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Word Erosion
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Start with a long word that fits the first definition. Then drop a letter, shuffle, and form another word fitting a new definition. Repeat until the original word has "eroded" to only one letter. Trouble? Work from a shorter word up to a longer one.
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Drop a Letter
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Easy
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Sep 12 13
372 plays
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Sidekicks, Pals, and Henchmen
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What would a great drama be without some great supporting players? Here are some characters and actors who've played reliably in support over the years.
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Mixture: Drama
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Tough
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Sep 01 13
243 plays
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Let's All Write a Story!
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What do you know about famous periodical publications, the famous events they've covered, and some of the famous people who wrote the stories?? Crafted for The Amazing Trivia Race 2. Thanks to ElusiveDream for the Author Challenge.
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Newspapers & Magazines
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Tough
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Sep 07 13
162 plays
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Harmony, Order and Chaos
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If you think science started in the times of Einstein, Newton, or Leonardo, think again! Those were some important eras, but the history of science includes other developments that were just as key in bringing harmony and order out of chaos.
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History of Science
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Sep 16 13
165 plays
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A Novel Approach To Novels
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"Literick:" Use of a low-level literary form to describe a (theoretically) higher-level one. Can you guess the novels described by these litericks? Thanks to logcrawler for the Author Challenge!
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Mixed Literature
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jul 19 13
390 plays
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Beyond the Little Black Dress (LBD)
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No list of wardrobe musts for the modern woman would be complete without the Little Black Dress (LBD). See how much you know about it and other fashion basics and trends through the years.
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Beauty Accessories & Fashion
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jan 12 13
528 plays
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Point of No Return
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The Free Dictionary defines "Point of No Return" as the "point in a course of action beyond which reversal is not possible." In such historic moments, the key players realize an inevitable outcome. Can you identify them? Quiz Commission XXIX (Negativity)
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Mixed Bag
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Easy
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jul 21 13
504 plays
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But What's the Point?
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Take a whimsically serious tour of various geographical points, heads, capes, bluffs, and necks around the world. An Adventures in Authoring quiz, with thanks to shuehorn for the title and Author Challenge!
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Where on Earth?
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Tough
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jun 05 13
261 plays
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The Girl in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
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This quiz is about Lisbeth Salander, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". It is based on the 2011 David Fincher film. BEWARE: Spoilers Ahead!
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Ga - Gm Movies
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jan 07 13
225 plays
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Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships
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"Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships" comes from Her Interactive and is part of its very popular Nancy Drew video game series for Windows PCs. An Adventures in Authoring quiz.
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Nancy Drew Video Games
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Tough
10 Q
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shorthumbz
May 28 13
72 plays
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Material Girl
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Madonna made the term "Material Girl" famous. What about other Material Girls throughout history and popular culture? Can you identify these famous ladies from a list of some of the people and things they famously "acquired"?
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Famous Women
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Aug 20 13
546 plays
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Click Here! Click Here!
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Herewith is a repository of assorted questions looking for a home.
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Mixed 10 Questions
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jun 16 13
582 plays
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The Wrong Ingredient
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Help! The recipe files on my handy-dandy tablet gadget have been corrupted; and the ingredients in many of my favorite dishes have been mixed up. For each dish named, identify the ingredient that doesn't belong to help me straighten things out.
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Cooking and Baking
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Feb 16 13
603 plays
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Tony Awards 2013
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An annual save-the-date for Broadway Buffs everywhere; some refreshingly ground-breaking awards; and a very fun show!
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Tony Awards
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Tough
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jul 05 13
177 plays
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A Quiz of Her Own
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"The Closer's" Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson is a great character. Here's a quiz about her and the people who are so important to her.
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c ... Ca-Cm
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Tough
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Feb 23 12
129 plays
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The Ups and Downs of "Down" and "Up"
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Have some fun with idioms involving the words "down" and "up": an Adventures in Authoring quiz.
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Idioms and Proverbs
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Easy
10 Q
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shorthumbz
May 21 13
636 plays
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Five Seven
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See how many associations you can find for the number 57: in business, sports, easy math, entertainment, and languages, among other areas. Good luck, and have fun!
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51-100
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jan 02 13
270 plays
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How much?
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Here are some word problems for you to solve by using what you know about numbers, the world around you, and simple math to answer the questions, "How much?" or "How many?". An Adventures in Authoring Quiz; and thanks to Lpez for the Author Challenge!
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Numbers for Kids
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Jun 09 13
543 plays
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