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Capital Punishment - A Historical Perspective
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Capital punishment has been controversial as long as man has existed on Earth. Here are some interesting highlights, or lowlights, of the practice.
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Crime and Punishment
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 12 03
9498 plays
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Notable Cities in Germany
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This should be a relatively simple quiz in which I will describe a distinguishing feature or two about a notable city and you will have to provide its name.
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Germany
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 13 03
6198 plays
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Notable Gay History over the Centuries
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This quiz covers centuries of gay and lesbian history. In cases involving persons identified here as homosexuals, either the persons were openly gay, or there was significant credible evidence of their sexual orientation.
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Gay History
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 13 03
3771 plays
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Gay Life Through Notable Quotables
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Often, remarkable people add sparkle to the times in which we live through their wit. Others often remind us of the work that is left to be done. Join me in exploring some notable quotes about the gay community by familiar personalities!
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Gay History
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 17 03
2721 plays
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A Remarkable Bus Ride
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On December 1, 1955, an African-American seamstress made an extraordinary decision. By refusing to cede her bus seat to a white man, she helped put the wheels in motion to end segregation.
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African-American
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Difficult
10 Q
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woofi
Feb 02 03
2523 plays
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We Just Call it "N'awlins" - it's Easier!
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Serious party, serious food, and serious history - all wrapped up and presented in a package that could only be New Orleans! Whether you prefer a mint julep or a cup of French roast coffee, come on in and "set a spell"! Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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Louisiana
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 27 03
3255 plays
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20th Century Gay History: Part I
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The history of gays and lesbians has been very much a part of daily life in recent history. Here are some highlights, or in some cases, lowlights, of recent gay and lesbian history.
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Gay History
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 02 03
3222 plays
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Thin may be "In", but Fat's where it's "At"!
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America's waistlines are spreading as obesity is on the rise! So whom, besides McDonald's, do we have to blame? If you want to know more about obesity, try this quiz!
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Exercise and Fitness
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 15 03
7071 plays
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20th Century Gay History: Part II
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The second in a series of modern gay history. See how much you know!
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Gay History
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 03 03
2607 plays
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20th Century Gay History : Part III
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The third in a series of modern gay history. See how much you know!
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Gay History
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 08 03
3081 plays
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Cajun or Creole? It's All Good!
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The Napoleonic Code may influence their law, but true Louisianans live by the Culinary Code - Whether it's a crawfish boil in Lafayette or dinner at Arnaud's in New Orleans - you know it will be good!
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American Foods
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Difficult
10 Q
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woofi
Feb 04 03
2745 plays
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Celebrating Their Lives - The Names Project
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Begun in 1987, the AIDS quilt consists of over 44,000 individual panels, each acting to remember a person, or persons, who have died from AIDS. See how many of these famous people you recognize.
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Death Becomes Them
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 19 03
2529 plays
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The "Line King" - Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
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On January 20, 2003, the theater world lost its foremost caricaturist, Albert Hirschfeld. For over three-quarters of a century, his art and New York's "legitimate" theater have been inextricably linked.
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Art World Figures
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 21 03
540 plays
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Is Your Life Going up in Smoke?
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What do you know about the dangers of smoking to you and to those around you? Take this quiz, and, as they say, the life you save may be your own!
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Smoking
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Average
15 Q
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woofi
Jan 25 03
3969 plays
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Me, Myself, and I
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This should be an easy quiz for most people. All you have to do is select the best choice from the three offered in each question.
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Grammatical and Lexical Items
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 04 03
11553 plays
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Let's Talk Abs!
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A good midsection not only looks great, it helps give you support when going about your day to day business. This quiz is designed to help you learn the basics on how to improve your midsection.
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Exercise and Fitness
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 12 03
2946 plays
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Where in Europe Is This Museum?
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I love to spend time in Museums whenever I travel. While many museums have large and varied artworks and artifacts, I often prefer some of the smaller and more specialized museums. Here is a mixture of some of my favorites!
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Museums & Art Galleries
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Nov 28 02
1374 plays
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Atlanta - Empire City of the South
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Hugging the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains is this largest city in the southeastern U.S. The dogwood-lined streets are home to many distinguished Americans, major corporations, and many great colleges and universities. Are you up for a brief tour?
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Georgia
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Average
10 Q
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Woofi
Jan 29 03
2094 plays
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Lay/Lie
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The words "lay" and "lie" seem to give many problems both to English speakers and writers. In this quiz, provide the either "lie" or "lay", in the proper tense. Remember, the general rule is that the verb "to lay" takes an object, but "to lie" does not
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Grammatical and Lexical Items
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Dec 18 02
5091 plays
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Basic Fitness 101
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You want to get back in shape! Here are some things you should know to help you get there.
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Exercise and Fitness
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 08 03
4182 plays
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Where in North America is this museum?
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Great museums are located all over North America - but where are they? See how many you are familiar with!
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Museums & Art Galleries
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Nov 30 02
621 plays
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Famous Luxury Automobiles
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It has been said that the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. This quiz covers some of the most exotic automobiles ever to grace the roads of this planet. See how many you can guess.
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Auto World
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 09 03
2835 plays
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Common Errors in Usage Part IV
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The errors in this exercise are pretty straightforward and most have a clear right or wrong answer. In a couple of cases, there may be several correct answers, and you must select the best. Good Luck!
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Grammatical and Lexical Items
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 07 03
3642 plays
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Nosferatu - A Symphony of Horror
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You have never communed with a vampire until you have witnessed the original. This 1922 German film tells you everything clearly and silently. Join me if you dare!
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Nosferatu
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Difficult
10 Q
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woofi
Feb 02 03
696 plays
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Common Myths about Bisexuality and Homosexuality
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Myths about homosexuals and bisexuals abound. Can you separate myth from fact? To get a great score on this quiz, just read the questions carefully and use common sense!
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General Psychology
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 15 03
5469 plays
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Where in Europe Is This Museum? Part II
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This is a follow-up of the first quiz, highlighting other well known, and not so well known, museums in Europe. Good Luck!
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Museums & Art Galleries
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Dec 03 02
804 plays
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Charmed by Charleston
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Marjabelle Young Stewart, the noted business etiquette writer, has, for years, placed this jewel of southern charm at the top of her list of the most polite places in the U.S. Dare to be surprised how much you already know about this historic city!
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South Carolina
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Average
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 26 03
1002 plays
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If It's Tuesday, It Must be Belgium
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Belgium is a small country, but is rich in beauty and history, and combines tapestry of culture, art and people.
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Belgium
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Dec 01 02
1269 plays
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Building Beautiful Bulging Biceps
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Remember your days as a 6 year old and you and your buddies "made a muscle"? You flexed your arm and showed off your biceps! This little muscle is often the one that catches eyes first! What can we do to build it up?
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Exercise and Fitness
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 20 03
1191 plays
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Money Makes the World Go 'Round!
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The minting of the coinage of the realm often has interesting parallels with the history of the nation for which the coins are made. Learn something about each of the eight official U.S. Mints - past and present.
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U.S. Currency
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Tough
10 Q
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woofi
Jan 30 03
801 plays
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