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Whatever Happened to the Heroes?
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Down the centuries men and women have stood out as legends and heroes because of their humanitarian acts of bravery and goodwill towards their fellow man. Can you guess who they are?
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10 Q
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Soozy_Woozy
Feb 27 13
1176 plays
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What Do You Think You're Doing with That?
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As Mayor of Funville I decided to stop by and visit some local businesses. I learned about all these wonderful tools, but I am somewhat scatter-brained. Now I can't remember who did what. Can you help me?
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Dalivore
Jan 29 13
1149 plays
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Pi's History Mysteries
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In Pi we love writing limericks so we decided to write some about famous historical people. Each verse is a clue that you must solve.
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10 Q
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Calpurnia09
Dec 04 12
1077 plays
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The Facts of Wife
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Do you really know women? Then what do you know about these famous women?
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Limba
Jun 17 12
1461 plays
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Sultans of Yesterday and Today
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Sultan is a title used over many years by rulers in Islamic states, sometimes equated to a caliph, but with claims to political rather than spiritual dominion, and sometimes more effectively governors than kings. Here are some sultans of interest.
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looney_tunes
Jun 11 12
951 plays
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Shy, Not Retiring
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These are ten famous people throughout history who achieved great heights, in spite of the incredible shyness from which they suffered at times. Have fun!
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Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Mar 16 12
1461 plays
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Make It Work!
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What do you do when you're staring adversity in the face? You do all you can to overcome it and make your idea or dream come true! Here are ten inspirational people who did just that ...
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10 Q
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Daaanieeel
Feb 11 12
3411 plays
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Bags of Glory
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What do you know of people and families who have won not one, but several Nobel prizes between them, gaining bags of glory to their names?
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malik24
Feb 09 12
2757 plays
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Carry On Up The Amazon
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A brief look at explorers of the Amazon basin and other areas of South America.
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Christinap
Feb 02 12
2319 plays
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The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
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Come and find out more about the undersea explorer, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
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10 Q
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Plodd
Feb 01 12
3051 plays
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Beach Party with Australians!
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You're all invited to our beach party on the beautiful coast of Australia, featuring ten famous Aussie guests. Have fun!
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Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Jan 31 12
2709 plays
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Death of an Artist
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The final years of Vincent van Gogh's life were full of drama and tragedy, as well as some of the world's best-known works of art.
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looney_tunes
Jan 31 12
1086 plays
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Cruising for a Carnival
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Everyone knows Brazil is famous for Carnival and here are some Carnival related questions about famous people from this vibrant country.
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BxBarracuda
Jan 31 12
2658 plays
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Festa Italiana
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You are at a very Italian party for Italians only (even though you may not be). At this party are famous Italians (and others) from throughout history. Can you identify who is there (or not supposed to be!)?
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George95
Jan 31 12
2868 plays
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Daniel Boone
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Daniel Boone was a hero frontiersman and many legends of his exploits have been exaggerated. How much do you know about him?
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mlcmlc
Jan 31 12
3072 plays
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Don't Forget Your Toga!
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"Don't forget your toga!" was written on your invitation, but I'm sorry to say that it was a practical joke! You're really going to stand out in your Roman garb while I introduce you around at this soirée of the 'who's who' of Ancient Greek society.
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reedy
Jan 30 12
3162 plays
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Northward Bound
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This quiz will look at explorers who either had the North Pole or the Northwest Passage as their goal. Join me as we head north with these intrepid souls.
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tazman6619
Jan 30 12
3111 plays
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A Toast to the French
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Join myself, PDAZ, Rowena8482, and doublemm at our soirée en France, as we discover some remarkable French folk.
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eburge
Jan 29 12
3336 plays
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Party Like an Egyptian
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We here at All Puns Intended are throwing a party to celebrate the anniversary of the Arab Spring! We've bent the laws of time and space to invite ten accomplished Egyptians, from the ancient past to modern times. Come and make merry with us!
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CellarDoor
Jan 29 12
3147 plays
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Those We Lost in 2011
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The year 2011 saw the passing of some famous and beloved people. This quiz is about ten of them.
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nmerr
Jan 05 12
1719 plays
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15 That Kicked The Bucket in 2011
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A number of notable figures shook off their mortal coils in the year 2011. Take a look back with me on the year that was and see how much you remember about these well-known figures.
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15 Q
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BRY2K
Dec 31 11
1614 plays
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Top Dog!
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Have fun with this quiz about how people feel about man's best friend!
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VegemiteKid
Nov 28 11
1212 plays
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That's What She Said!
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Ever noticed that almost all the quotes we ever hear of are those of men? I mean, women have got to be clever too, sometimes! I think... Anyway, here's one to start with. Can you complete those lovely creatures' quotes?
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cdauphinais
Nov 06 11
987 plays
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The Skeleton in My Closet
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Here are a few questions about celebrities who have caused the death of another human being. Some were accidents and some were not. Some may surprise you ... and some may not.
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dcpddc478
Aug 24 11
1560 plays
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Shakespeare or The Bible?
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The western world has such a rich cultural background and the following quotes you may say without even thinking where they really come from. Each of these quotes are from either the King James Bible, or Shakespeare. See how many you can identify.
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merylfederman
Aug 24 11
990 plays
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Famous Toms
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Here are ten famous people with the first name Tom - or versions of that name. Enjoy the quiz!
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10 Q
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Creedy
Aug 11 11
1464 plays
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Famous Johns
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Here are ten famous people with the first name John - or versions of that name. Enjoy the quiz!
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10 Q
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Creedy
Jul 19 11
1737 plays
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Historical Stick Figures on Cue Cards
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As I'm armed with my bad drawings, a stack of cue cards, and a Sharpie, here's a look at ten famous people who all bear uncanny resemblances when drawn on small pieces of paper. Did I mention I can't draw?
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kyleisalive
Apr 19 11
9060 plays
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Don't Get Your Nicaraguans in a Twist
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Nicaragua may have had a tortured history, but it has been the birthplace of many great people. Here, we meet some of the names that have emerged from this beautiful Central American country.
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ajwtimperley
Mar 16 11
1314 plays
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Reign of Love
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Throughout history, royals often married for political reasons instead of for love, but there were exceptions. Here are ten couples who managed to pull off a romance, even if they didn't all make it to a happy ending.
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CellarDoor
Mar 03 11
1008 plays
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