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Man's Inhumanity to Man
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A look at some of the innocent victims of tyrants and tyrannies.
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Political Science & History
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Dec 08 02
7953 plays
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Dramatic Childhood
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"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree" is a popular saying. Otherwise stated, the events of the early years often have a huge impact on the course of a life. Here are some famous people who have experienced early drama in their lives.
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Mixed People
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Mar 27 04
4131 plays
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Short Lives
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A look at some brief lives.
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Death Becomes Them
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Aug 06 02
5559 plays
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Familiar Names, Unknown People
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There are many people whose names are familiar
to us, but we know little about the lives of these people. This quiz will probably be difficult, but will hopefully also be informative.
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Mixed People
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Jul 11 02
5559 plays
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Dramatic Moments in Literature
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The title tells you all you need to know.
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Mixed Literature
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Nov 14 01
6465 plays
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Dramatic Letters in Fiction
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Many fictional works either revolve around or utilize a written letter as a dramatic tool. Here are a few from a variety of sources.
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Something in Common
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Jun 07 02
2262 plays
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The Sam Sheppard Murder Case
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The Sam Sheppard case was one of the celebrated murder cases of its day. (It was supposedly the inspiration for the classic "Fugitive" TV series that starred David Janssen.)
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Mysterious Murders
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Jul 19 04
993 plays
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"Odd Couple" Guest Stars
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This was a superior sitcom thanks (in large part) to Klugman and Randall.
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Odd Couple
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 27 04
1821 plays
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Legendary Broadway Performances
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Here's a look at some of the great (non-musical) peformances in Broadway's history.
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Plays Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jul 31 04
966 plays
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The Big Valley
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Here's a quiz for those who enjoyed this western tv series.
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B
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Nov 02 04
639 plays
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Van Gogh (and Theo)
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Here's a look at the turbulent and troubled life of the legendary Vincent Van Gogh.
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Van Gogh, Vincent
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Apr 23 04
1344 plays
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Voices from The 50s
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Here's a look at some songs and singers from the fifties. Some rock, some not.
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1950s Music
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 27 04
2235 plays
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Imperfect Crimes
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Many criminals get caught as a result of seemingly minor or insignificant details. Here are a few examples.
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Crime and Punishment
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 27 04
3303 plays
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Walter Brennan Movies
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His distinctive voice helped make him one of the best supporting actors ever. He worked with many of the biggest stars, winning Oscars along the way.
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B - People Themed
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 12 04
561 plays
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Oak Island Treasure Mystery #1
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The mystery of the 'money pit' has been unsolved for a long time. What's down there? Who put it there? How? Why?
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Missing Treasure
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Apr 25 02
2922 plays
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More 'Twilight Zone'
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More episodes from the classic series.
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Twilight Zone
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
May 31 02
3249 plays
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Violent Death in the Old West
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The "Old West" was certainly colorful, but many of its best-known characters did not enjoy old age or a peaceful passing.
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Old West
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 11 04
4629 plays
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Jack Tripper And Friends
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The late John Ritter (along with Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes and the rest) had a great series for several years.
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'Three's Company' - Mixture - Average
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Aug 07 04
3312 plays
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Old-Time TV Westerns
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There are two categories here: old and older. I've tried to list the best ones that I remember.
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Westerns
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
May 22 02
3759 plays
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Pirates!
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Pirates today often wear three- piece suits and are found in oil companies, big business and government. Once upon a time, however, they were more open and more colorful.
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Pirates
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 30 00
4521 plays
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John Wayne Westerns
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The Duke - in his element.
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Wayne, John
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jun 07 01
3435 plays
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Writers and Prisons
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Many writers have written about prisons - or have spent time there. Here are a few examples.
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Writers & Authors
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 17 04
828 plays
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Rob and Laura and Friends
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Here's a fond look back at one of the better sitcoms.
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Dick Van Dyke Show
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Aug 04 04
2886 plays
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Jeffrey MacDonald
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Did he do it -- or was someone else guilty of the crime?
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MacDonald, Jeffrey
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 26 04
1194 plays
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Gleason's "Honeymooners"
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One of the all time great series.
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Honeymooners
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 03 03
4635 plays
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Barbara Stanwyck Movies
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Here's a look at some of the movies of this former leading lady.
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S - People Themed
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 24 04
333 plays
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Redford's Movies: Actor and Director
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Not just another pretty face - this guy has talent.
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Redford, Robert
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jun 28 01
1860 plays
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JFK: The Suspects
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Here's a look at the suspects in the shooting of JFK. Most choices are names associated with the event. Hard quiz - definitely not for the casual beginner -- but a lot of information for those who are interested.
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Kennedy, John F.
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 14 04
1113 plays
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Mysteries of Rennes Le Chateau
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Rennes Le Chateau is one of the most interesting -and mysterious - places in the world.
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Castles
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Aug 20 04
375 plays
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Movie Doctors and Lawyers
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Here are a few of the old movies that have been built around doctors and lawyers. You probably know some of them.
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Classics - Average 10
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 05 00
2802 plays
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Oldies: Novelty Songs
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Going way back for most of these "cute" songs.
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Comedy
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Nov 17 02
3615 plays
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50s TV Actors And Actresses
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This is about actors and actresses from older tv series - mostly from the 50s.
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1950s TV
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jun 30 00
2589 plays
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Tough Anagrams of Shakespearean Plays
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All of these Anagrams are titles of plays by Shakespeare. They get tougher (I think) as you go.
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Name the Play
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Dec 08 00
2418 plays
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More Classic Movies About "Underdogs"
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My earlier quiz dealt with "outnumbered" movie heroes who faced difficult odds. Here's another quiz along those lines.
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Classics - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Feb 07 04
1770 plays
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Adventures in Archaeology
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It isn't Indiana Jones, but it's interesting nevertheless.
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Ancient History
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 06 04
2679 plays
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Movies of Anthony Quinn
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Here's a look at some of the movies in the long career of Anthony Quinn.
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Q - People Themed
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Aug 03 04
339 plays
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Inspirations for Classic Broadway Musicals
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Many top Broadway musicals were not necessarily written as musicals - or even for the stage
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Origins of Musicals
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 15 01
3813 plays
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Legendary American Indians
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A look at some of the legendary American Indians of bygone days. All choices are actual Indians.
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Native Americans
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Mar 22 02
2874 plays
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Judy Garland: An Extraordinary Life
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A huge talent and a long career - but a hard, tough life that wasn't quite "over the rainbow".
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Garland, Judy
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Feb 01 03
3099 plays
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Old, Old TV Shows
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Here are a few questions about tv shows of long ago.
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Mixture: Classics
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Dec 22 00
3582 plays
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Two Acting Legends
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Claude Rains and Paul Muni were big stars in the early days of the movies.
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Movie Stars Mixed
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
May 11 04
552 plays
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Mary Tyler Moore: TV and Movies
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Here's a look at Laura Petrie, Mary Richards, and beyond.
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TV & Movies Mixture
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Nov 01 04
2613 plays
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Great Roles the Stars Bypassed
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Many of the great stars unwisely bypassed (or unfortunately lost) some great roles in some classic movies.
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Classics - Difficult
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Jun 16 02
2013 plays
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More Best Stars, Best Movies
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Another look at the best movies of the old, classic stars.
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Classics - Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Jun 14 02
2862 plays
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Oak Island Treasure Mystery #2
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This is a follow-up to my quiz about the incredible, 200 year old unsolved mystery of
the Oak Island treasure. Who did it? How? Why?
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Missing Treasure
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Aug 27 02
1515 plays
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Unsuccessful Assassins
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A look at some attempts that didn't quite come off.
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Assassinations
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Mar 11 03
3036 plays
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Oldtime Sci Fi Monsters
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Here's a look back at some of the movie monsters from the old days of black-and-white in the 50's.
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Sci-Fi Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Apr 24 04
1584 plays
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Beware of (Certain) Women
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Women from Classic Movies - exercise caution.
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Classics - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 18 02
2523 plays
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Musical Questions: Oldies
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Identify what singer or group sang the musical question (or question fragment) given. Most lines are from the 60's.
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Who Sang This
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 02 04
2319 plays
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They Overcame Hardship
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All of these people have triumphed over substantial handicaps.
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Mixed People
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 29 01
2517 plays
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Movies of Janet Leigh
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In memory of the late Janet Leigh. Here's a look at some of her movies.
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Leigh, Janet
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 10 04
771 plays
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Literary Murder
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Here's a look at murder in literature: plays, novels and short stories.
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Mystery & Detective Fiction
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Dec 15 00
2220 plays
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More on Marilyn's Final Days
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A sequel to my prior quiz about the last days of Marilyn Monroe.
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Monroe, Marilyn
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Mar 28 03
2883 plays
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The Martha Moxley Case
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As this quiz is written, the trial of Michael Skakel is getting under way.
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Moxley, Martha
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Apr 04 02
2097 plays
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Movies With Ward Bond
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Bond was one of the best supporting actors of his day.
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Bond, Ward
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Feb 14 04
399 plays
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Exceedingly Old TV Series
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This will be very tough if you're not familiar with very old tv -mostly westerns and adventure series, mostly from the 50's - that didn't make it into re-runs.
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Mixture: Classics
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Mar 26 03
2148 plays
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Early Days of Hollywood
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Here's a glance at some of the stars of Hollywood from a long time ago.
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Classics - Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Mar 15 04
840 plays
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Movies of Denzel Washington
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Denzel Washington has already enjoyed a long career.
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Washington, Denzel
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Apr 28 04
2040 plays
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Movie Epics and Spectaculars
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What makes a movie 'spectacular' or 'epic'? It's hard to define ... but here are a few that may fit into that category.
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Classics - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Mar 05 01
2739 plays
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Tom Hanks Movies
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He's been making good movies for longer than you may realize.
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Hanks, Tom
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 27 04
8541 plays
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