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The B-24 Liberator
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My dad flew B-24s in WWII, so I have always had a soft spot for them. They were a very interesting aircraft. Let's have a look.
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10 Q
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MicjealS
Sep 28 11
279 plays
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Real Escapes
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While there have been few prison camp escapes during wartime, there have been some. What do you know about these acts of desperation and courage?
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10 Q
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dcpddc478
Sep 25 11
477 plays
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The Flakey Melting Pot
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Many of our teammates are from many different countries. Some would say we are a "melting pot." Do you know about our team's home countries and their history? Have fun!
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Tough
10 Q
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triviaking162
Sep 24 11
594 plays
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Matters of Fact
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In response to an Author's Challenge from kyleisalive, here are ten interesting, unusual or comical facts. Have fun!
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Tough
10 Q
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Creedy
Sep 17 11
819 plays
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Hook, Line, and Sinker
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Over the years there have been many April Fool's Day hoaxes, perpetrated by some well respected organisations. This has led them to be swallowed 'hook, line and sinker' by the general public. Here are ten questions about some of the best.
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10 Q
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rossian
Sep 16 11
765 plays
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Quotations from Famous American Speeches 2
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The purpose of this quiz is to identify who said these excerpts from famous speeches in American history.
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Tough
10 Q
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seeker77
Sep 14 11
1347 plays
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Star, Comet, Fireball
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One of the most mysterious events of the 20th century was what has come to be known as "The Tunguska Event" or "The Tunguska Explosion". Something came from the sky that day in 1908 and left the world pondering what happened in the wilderness that day.
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Tough
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Sep 11 11
414 plays
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George Gordon Meade
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George Gordon Meade was one of the most successful and competent Union commanders in the Civil War. However, he is not so well known as other Civil War heroes. Want to test your knowledge? Try this quiz!
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Tough
10 Q
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Arm_General
Sep 10 11
153 plays
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All about The American Civil War!
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Here is my quiz about the American Civil war, which we learned everything about this year in our history class!
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Average
15 Q
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lipsolland
Sep 09 11
657 plays
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Famous Roman Battles II
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Towards the end of the republic Rome faced a series of difficulties ranging from the Carthaginians to the Greeks and finally, a civil war to rocked her to the core. Test your knowledge of these decisive battles.
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Difficult
10 Q
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ernestsng
Sep 08 11
393 plays
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Quotations from Famous American Speeches 1
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The purpose of this quiz is to identify these excerpts from famous speeches in American history.
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Tough
10 Q
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seeker77
Sep 08 11
1080 plays
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30s Love (Mainly American)
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Do you love the 30s? Were you even around back then? No matter. There were lots of things to love about that decade and here are ten questions (one for each year) about some of those things. (This quiz has a heavy US bias.)
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Average
10 Q
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deputygary
Sep 07 11
477 plays
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World War II in Norway
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This quiz is based on the personalities and events of WWII in Norway.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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woldorchard
Sep 04 11
177 plays
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Incident on the Appian Way
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In the first century BCE (the last years of the Roman Republic), Publius Clodius Pulcher and Titus Annius Milo met on the Appian Way. One of them died there. How much do you know about this important step towards the end of the republic?
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Difficult
10 Q
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tamrof
Sep 04 11
153 plays
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Train of Thought
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Just some assorted trivia on various train disasters from around the world. All aboard!
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Sep 01 11
285 plays
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The Extraordinary Journey of Alexander the Great
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Alexander the Great is known as one of the greatest miltary genuises to have ever lived. But how much do you know about the man behind the legend?
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Tough
10 Q
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TriviaAlive
Aug 31 11
297 plays
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Dutch History: IV - Silver Age
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After the Golden Age, the Dutch crawled back to power. The Silver Age saw the rise of the Dutch East Indies and the city of Rotterdam.
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Difficult
20 Q
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Dcape5
Aug 30 11
159 plays
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General History Knowledge
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If you love history as much as me you should ace this quiz. Try to score as well as you can but, most importanlty, have fun!
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Tough
10 Q
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bella_stara
Aug 28 11
834 plays
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Famous Roman Battles I
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This is my first quiz. Hope you enjoy it!
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Difficult
10 Q
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ernestsng
Aug 28 11
486 plays
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Sir William Marshal: The Greatest Knight
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William Marshal was a knight in medieval England. He was known as the Marshal, the Flower of Chivalry, and the greatest knight that ever lived. How much do you know about this legendary man?
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Tough
10 Q
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breakthesky
Aug 27 11
204 plays
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9th March
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All of these happened on 9th March, but which year?
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Average
10 Q
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B.U.
Aug 27 11
189 plays
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What Went Wrong?
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Many disasters, natural and man-made, have occurred over the past decades. But why did they occur? Could they have been prevented? Take this quiz and find out.
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Average
10 Q
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nmerr
Aug 25 11
600 plays
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Open and Shut
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Doors are a part of everyday life. Here's a quiz on some door history. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Aug 22 11
519 plays
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'Little Phil' - A Giant in US Military History
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General Philip Sheridan only stood 5 feet 5 inches tall but became one of the great generals to emerge from the US Civil War. This quiz will focus on his career with particular attention paid to the Civil War years.
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Average
10 Q
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tazman6619
Aug 21 11
219 plays
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Far Out! Like, Really Far Out...
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Space exploration has been a perilous journey. Both for those going into outer space and those still on the ground. Here are some questions on some of the mishaps and disasters that have occurred when we tried to go far out. Like really far out.
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Tough
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Aug 20 11
321 plays
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21 Gun Salute
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Some interesting facts about the 21 Gun Salute.
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Tough
10 Q
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brewpack
Aug 20 11
270 plays
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Ancient Egyptian Burials
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This quiz finds out how much you know about Ancient Egyptian burials during the Middle and Late Kingdoms (excluding mummification). Good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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robinhayden
Aug 18 11
375 plays
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
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A bridge is any structure erected to provide passage over a gap or barrier such as a river or roadway. There are bridges for cars, trains, and pedestrians. All of them can fail, with deadly results.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Aug 16 11
507 plays
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Grant - 'I Can't Spare This Man, He Fights'
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Abraham Lincoln uttered these words about Ulysses S. Grant when his conduct was brought into question early in the US Civil War. Lincoln's faith in Grant would be rewarded. This quiz will focus on Grant's career only as it pertains to the Civil War.
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Average
10 Q
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tazman6619
Aug 15 11
306 plays
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Luxury Cruise of Doom!
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Not all rides on ships are pleasure cruises, even if they started out that way. Here are some questions about some ships that now reside in Davy Jones Locker.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Aug 12 11
450 plays
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