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Odd Classifieds
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Everybody gives the classifieds a quick scan in the morning, but here are some classified ads you won't see. Test your knowledge of this and that with a look at classified oddities.
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Mixed 10 Q. Average [A]
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 25 04
9978 plays
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Arcane Advertising
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When the commercials came on, many of us ran to the bathroom or fridge so you might have missed some of the following commercials, mascots and buzz words from the 1940s, 50s and 60s. See if you can recollect these early US adverts.
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U.S. Commercials
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
May 24 04
2571 plays
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Just Plain Folks
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There was more to the folk music revival of the early '60s than The Rooftop Singers so time to pick up the ol' axe, strum a few chords and see how well you know your folks.
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Folk Music
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
May 25 04
966 plays
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A Black-Tie Affair
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You've accidentally been invited to a posh black-tie party at the White House and you don't know a soup spoon from a melon baller. Could you fake your way through the night without making a social faux pas?
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Mixed 10 Q. Average [A]
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Sep 09 04
3897 plays
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Toys in the Attic
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If you were an American kid in the 1950s and 60s, you'll have no trouble with this quiz on the toys and games we played way back when.
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Toys by Decade
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Sep 10 04
2454 plays
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Penny Candy
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In the '50s, 10 cents bought you a sugar high at the penny candy store. See how much you remember about your favorite American taste treats in this sweet (and cheap) quiz.
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Confectionery, Chocolates & Candy
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jul 21 04
5565 plays
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The Mangrove Diamond Caper
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Each question and answer provides a clue to who stole the Mangrove Diamond. As lead Detective, can you break this case?
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Mixed 10 Q. Tough [A]
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Aug 31 04
1164 plays
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Pocket Lint: The Report
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After Terry's well-known 'Pocket Lint' quiz appeared on this site, a major but unnamed university studied the topic and produced a 272-page report on the subject. Key results herein.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Sep 22 04
7518 plays
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It's All Roman To Me
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1 + 50 + 50, when converted to Roman numerals, spells the word 'ILL'. But so does 49 + 50. The challenge is to figure out which clue leads to which word. Note: Liberties taken with numbering to enhance game play.
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Unique Quizzes
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Oct 11 04
1728 plays
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TV Gets Real(er)
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The '60s and '70s brought a number of social changes to TV programming, portraying life a bit more accurately than "Father Knows Best." Here's how.
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Mixture: Classics
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Sep 14 04
1875 plays
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Turn That TV Off!
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"Turn that TV off!" Ahh, I can still hear mom's gentle screech echoing down the hall. But did I listen? No! And the result is a quiz on 50's kids' shows. I should have listened. Really.
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1950s TV
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 09 04
1077 plays
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TV Obscurum
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Early TV questions on steroids, guaranteed to cook your average. Not for the faint of heart or feeble of mind.
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Mixture: Classics
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Difficult
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 29 04
1623 plays
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Novelty Hits Through the Ages
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These novelty tunes have a way of sticking in your head. If anyone has a suggestion on how to remove them please drop me a line.
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Comedy
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
May 09 04
2925 plays
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Only Instrumentals
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Whatever happened to the rock and roll instrumental? Duane Eddy, the Ventures, Dick Dale - these folks had lots of hits in the early days of rock. Dust off those old 45s to name the performers of the following instrumental classics.
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Instrumental Hits
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
May 11 04
687 plays
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That's Hooey!
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You hear hooey, bunk, BS and malarky every day at work, on TV, riding the subway - hogwash is everywhere. To recognize baloney when you hear it, consider these basics in straight thinking.
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Language Use
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Sep 04 04
1278 plays
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Bong Water
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If you were sucking down bong water during the '60s, the decade is probably just a purple haze. Check out what condition your condition is in with this quiz about all things '60s.
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1960s Nostalgia
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 26 04
2970 plays
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Spelling Bee
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Not unusual words, everyday words that always require a quick check of the dictionary for correct spelling.
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Spelling Bee
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jul 09 04
14361 plays
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The Joys of Summer
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Remember the first day of summer vacation when anything was possible and freedom and fun were measured in months? This quiz is based on the joys of being young in the American summertime during the '50s and '60s.
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Mixed USA
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jul 25 04
4104 plays
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Arcane Advertising Again
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The guy who invented the TV remote should receive the Nobel Prize but before the days of channel surfing, back in the 50s, folks actually watched the commercials. So, you shouldn't have a problem with these 10 simple questions.
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U.S. Commercials
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 13 04
1512 plays
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Those Fabulous '50s
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Bobby soxers, Ike in the White House, 3 channels to choose from on the old TV, ahh, those were the days. Feel the nostalgia as you work your way through these questions about those fabulous '50s.
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The 1950s
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Difficult
10 Q
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nutmeglad
May 06 04
5178 plays
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Diamond Slang
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Baseball has a colorful language all its own, used by players and fans alike. See how well you know the lingo of our national pastime with this extra inning quiz.
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Baseball Quotes
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 16 04
3015 plays
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City Slickers
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You'll need more than a map to answer these questions about US cities. You'll also need your knowledge of curses, poets, the desecration of a beloved American monument and more. Check out these city slickers but don't get snookered.
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USA - Cities
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 04 04
2373 plays
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Ye Olde Help Wanted
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Help wanted classifieds you might've seen in the past. Or maybe not. Americanisms abound.
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Mixed 10 Q. Tough [A]
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jul 19 04
789 plays
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Did You Ever Notice?
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It's the little things in life that matter, but do we stop to notice the really, really little things? Here's your chance to find out. Please be advised that Americanisms abound.
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Mixed 10 Q. Average [B]
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Dec 07 04
8118 plays
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You Can't Get There From Here
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Fictional places from the worlds of music, poetry, painting and TV. Forget the atlas, you'll need a good memory to find these places you can't get to from here.
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Mixed 10 Q. Tough [A]
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Nov 15 04
1836 plays
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Quaint American Customs
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These are the things that have become ingrained in the fabric of American culture. Some have even left stains.
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Mixed USA
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Dec 22 04
4044 plays
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The Fruit Bowl
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Like "The College Bowl" only about fruit in fact and fiction. Eat up.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Aug 06 04
795 plays
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Clothing Optional
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Naked, nude, in the raw, in the buff, in one's birthday suit - here are some questions that reveal more than just the answer.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Oct 27 04
1917 plays
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20th Century Babe Magnets
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These are the guys with whom you'd visit a singles bar because they're babe magnets from the worlds of film, music, politics, sports and art.
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Male Babe Magnets
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Oct 04 04
915 plays
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Bedtime Stories
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You don't have to be a children's librarian to do well on this quiz. All you have to do is think back to the stories you heard in school and at bedtime because these are all well-known classics of kiddie lit. Nighty-night.
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Children's Literature
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Difficult
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Oct 19 04
1374 plays
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Guilty Pleasures
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Ever scarf down an entire thing of Häagen-Dazs in one sitting or spend a nice, sunny day watching "The Three Stooges". These are the guilty pleasures we don't admit to friends, like this quiz.
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Mixed 10 Q. Tough [A]
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jul 07 04
1989 plays
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Great Baseball Nicknames
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Those long bus rides and late night flights leave plenty of time to come up with great nicknames. This quiz is about some of the best, not best players, but best nicknames.
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MLB Names & Numbers
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Sep 14 04
636 plays
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I See Dead People
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A quiz about the lighter side of the long, dirt nap.
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Aug 24 04
600 plays
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Hit Me!
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From blackjack to Yahtzee, the games we play employ their own lingo, jargon and argot. See if you can name the games where you might hear the following terms and words.
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Games & Toys
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
May 30 04
2181 plays
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Around the World in Eight Days
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Short on cash, our friends, Bud and Betty, recently took the world's cheapest world tour in just eight days. This quiz is based on their communications sent back home.
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Where on Earth?
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Average
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jul 13 04
2988 plays
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Let the Girls Sing
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Between the heady days of early rock and the British Invasion of '64, girl groups and soloists filled the airwaves. See how well you do when we let the girls sing.
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Women in Music
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
May 25 04
768 plays
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See Ya In The Funny Papers
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What would the day be like without a quick peek at the comics page in the newspaper? See if you can answer 10 simple questions about the characters you visit every morning.
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Newspaper Comics
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 12 04
702 plays
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Kiss Your Broker Good-Bye
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Do you need a broker to manage your money? Nope. Do they know something you don't? Nope. Here's a quiz that'll start you on your way to managing your own money.
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Stock Exchange
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jun 30 04
801 plays
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Quiz Melange
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Tasty tidbits that'll test the diversity of your knowledge, the soundness of your memory and your patience.
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Mixed 10 Q. Difficult [A]
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Difficult
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Oct 18 04
741 plays
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Let's Dance
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The Slop, the Slide, the Stroll, we practiced them all in front of the mirror. Admit it. Anyway, here are some questions about dance crazes and the people who created them.
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Dance Music
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
May 20 04
405 plays
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School Daze
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What did YOU learn in school? Check out a day in elementary school and if you have trouble with any of these questions, ask a kid.
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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nutmeglad
Jul 01 04
2037 plays
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