Author Biography: goatlockerjoe

It's no coincidence that the people in the quiz are linked by some form of the word "down." Move the correct answers to the proper statement, and you'll score big. Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

The "old folks" always said we kids had NO common sense - didn't know anything! Now I get to say the same thing to you. Prove me wrong by pairing these sayings with their TRADITIONAL endings. The words in {braces} are all synonyms for "sayings."

Old soldiers are said to "fade away", but someone is always the last survivor. Use your history/math skills to pick the death year for these warriors or their kin. A hint is included at the bottom of each question - if you need it! WARNING-US ORIENTED!

The quiz explores occupations that were thriving into the mid 20th century, and fell into rapid decline thereafter. Did your grandfather work at one of these jobs? A final question lists jobs that will actually expand through 2024.

Teen "tragedy" songs were popular in the 50s-60s. The paraphrased description will help determine the method of (almost?) demise. The quiz title hints at most of the correct answers!

The USA once had hundreds of rail lines; most have merged or gone bankrupt. Can you use the railroad initials and HINTS to choose the correct full name from among the imposters? NOTE - the terms railroad and railway are interchangeable.

Spending more but getting less? Inflation growing; products shrinking? Is it me, or has that bar of soap been used? Take a look at some products and practices that are giving consumers lesser expectations. NOTE - all measurements are in US scale.

I can't make it any "plane-er" than this. Identify the mission of US military aircraft by their letter prefix. Don't know the prefixes? not to worry - read the follow-up info to see helpful hints. Enjoy!

"Mister Roberts" is a (mostly) lighthearted treatment of war's unlikely enemies. You should get some laughs from this ten question, multiple choice, movie quiz.

Many US TV series from the 1970s onward have "unseen" characters that help build story lines. Can you recall the names of these "missing persons"? Series production years and (total episodes) at the end of each question may help you. Cheers!

This quiz looks at Tombs of the Unknowns around the world, notably US and Commonwealth countries. You'll find no humor or witty lines inside - this isn't the place. Read - Learn - Remember.

Lots of statistics, with none of that awful statistics question taste. I think you'll find this quiz an uplifting experience - for your bodies AND your soles!

American railroads expanded rapidly in the 19th and early 20th centuries and added a rich vocabulary to the language. This quiz covers some animal names used on early railways. Remember, think RAILROAD answers!

The quiz covers some US military focused "concerns" (jobs/organizations/hardware) that are going (or gone) to history's boneyard. All of them existed within our lifetimes. Well - MY lifetime! Look carefully for hints in the questions!

The United Services Organization (USO) serves the morale and welfare needs of US service members around the world. Come take a look at the amazing folks who may have given a cup of coffee or a smile to someone you know or love - perhaps even you!

Elections are coming (aren't they ALWAYS?). We know our Congresspersons get incredible perks in the job, but "who'd have thunk" what they really get? Take this quiz, review some basics, and separate a few facts from fiction. WARNING - US ORIENTED.

WG is a US currency tracking website that started in 1998. It's a fun, free way to see where your money goes - literally. WARNING - this quiz will try to get you hooked on WG.

Forget the same old questions about Titanic and Andrea Doria! This quiz asks about the the unusual lives (and some deaths) of less famous ships. Bring your life jacket.

A collection of odds and ends about American AM radio. You don't need an EE degree to take this quiz; it's not overly technical. Just read carefully and engage your own logic circuits.

An educated black classical musician and a working class Italian-American with hazy links to the mob? On a two month odyssey through the Deep South? A more unlikely "odd couple" can scarcely be imagined. At journey's end, both have changed forever.

15 questions? About staples? What's there to know, right? Try the quiz and see. It's a veritable buffet line of staple questions. But be ready to think outside the box - staple box, that is!

"World of Warships" is a fast-paced, FREE, naval simulation. Command your own ship; save the world! OK - maybe not the WORLD, but you get the idea. All the fun, none of that black powder aftertaste. Give it a try. This quiz is based on V0.6.7.

Museums are a popular destination for scholars and tourists alike and we've seen displays of every imaginable subject. But this quiz presents a few places that you may have NOT imagined (except in your darker dreams?). Look for a HINT in each question.