark on the world stage with a presence that few could ignore. This quiz takes up his story from its lowest ebb, and is loosely based on William Manchester’s biography ‘American Caesar.'
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U.S. Military
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 20 07
474 plays
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Soyuz - A Veteran Spacecraft
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This trusty spacecraft has been the mainstay of Soviet and later Russian manned access to space for the past forty years. See how much you know about this adaptable spacecraft
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Man in Space
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Difficult
15 Q
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mstanaway
Apr 14 07
240 plays
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Remember the Days When Aircraft had Names? II
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This time let us take a look at the names of some of the multi-engined military types from yesteryear.
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Aircraft
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Jul 19 08
363 plays
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The A to Z of Mars Exploration
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Take a look at the Red Planet and test your knowledge about the exploration of our most intriguing neighbour.
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Our Solar System
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Tough
25 Q
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mstanaway
Apr 16 09
486 plays
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The Soviet Challenge for the Moon
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The landing of Apollo 11 marked the conclusion of what became known as the ‘Space Race’. Despite subsequent denials, the Soviets actually did make a serious attempt to be the first to land a man on the moon. See what you know about this programme.
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Man in Space
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Difficult
10 Q
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mstanaway
May 12 07
405 plays
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Douglas MacArthur - American Caesar Part 2
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This quiz takes the story through his greatest years when he re-made a nation and challenged authority in a test of wills that determined the course of events in the mid 20th Century. This quiz is loosely based on William Manchester's biography.
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U.S. Military
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Average
15 Q
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mstanaway
Dec 09 07
315 plays
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Vision for Space Exploration
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In January 2004 President Bush announced the Vision for Space Exploration for a return to the moon and onward to Mars. How much do you know about the "Vision"?
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Man in Space
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Tough
15 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 24 06
264 plays
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Clerics in Politics
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The attractions of power and prestige in this world can be seductive. Here are some examples of men of the cloth who have attained respect or infamy through their involvement in secular affairs.
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Government
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Average
10 Q
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mstanaway
Feb 03 07
339 plays
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Green Tea
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With the exception of water more tea is consumed in the world than any other beverage. Green tea is a significant component of this consumption. How much do you know about the Japanese style of this refreshing drink?
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Tea
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Aug 15 08
381 plays
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The A-Z of Project Apollo
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Here are some random questions about project Apollo from the development stage to the final landing. Most of them are fairly straightforward but some might require a little reflection.
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Man in Space
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Tough
25 Q
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mstanaway
Sep 13 08
474 plays
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Doctors in Politics
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Here are some examples of Doctors who have found their true calling in politics some being seduced by the elixir of power. Can you identify them or name the countries they led?
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Government
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Mar 17 07
435 plays
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Bodyguards
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Throughout history political leaders and the office they hold have been protected by bodyguards and special protection organisations. How much do you know about these units?
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Specialized History
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Dec 18 06
651 plays
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Military Nick-Names
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Nick-names can be terms of affection or witty insights describing character. See if you can identify these military commanders from the Second World War by their nick-names.
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World War II
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Average
10 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 14 07
4062 plays
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Disputed Territories
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Irredentism is an international relations term advocating the annexation of territories administered by another on the grounds of ethnicity and or prior historical possession. Here are some recent examples of irredentist claims by two or more parties
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Geography - Miscellany
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Difficult
10 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 18 06
6012 plays
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Generals in Politics 1
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Here are some examples of generals and other officers who have assumed high office by election, popular acclaim, appointment, or by more familiar military methods!
The questions are in the who am I format.
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Government
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Average
15 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 06 06
1857 plays
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Remember the Days When Aircraft Had Names? I
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There was a time when aircraft actually had names rather than the model numbers used by today’s manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. See if you can remember the names of these aircraft which were common in the pre-jet era.
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Aircraft
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Difficult
10 Q
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mstanaway
Jun 29 08
498 plays
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Prophecies, Slogans and War Cries
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Some statements have gone down in history as reflecting the mood of their time. See what you know about the context in which these well known quotes appeared.
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Famous Predictions
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Difficult
10 Q
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mstanaway
May 31 07
1122 plays
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Douglas MacArthur – The Early Years
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Before Douglas MacArthur became a world figure he had a distinguished career which was to prepare him for the important role he was to play in the affairs of Pacific nations in the middle of the 20th Century.
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U.S. Military
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Average
10 Q
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mstanaway
Aug 02 08
198 plays
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Wrong Calls, Euphemisms, and Plain Lies #1
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Some clangers of historic proportions have been made over the years. See if you can identify who made these statements, fill in the missing word, or the context of these little beauties!
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Famous Predictions
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Jan 14 07
1635 plays
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Generals in Politics: 2
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Here are some more generals and other military figures who have become leaders of their country. The questions are posed in the "Who am I" format. Do you know who they are?
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Government
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Average
15 Q
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mstanaway
Dec 03 06
738 plays
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Personality Cults
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Repressive regimes indulge in personality cults sustained by an adoring mass media to create the image of the leaders as being larger than life and wise in all things. See if you can identify these characters or their claims to fame.
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World Leaders
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Difficult
10 Q
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mstanaway
Feb 25 07
1350 plays
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Father of The Nation
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The modern nation state holds in great respect the individuals who were responsible for their creation and the sense of common identity it gives to the people. See if you can identify these leaders and the states they created.
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World Leaders
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 23 07
852 plays
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Wrong Calls, Euphemisms, and Plain Lies #2
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Man’s capacity for understatement and deception never ceases to amaze. Here are some more examples along these lines. Just identify the context or supply the missing word.
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Famous Predictions
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Mar 24 07
1236 plays
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The Voskhod Missions - Khrushchev's Folly
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Nikita Khrushchev’s interference in the Soviet manned space in an effort to upstage Project Gemini in 1963/64 wasted precious years on a technological dead end.
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Man in Space
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Average
10 Q
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mstanaway
Jul 25 08
162 plays
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Apollo Bric a Brac - 2
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I have been an Apollo fan right from the beginning and thought it was the greatest thing happening in my adolescent years. Here is some more project Apollo bric a brac to test your knowledge of this pioneering programme.
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Man in Space
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Apr 26 06
351 plays
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Lunokhod Moon Rover
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Thirty five years before the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, wowed us with spectacular vistas from another world, a remarkable robot called Lunokhod endeared itself to the public with its antics on a world very much closer to home.
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Man in Space
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Difficult
10 Q
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mstanaway
Oct 04 07
150 plays
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Apollo Bric a Brac - 1
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I recently competed on a TV quiz show where my special subject was Project Apollo. Rather than waste all that research I would like to share some of it with you. This is my first quiz on Funtrivia and I hope you like it.
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Man in Space
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Apr 16 06
306 plays
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