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Big 500 Countdown - the British Contributions
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The following songs, by artists with British backgrounds, made the Oldies 1150 Big 500 Countdown for 2004. All you have to do is name that tune!
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UK Music
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 01 05
3690 plays
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Inception
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Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, "Inception" takes you on a fascinating journey of mind manipulation, through the world of dreams. Contains Spoilers!
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Inception
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Aug 16 10
1113 plays
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BRI's Top Ten Hits for 1969
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The BRI (Bathroom Readers' Institute), in consultation with DJ Bob Shannon of WCBS-FM has published lists of the top ten hits for various years. If I give you some lyrics, can you identify the songs on their list for 1969?
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Music from 1969
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Sep 22 04
4626 plays
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Slinging Hash at the Diner
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It's a shame that there aren't many diners around anymore, at least not where I live. They were so rich in atmosphere, including their own colourful lingo that was yelled back and forth between waitress and cook. Can you figure out what it all meant?
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Idioms and Proverbs
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 10 04
4395 plays
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Big 500 Countdown-the British Contributions 2
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The following songs, by artists with British backgrounds, made the Oldies 1150, Big 500 Countdown for 2004. All you have to do is name that tune!
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UK Music
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 17 05
3921 plays
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Cruising the End of the World
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Most of these pictures were taken at various ports of call on a cruise of the southern parts of South America. The cruise also entered Antarctica but that part of the cruise is covered in a different quiz!
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South America
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Feb 23 11
1032 plays
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Daemons in the Movie "The Golden Compass"
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"The Golden Compass" tells us about a parallel universe, where people's souls are external and are housed in an animal companion known as a daemon. These questions are all about these fascinating creatures as they are handled in the movie version.
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Gn - Gz Movies
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Jan 03 08
801 plays
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Teachers In Film - Part 2
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If you think back on the people who have really influenced you in your life, it's a safe bet that at least one of them was a teacher. Let's look at the way that teachers, of all levels, are portrayed in film.
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Movie Occupations
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 23 04
5211 plays
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Revenge of the Sith
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George Lucas' final offering in the 'Star Wars' saga is definitely the best from the newer trilogy. See if you remember the same things that I do.
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SW: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith .
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Jun 05 05
15729 plays
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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Although there are already many quizzes about this amazing series, I feel compelled to pay tribute to it too. J.K. Rowling deserves the respect of us all for inspiring so many children to read.
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Harry Potter Book 1
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Average
15 Q
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skunkee
May 02 03
43494 plays
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Pictorial Quiz of the Giraffes of Kenya
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A moving giraffe is the epitome of grace. How much do you know about these amazing animals?
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Wild Mammals
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Tough
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 10 12
1371 plays
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Product Placement in the Movies
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Having their product displayed in the movies can be a real shot in the arm for some companies, and many pay big bucks for the privilege.
All of these films have provided wonderful advertising venues for the products and companies used therein.
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Something in Common
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 04 06
2601 plays
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BRI'sTop Ten Hits of 1965
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The BRI (Bathroom Readers' Institute), in consultation with DJ Bob Shannon of WCBS-FM has published lists of the top ten hits for various years. If I give you some lyrics, can you identify the songs on their list for 1965?
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Music from 1965
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Very Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Sep 10 04
3858 plays
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15 Degrees of Kevin Bacon
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If you're going to write 'Degrees of Separation' quizzes, sooner or later you have to do one starting and ending with Kevin Bacon. Can you name the movies?
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Degrees - Easy +/- 10
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Easy
15 Q
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skunkee
Jan 04 04
5787 plays
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10 Degrees of Kiefer Sutherland
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From Kiefer Sutherland, back to Kiefer Sutherland, in 10 easy steps.
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Degrees - Very Easy
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Mar 18 04
7449 plays
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Movie Quotes With Something in Common #7
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I'll give you a quote, the year that the movie was released, and the name of the character saying the quote. Pay close attention though, because the movies all have something in common, and the last question will ask you to identify what that is!
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Movie Quotes Mixture
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Aug 11 04
8712 plays
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Skyfall
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Daniel Craig is back in his third appearance as James Bond, and he's better than ever.
**Contains spoilers!**
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Skyfall
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Easy
15 Q
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skunkee
Dec 10 12
279 plays
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The Kevin Quiz
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Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner, Kevin Bacon and Kevin Spacey have all been part of the film industry for a number of years. I will give you three roles and movies, and you tell me which Kevin I'm talking about.
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People Themed Groups
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Very Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 04 04
8805 plays
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'The Prisoner of Azkaban' - Differences
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Whether it's the book or the movie, 'The Prisoner of Azkaban' serves up hours of entertainment. This quiz will ask you about some of the basic differences between the two.
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Harry Potter Book 3
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Jun 14 04
13845 plays
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The Connection Goes to the Movies
Team quiz by The Lost Connection
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Members of The Lost Connection would like to share some of their all-time favourite movies with you. Given our individual backgrounds, it should turn out to be quite an interesting assortment.
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Movie Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Jan 25 12
1368 plays
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10 Degrees of Mel Gibson
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From Mel Gibson all the way around to Mel Gibson again, and all you have to do is name the movies.
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Degrees - Easy 10
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
May 23 04
13578 plays
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Return of the King
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The last movie in Peter Jackson's amazing trilogy does not disappoint. Warning, this quiz may contain spoilers.
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Return of the King .
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Easy
15 Q
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skunkee
Dec 29 03
24375 plays
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How Far Would You Go? - Part 2
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Many stars have gone to great lengths to immerse themselves in their roles, even altering their appearances. I'll tell you the role and the change that the star made to play that role, or the pain they endured, and you tell me who the star is.
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Celebrity Grab Bag
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Feb 23 04
7494 plays
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Films About Making Films and Television Shows
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Making movies or television programs was central to the plot of all of these movies. How well do you remember them?
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Movies in Movies
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Dec 31 05
3651 plays
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Turning Bad
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There are lots of movies out there about people who choose to step out of their ordinary lives and do something truly nasty, or just plain illegal. These acts are generally committed in order to gain power, privilege, money, or sometimes all three.
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Movie Villains
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 23 05
3990 plays
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Music From Movies
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These songs all started life in a movie, but they became big enough hits to stand on their own two feet!
I'll give you some of the lyric, and the year that the movie was released, you tell me the name of the song.
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Music from TV and Movies
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Feb 22 04
9129 plays
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Movie Quotes with Something in Common #12
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I'll give you a quote, the year that the movie was released, and the name of the character saying the quote. Pay close attention though, because the movies all have something in common, and the last question will ask you to identify what that is!
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Movie Quotes Mixture
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Oct 12 04
7977 plays
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"The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" - Quotes
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No "Indiana Jones" film would be complete without some witty dialogue - how much do you remember from "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"?
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Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The
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Average
15 Q
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skunkee
Jul 10 08
1047 plays
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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There are many changes at Hogwarts this year, but none of them are good. Once again Rowling does not disappoint! Questions are about the book.
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Harry Potter Book 5
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Average
15 Q
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skunkee
Jun 28 03
36420 plays
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Silly Laws
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These American laws probably served a function at some point in time, but they've long since outlived their usefulness. However they are still on the books...maybe because no one can be bothered to get rid of them.
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Unusual Laws
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Tough
10 Q
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skunkee
Sep 01 04
2856 plays
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