Polymers - what the heck are they!? This quiz, which becomes gradually more difficult as you progress, attempts to fully answer this question. Good luck!
The first in a series of quizzes on Norse mythology, this quiz looks at the beginnings of life as told in Norse stories, and how the different races of beings came to be.
For a culture with so many deities dedicated to love, some figures in Greek and Roman mythology certainly had some difficulty in their love lives. Join me as I look at some of these figures who travelled to the Hellenic and back for love!
Cells are the simplest living units which define what we are. How a cell communicates is vital to its ability to carry out its function in living organisms. This quiz looks at the role of membrane proteins in cell communication.
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was a giant in the world of science and a celebrity in his time, but his fame has not persisted like that of many of his contemporaries. This quiz looks at some of the major events in his life.
"Talkies" have been around since the 1920s, but some filmmakers continue to favour films with little/no dialogue. This quiz looks at just some of these.
The beliefs of one person can be controversial. Throughout history there have been a select few who have died for their beliefs, whether they are concerning religion, nationalism or their outlook on society. This quiz examines just some of these people.
Doublemm is going for a *very tricky* chemistry interview at university in a few hours. However, all that he knows has suddenly abandoned his brain! Give Doublemm a gentle whisper in the ear during this interview to prevent it being a complete disaster!
This quiz looks at the story behind the standard deck of playing cards. Where did they come from? What do their symbols mean? And why? Find the answers here! A special thanks to Arlesienne for her help with this quiz.
As a follow-up to my quiz on Pandora, this quiz looks at another mythological woman known for her curiosity and how it almost led to her downfall. This woman is Psyche.
Werewolves can sometimes get down about things - silver bullets, ruined clothes, angry Harry Potter fans - but they can always look at the following ten mythical beasts and say, "I guess I've not got things so bad."
Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, comrades and friends (if I may be so bold), this quiz pays tribute to one of the great and controversial public intellectuals of our time. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Christopher Hitchens.
The Ganges is the river of life. It supports the lives for billions of people, but also many animals. Take this quiz and look at just some of the fantastic wildlife found in and around the Ganges.
Although twins, Emily and Katie could not be more different. Join me as I look at how the two both antagonise and compliment each other throughout the third series of "Skins".
Why do onions make you cry? Can chocolate really make you feel like you're in love? Take this quiz to see what you know about the biochemistry of food (and drink).
There are only a few places on Earth which can be described as truly wild. The dense forest of New Guinea is one such place. Take this quiz to look at some of the animals which live wild in these forests, away from major human activity.
This quiz will test your knowledge on the UK Channel 4 programme, "Misfits" - a series about a group of youths who have gotten into trouble with the law and are thrown into extraordinary circumstances by a supernatural storm.
2k (also known as doublemm) has finished his degree and now has to face the big bad world of work. Thankfully, some of his llama comrades have offered to give him a taste of their jobs. Take this quiz to see how he gets on.
Following on from my quiz "Vitamins - History and Basics", this quiz takes a more detailed look at how vitamins and their derivatives are involved in biochemical processes in our bodies.
As Doublemm limbers up to face some classic characters from iconic fighting games, all you have to worry about is deducing which video game he is in! Good luck.
We are all familiar with cancer. It is a worldwide health issue that affects one in three people. This quiz attempts to take an overview of the molecular basis of cancer, rather than its macroscopic effects.
Winston Churchill is regarded by many as the greatest British Prime Minister of all time. One man's role in his life and career was, although often not recognised, vital to his survival. This man was Walter Thompson. This quiz is for Soozy_Woozy.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and with it, many would have certainly done things differently if they had the chance. Since Kyleisalive joked that this challenge title was "cursed", I have themed all 10 questions on famous curses. Enjoy!
This quiz looks at what ten *more* young animals would have to say about their life and early experiences if they were able to record such thoughts in a diary. Enjoy!
Ralph the Llama is hosting a dinner party, but with such fussy guests, he must go to great lengths in finding/serving his food. Take this quiz to see how Ralph coped.
With a bump on her head and a rumble in her belly, Molly Meerkat has gone to the police to report being pushed from her perch. Join Molly and PC PDAZ as they try to work out if she was pushed and, if so, by whom.
This is the fourth of five quizzes on Britain in World War II, a topic I am currently studying. Writing this has helped my revision and allowed me to broaden my knowledge of the subject.
In 2009, the HSBC asked for the public to vote for who they considered to be the greatest ever Wimbledon champion. This quiz looks at the players who were voted in the top 5 for both the men's and women's game. Enjoy!
Tiago the tapir was a tad ticked off that there was no Funtrivia quiz which was dedicated to tapirs by the summer of 2010. To write a quiz about these relatively unknown mammals, I first had to gain some information about them. Tiago was happy to help.
This quiz looks at how a trio of travelling gods once more ran into trouble as a result of Loki's actions and how they were later saved by the trickster. Enjoy!
You may have been made to memorise the three-letter codes of various amino acids, but these important entities are more than just a list. This quiz looks at some interesting and fundamental properties of these biomolecules.
Mesopotamian mythology here refers to the ancient beliefs of the Sumerian, Akkadian and other peoples of the Middle East. How much do you know about it?