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Little Known Record Holders [2]
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Some players set records that we would hardly even know about had there not been statisticians working the numbers for years. Here, those little known record holders finally get their due.
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Mixed Records Challenge
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Aug 23 06
672 plays
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In the Dark, Before Time Began
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Albert Einstein once said, "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." This is how we've kept track of time throughout the centuries.
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Specialized History
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jan 30 13
330 plays
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Trying to Change My Constitution, Are You?
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Well over a thousand amendments have been proposed to change the Constitution of the United States, but only a very small percentage actually get passed. These are some of those that didn't.
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Constitution of the USA
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Apr 30 13
168 plays
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Blockbuster Trades
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Throughout their careers, several great players were traded for each other, lesser players, and money. But can you tell which player got traded for whom and what?
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MLB Drafts and Trades
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 16 04
1629 plays
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It's Not on the Map
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In legends, books, movies, TV, and video games, fictional countries are created for a variety of reasons - from adventure to satire. Here are a few of those creations.
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Feb 05 11
417 plays
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January 5 Birthdays
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January 5 is National Bird Day, National Whipped Cream Day, and George Washington Carver Recognition Day in the US, but Carver was not born on this day. Do you know who was?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 20 09
471 plays
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Every Megalomaniac's Dream
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Some architects plan dams for rivers. Others may plan one for a lake. Herman Sörgel wanted to dam the Mediterranean Sea, in one of the largest architectural plans in history.
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World Sites
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Difficult
15 Q
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illiniman14
Oct 24 09
258 plays
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Forgotten Countries #2
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Throughout history, many countries have existed that fell on their own, were taken over by others, or evolved into the countries we know today. This quiz celebrates those forgotten countries.
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Historical Geography
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Mar 24 10
1044 plays
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January 6 Birthdays
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January 6 is New Mexico Admission Day, National Shortbread Day, and Apple Tree Day. But who calls this day their birthday?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 21 09
366 plays
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January 14 Birthdays
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January 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, Bald Eagle Day, and National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. So chow down while you find out who was born on this day.
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People by Birthday
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Easy
10 Q
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illiniman14
Nov 16 09
450 plays
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January 1 Birthdays
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These people were all born on the very first day of the year. But do you know who they are?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 12 09
414 plays
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January 8 Birthdays
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January 8 is Postal Day, National English Toffee Day, and World Literacy Day, but can you read into the clues to find out who was born on this day?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 28 09
423 plays
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We Picked Who? [1]
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In the NFL, championships can be won or lost on draft day. This quiz focuses on those busts that helped lose them.
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NFL Drafts and Trades
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
May 28 09
531 plays
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Little Known Record Holders: Pt. 2
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Some players set records that we would hardly even know about had there not been statisticians working the numbers for years. Here, those little known record holders finally get their due.
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NFL Records Challenge
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Sep 11 07
735 plays
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All I Need is a Tall Ship
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If you consider Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, or Vasco da Gama the greatest seafarer in history, there's a good reason - you've never heard of Zheng He.
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Explorers
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Tough
15 Q
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illiniman14
Mar 16 10
228 plays
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Little Known Record Holders: Pt. 1
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Some players set records that we would hardly even know about had there not been statisticians working the numbers for years. Here, those little known record holders finally get their due.
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NFL Records
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Aug 30 07
1638 plays
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January 10 Birthdays
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January 10 is Volunteer Fireman's Day, so try not to get burned when figuring out who was born on this day.
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 31 09
447 plays
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January 3 Birthdays
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January 3 is Drinking Straw Day, Alaska Admission Day, and National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day in the United States, and a few famous people can call it their birthday. Can you name them?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 15 09
336 plays
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Tomorrow Never Dies
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All past doomsday predictions have one thing in common: they were all wrong. No matter how sure various 'authorities' are that the world will end, tomorrow just never dies.
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Famous Dates
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Dec 16 12
510 plays
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All the News that's Not Fit to Print
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We are all human, and that goes for everyone in the press as well. Some erroneous headlines and reports happen at significant moments and to important people.
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Newspapers & Magazines
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 27 11
366 plays
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January 12 Birthdays
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January 12 is National Marzipan Day, so eat up while you try to find out who celebrates their birthday on this day.
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People by Birthday
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Easy
10 Q
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illiniman14
Aug 06 09
372 plays
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January 15 Birthdays
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January 15 is Army Day in India, Armed Forced Day in Nigeria, and Tree Planting Day in Egypt - so stand firm while you find out who was born on this day.
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jan 14 12
282 plays
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2.11 "Resurrection Ship, Pt. 1"
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Galactica and Pegasus temporarily keep from coming to blows thanks to a greater common enemy.
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Battlestar Galactica- Season 2
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Oct 29 10
105 plays
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Which Team Does Not Fit?
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I'll tell you the conference, you tell me which team does not fit in the 2002-2003 NCAA basketball season.
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NCAA Basketball
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Average
15 Q
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illiniman14
May 31 03
2646 plays
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Don't Tell Me What I Can't Do!
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If you ask any historian, they will tell you that creating a nation takes careful planning and hard work. Don't tell these micronations what they can't do!
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Global Trivia
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Sep 16 10
327 plays
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That's a Nice Name
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First names for babies are chosen for a variety of reasons, from being popular at the time to honoring a descendant. Occasionally, the person fits the name.
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Male Names
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jan 10 13
546 plays
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First Timers
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Since the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame began inducting members in 1936, every position has been included from players to managers to broadcasters. Each one of these people were the first to be inducted to their respective positions.
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MLB Hall of Fame
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 24 05
921 plays
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January 2 Birthdays
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These people missed being born on New Year's Day by less than 24 hours. Can you name them?
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People by Birthday
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 14 09
282 plays
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Stay in Your Seats!
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Sports are amazing spectacles to watch because they put the best athletes against each other, but occasionally fans get a little too into the game. These are some of the most famous instances of fan involvement.
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USA Mixed
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jun 06 09
369 plays
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Crazy Cold War Projects, Part 2
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The Cold War was a time of hysteria and paranoia for many key players, and those feelings led to some of the most insane government ideas of all time.
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Cold War
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Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Nov 04 09
384 plays
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