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Location: Omaha Nebraska USA
Hobbies:World history. Vampire hunting. Jazz snobbery. Being grizzled.
Comments:He who seeks revenge digs two graves.
Registered:Dec 07 01 ( Class 15 ) 154597
Last Seen:Nov 21 09
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Quizzes Authored: 114
Quizzes Played: 6899
Questions Correct: 52,781 / 78,205 (67%)
Crosswords Played: 106
Knockout Points: 98 (goto)
Brains Collected: 11 (info)
Monster Quizzes Taken: 287 (4305 questions)

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Crosswords Authored by stuthehistoryguy
1. Who Cares?Celebrities Small PuzzleSep 02 09
2. World LeadersPeople Medium PuzzleAug 22 09
3. Sesame StreetFor Children Small PuzzleAug 21 09
4. Saturday Night LiveTelevision Medium PuzzleMar 27 09
5. D&D--Gotta Love ItHobbies Small PuzzleAug 19 08
6. A Potpourri of World ReligionsReligion Medium PuzzleJul 09 08
7. You Want Old School? I'll Give You Old School!Video Games Small PuzzleJan 26 08
8. Geology and MassageSci / Tech Small PuzzleJan 24 08
9. Creatures of the NightAnimals Small PuzzleJan 23 08
10. World HistoryHistory Medium PuzzleJan 12 08
11. Books, Books, Everywhere!Literature Medium PuzzleDec 22 07
12. Comics for Hardcore FansEntertainment Medium PuzzleNov 30 07
13. The Smallest Room in the HouseGeneral Medium PuzzleNov 21 07
14. Universal Monster ClassicsMovies Medium PuzzleNov 19 07
15. Darn Right I've Got the BluesMusic Medium PuzzleNov 13 07
16. Beautiful NebraskaGeography Small PuzzleMar 22 07
17. Going to a ConcertMusic Medium PuzzleMar 14 07
18. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts 2.0Sports Medium PuzzleMar 04 07
19. Jimi Hendrix and SuchMusic Medium PuzzleFeb 24 07
20. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial ArtsSports Medium PuzzleFeb 20 07
21. A Chillin' Jazz CrosswordMusic Medium PuzzleFeb 18 07
22. Vampire LoreHumanities Small PuzzleFeb 17 07

Quizzes Authored by stuthehistoryguy
1 Vampires of the Enlightenment
Paradoxical as it may seem, the proudly rational era of the 18th century was also the heyday of popular belief in vampires.
The Enlightenment Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
May 01 07
2274 plays
2 Nikki Giovanni
What was forgotten in the terrible tragedy at Virginia Tech is that one of the professors who tried to stop it, Nikki Giovanni, is one of our greatest living poets. A tribute.
Poets Difficult
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 24 07
405 plays
3 Wanna Change Alignment?
A quiz on the ethical mores of playing characters consistently in the Dungeons and Dragons system.
Dungeons and Dragons Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 14 07
1350 plays
4 Danny Boy
D'ye remember that most beloved of tunes, lads and lassies? Sing it wi' me, then!
Irish Music Easy
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Mar 17 07
3711 plays
5 Anna Nicole Smith - The Model
Lost in the morass of celebrity gossip and reality show hype is the fact that Anna Nicole Smith was one of the revolutionary models of her time. A quiz in tribute to this beautiful lady.
Fashion Models & Designers Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Feb 08 07
2478 plays
6 If They Made a Movie ...
For each of these historical questions, pick the movie title that provides the best answer. Good luck!
Mixed Bag Difficult
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Nov 03 04
12753 plays
7 Good Deeds of Bad Men
A tip of the hat to the occasional decent acts performed by leaders of organized crime. Although they may have been quite genuine in their more admirable work, we should hesitate before pronouncing any of them truly honorable.
Mafia and The Mob Difficult
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 11 06
3612 plays
8 Sludge Around Quizzyland
Whosoever loves life must also love sludge, for sludge is the stuff that life is made of! Here are 20 questions about sludge - one from each Quizzyland category.
Thematic 20 Questions Difficult
20 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Dec 09 07
12009 plays
9 Atari Coin-Op: The Greatest Hits
If you were a mall-bound adolescent in the early 1980s, these classic video diversions were your first taste of the digital world. How much do you remember about these great games?
Atari Games Mixture Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 06 06
4161 plays
10 The Infancy Gospel of Thomas
This "lost gospel" recounts some entertaining (and potentially enlightening) stories about Jesus' childhood. Take this quiz to find out more!
Non-Canonical 'Scripture' Difficult
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jun 27 05
873 plays
11 And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda
A quiz on this great anthem about the horrors of war and war's aftermath, especially as faced by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops in World War I.
Australian Music Average
15 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 24 07
972 plays
12 Dead Parrots Across the Ages
The famed "Dead Parrot" sketch, in all its glory. Questions from both the canonical first airing and its many later performances and homages are included.
Monty Python Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Nov 17 07
1260 plays
13 Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical group that works to provide livable housing for those who may not be able to afford it otherwise. Test your knowledge - or find out more!
Organizations Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 08 07
336 plays
14 I Know Why the Caged Bird Kills
A quiz on series creator Jackson Publick's favorite "Venture Brothers" episode of season two - a tale of love, longing. . .and hobbits.
Venture Brothers, The Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
May 16 07
357 plays
15 Jazz Styles
A quiz on the major movements of America's music.
Jazz Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 15 08
411 plays
16 "The Venture Brothers" - Who Said It?
A quiz on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim series "The Venture Brothers" asking the player to match memorable quotes to their respective characters. You may like the quotes even if you're not a fan.
Venture Brothers, The Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Mar 09 07
582 plays
17 "Baby Got Back" for Intellectuals
For those who appreciate the finer things.
S Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Feb 02 07
1260 plays
18 Universal's "Dracula" Series
Between 1931 and 1948, Universal Studios produced seven films that transformed Dracula from a literary character into an icon of the mass consciousness. I hope you’ve enjoyed these movies as much as I have!
Universal Horror Movies Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Mar 25 08
411 plays
19 Notable Unitarians and Universalists
Since contemporary Unitarian Universalists do not have any particular creed, they tend to identify with examples of how their forebears have lived. This quiz covers some well-known UU forerunners.
Unitarian Universalism Average
15 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jan 20 07
540 plays
20 Negro League Notables 2.0
Identify these Negro League figures by the descriptions given. This quiz may be more challenging than my first, but a real fan will be up to it!
Negro Leagues Tough
15 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 19 07
222 plays
21 Ric Flair: The Classic Opponents
To borrow a phrase, "foes make the man". Test your knowledge of the men who faced Ric Flair throughout his superlative career. Whoooo!
F Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 29 08
726 plays
22 Porajmos: The Gypsy Holocaust
Though less well-known than the campaigns against the Jews, the mass exterminations of European Gypsies during World War II were no less systematically brutal. I hope this quiz helps make this neglected example of inhumanity more clear.
Holocaust Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jan 24 07
825 plays
23 John Wayne for People Who Hate John Wayne
Recently, a well-respected Funtrivia.com personality remarked that he had been unable to sit through "any but one" John Wayne movie. Gatsby, this quiz is for you.
Wayne, John Easy
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jul 24 07
1506 plays
24 Peter and Pavle - Two "Real" Vampires
A quiz on Peter Plogojowitz and Arnold Pavle, two "real" vampires whose cases shocked Europe in the 1730s.
Vampires Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jul 22 07
576 plays
25 The U.S. Merchant Marine
Ten true-or-false questions on this under-appreciated force that was instrumental in fighting World War II. The answers may surprise you.
U.S. Military Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Dec 16 06
459 plays
26 Badges and Other Symbols of the Holocaust
This quiz asks you to assume to role of a recent deportee to a concentration camp and interpret your surroundings based on your knowledge of Holocaust symbolism.
Holocaust Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Nov 01 04
4698 plays
27 An All-Time Baseball Roster
My picks for American baseball's all-time team. See if you can spot these immortals from the descriptions given. Let the arguments begin!
MLB Players Mixed Average
15 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Nov 22 07
1209 plays
28 The War Prayer
A quiz on Mark Twain’s parable of patriotism and death. The reader is left to ponder this 1904 short story's continued relevance.
Twain, Mark Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Mar 25 08
159 plays
29 Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ
A quiz on Springsteen's first album, a sorely underrated classic of urban songwriting.
Springsteen, Bruce Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Sep 02 06
873 plays
30 Kali, Rakshasas, and Ghouls - Oh, My!
Come with me as I investigate these "shirt-tail relatives" of the vampire from Hindu and Islamic tradition. Their spiritual aspects have surprised me; perhaps they'll surprise you.
Religion Mixture Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 28 07
411 plays
31 And He Shall Be Called Shatner
A homily on the life and work of the immortal William Shatner.
Shatner, William Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 30 07
1509 plays
32 The Nanjing Massacre
A quiz about Japanese atrocities following the fall of the Chinese Republic’s capital, also known as the Rape of Nanking. Though I have used discretion in writing these questions, this topic is not for the squeamish.
Pacific War Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Dec 16 07
585 plays
33 And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street
A quiz on Dr. Seuss’ first work for children. Most questions are direct quotes from the book. Enjoy!
Seuss, Dr. Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jan 09 07
900 plays
34 The Vampires of New England
A quiz on the folk customs of otherwise rational people terrified for the lives of their families.
Vampires Very Difficult
15 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Mar 12 07
885 plays
35 Western Nebraska - Road Trip 2007
Join me on my summer vacation through the wide open spaces of my motherland!
Nebraska Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jul 08 07
567 plays
36 Jimi Hendrix - The Recordings
This quiz focuses on the qualities and circumstances of the great guitarist's recorded music. Be careful--there are nuggets here to flummox even a devoted Hendrix fan!
Hendrix, Jimi Difficult
15 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 23 04
1692 plays
37 Batman: The Killing Joke
Originally published in 1988, Alan Moore’s “The Killing Joke” (drawn by Brian Bolland) was a turning point for Batman as a character, and arguably for comics as a whole.
Batman Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Dec 13 06
1152 plays
38 Roadside America 2.0 - Reclaim Your Vacation!
More fun destinations for folks who dare to vacation the way THEY want to!
USA - Travel Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jan 27 07
1212 plays
39 Some Folks from Russian Folklore
Funky questions on some major figures in Russian folklore.
World Myth Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 13 04
384 plays
40 "Star Trek: TNG" - "Tapestry"
In this episode, Jean-Luc Picard gets a chance to revisit his past and correct a fatal mistake. The question remains, however, whether it was a mistake at all.
'Star Trek: The Next Generation' - Episodes Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
May 25 05
861 plays
41 The Most Underrated Queen Song Ever
A quiz on "Sail Away Sweet Sister", a sorely neglected cut that has been overshadowed by the great band's flashier tunes. Hope you like it as much as I do.
Queen Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
May 05 08
657 plays
42 Clever Moves by Clever Managers
A quiz on the unique strategies and tactics that have won some of baseball’s outstanding managers many ballgames and enduring fame.
MLB Managers, Umpires etc. Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jul 18 06
402 plays
43 John Wayne and the Oldest Profession
In his career of over 150 films, the Duke's interaction with "fallen" women was a recurring motif. How much do you remember about these classic, challenging films?
Wayne, John Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 01 07
762 plays
44 The Good Samaritan
A quiz on Jesus' classic parable of compassion. All scripture references NRSV.
Luke Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
May 14 07
2232 plays
45 Fractured Fiends - Vampire Puzzlers!
A quiz of fractured terms, all relating to vampires in some way. Sound them out, follow the hints, and score!
Fractured Words Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Oct 19 07
6948 plays
46 Trivial Pursuit - The Game that Changed It All
A romp through the history of the most popular trivia game ever!
Board Games Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jan 09 07
2793 plays
47 The Great Vampire Films
A quiz on the undead legends of the silver screen.
Horror Mixture Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Feb 04 09
1950 plays
48 Universal's Frankenstein Series
A tribute to the classic persona created by Boris Karloff and carried forward by Universal Studios. The series spanned eight films, seventeen years - and several other characters!
Universal Horror Movies Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 03 06
597 plays
49 Queer History and Culture 2.0
Another quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. ("Queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
Gay History Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Sep 15 08
669 plays
50 My True Love Guild to Me – 12th Day
Quiz Maker Guild author Stuthehistoryguy has wrapped a Christmas quiz gift of “Twelve Drummers Drumming". Be assured that any of these fine fellows would be a welcome addition to your holiday band!
Twelve Days of Christmas Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jan 05 09
390 plays
51 Mysterious Monsters
Identify 10 legendary beings that have scared people since the dawn of time. If you frighten easily, just repeat to yourself: "It's only a quiz, it's only a quiz...."
Myths and Legends for Kids Very Easy
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Mar 14 09
1797 plays
52 Condolence and Support
This quiz is for anyone who has ever wondered what to say to someone who has lost. It focuses on letters, but may be helpful even if you choose not to write.
Culture Mixes Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
May 06 07
1023 plays
53 Early Vampire Literature
A tribute to the great romantic poets, the masters of horror literature, and even the workmanlike hacks who mined the spirit of the undead to produce unforgettable characters and images.
Horror Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jan 30 07
690 plays
54 To Be and Not To Be: Hmong-American History
The Hmong have survived millennia of assault by some of history’s greatest powers. The open question is: can their unique way of life survive the modern world?
Asian Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Dec 24 07
204 plays
55 Queer History and Culture 1.0
A quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. (Please note that "queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
Gay History Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Sep 14 08
615 plays
56 Phone Calls from the Dead
A quiz on telecommunications with the terminally inconvenienced. This quiz should be accessible to believers and skeptics alike. Most questions based on the book "Phone Calls from the Dead" by Rogo and Bayless.
Ghosts Difficult
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Nov 08 07
765 plays
57 You Shook Me All Night Long
There are some songs that touch the soul, some songs that conjure blissful days of first love, some that inspire people to great visions. Then there's this one. Enjoy!
AC-DC Lyrics Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 26 07
1869 plays
58 "The Day My Butt Went Psycho" - The Beginning
A quiz on Andy Griffiths’ best-known book, a tome that is at once both an objectivist allegory of class warfare and a kids’ book about butts. Enjoy!
Children's Literature Difficult
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Dec 11 07
267 plays
59 UFC 74: Respect
A quiz on this great card held on August 25, 2007. Questions will cover the fighters’ background as well as the results from this fine night of martial arts. Warning: some of these questions are on the tricky side!
UFC Pay Per Views Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Sep 05 07
765 plays
60 Jimi Hendrix Trivia 1.0
This quiz will test your general knowlege of Jimi Hendrix's life and music. Real Hendrix lovers will find this a snap!
Hendrix, Jimi Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Aug 20 04
2469 plays
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