Nonsense/novelty songs have always been with us. We cringe, we smile, and we hear it all day in our heads. Here are a few that you might remember or have tried to forget.
The Quakers or Society of Friends in modern terms is an umbrella church encompassing a broad spectrum of views and practices but nearly all express a belief in a higher power, freedom, and pacifism. Here are a few notables.
Communities try to promote their economy by having a nickname or sobriquet. Here are a number of nicknames that you need to attach to a city, town, or village.
Dementia is a worldwide issue in terms of devastation to the individual and mounting costs of care and treatment. It deeply impacts caregivers and families.
Jazz is truly an art form. Here are some jazz artists that in various ways contributed to the mystique of this genre and that have a personalized memory for me.
"The Jerry Springer Show" by common consent is the perhaps the bottom of the barrel in television programing. Yet it remains a 'guilty pleasure' for many viewers. Here are some questions about Jerry Springer, his programs, and projects.
Small cities and towns try to promote their economy by having a nickname or sobriquet. Here are a number of nicknames that you need to attach to a small city or town.
The Coen Brothers use their skills in screenwriting, directing, and producing to create some of the more genre-breaking films in recent years. This quiz touches on their careers and a few of their films. Some outside knowledge, including awards needed.
A polymath is a person who displays skills and talents in many areas of achievement--sometimes also called 'Renaissance Men'. But this quiz includes a few women also.
The music of World War Two dealt with nostalgia for home, lover's fidelity, patriotism, and outright propaganda. This should be cinch for those of a certain age.
Cheeseheads will breeze through this quiz but non-Wisconsinites may have difficulty. The
questions either describe a city, town, or event in Wisconsin.
In each question you will be given the names of three governors of a specific State. Most are elected governors but some may be military, appointed, or territorial chief executives. You need to name the State they governed.
Richard Linklater as a director does not usually follow the traditional Hollywood path but makes mostly independent films. Here are questions about him and his works.
Seizures may occur with a chronic disease: epilepsy. Others may be coincidental due to other events. Here are some general questions about epilepsy and other seizures.
In all cultures there are foods that can be described as 'comfort foods' in that they have psychological aspects as well as cultural and social impacts. Here are some questions about those foods.
Communities try to promote their economy by having a nickname or sobriquet. Here are a number of nicknames that you need to attach to a city, town, or village.