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Spotted at the German Bundespresseball
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The Bundespresseball (Federal Press Ball) is a splendid celebration of about 2,500 German notables from politics, business and culture. Can you identify these people who could have been there in 2011?
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Tough
10 Q
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WesleyCrusher
Jan 30 12
2454 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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10 Q
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reedy
Jan 30 12
3084 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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10 Q
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tazman6619
Jan 30 12
3054 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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10 Q
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eburge
Jan 29 12
3261 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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10 Q
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CellarDoor
Jan 29 12
3051 plays
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The Queen of Mean
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This infamous woman, known for her tyrannical behavior and crimes, is quite an interesting character...
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10 Q
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triviamania10
Jan 29 12
366 plays
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Quick! To The Man Cave!
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Here are ten questions on ten males, both alive and dead, who would be more than welcome to come and hang out in my man cave.
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Average
10 Q
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AntonLaVey
Jan 29 12
405 plays
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Uninvited Guests
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This is a sampling of explorers of the world who showed up as uninvited guests. These visits usually resulted in an exchange of knowledge and culture, but sadly, they often had catastrophic repercussions upon those who were visited.
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10 Q
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dcpddc478
Jan 26 12
627 plays
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The Tribe Has Spoken!
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A tribe is defined as any company, group or number of persons.
Test your knowledge of my tribe: American Postal Workers who perform their work in a Processing and Distribution plant.
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Tough
10 Q
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postal315
Jan 25 12
267 plays
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The Infamous Mrs Simpson
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Wallis Simpson must surely be one of the 20th Century's most famous/infamous women. Let's see how much you know about her.
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Tough
10 Q
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invinoveritas
Jan 22 12
390 plays
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Why Would You Even Do That?
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Why do people do weird and wacky stuff? Test your knowledge on the crazy, bizarre things people have done.
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Difficult
10 Q
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triviamania10
Jan 17 12
423 plays
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Ignorance at Its Finest
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Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, and Oscar Wilde will appear NOWHERE in this quiz. This is about statements so bizarre that they should leave quiz-takers drooling with laughter.
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Tough
10 Q
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drowsteel
Jan 15 12
270 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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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jan 14 12
282 plays
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We Can Still Be Friends
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This is a quiz about parting on less-than good terms.
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Difficult
10 Q
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drowsteel
Jan 08 12
372 plays
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Charles Lindbergh
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See if you can correctly answer these questions about the less commonly known facts regarding the famous aviator.
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Tough
10 Q
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debodun
Jan 07 12
210 plays
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Famous Arizona Women
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The Grand Canyon state had it's 100th birthday being the 48th state of the USA in February, 2012. I thought it would be interesting to look at some of the more "famous" women who have contributed to its history!
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Tough
10 Q
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Blindlady-27
Jan 07 12
207 plays
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That Turkey's in a Fowl Mood
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Our fine-feathered friends have shared their names as surnames for humankind. Let us find out what some of them are.
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Average
10 Q
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KIRKEPOO
Jan 07 12
369 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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Easy
10 Q
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nmerr
Jan 05 12
1707 plays
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Centenarians
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This is a quiz about a unique and hardy breed of individuals; those who have lived to be 100. See how much you know about these significant centenarians.
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Average
10 Q
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nickdrew55
Jan 03 12
336 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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Average
15 Q
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BRY2K
Dec 31 11
1590 plays
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Forgotten Inventors
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There are famous inventors that we all learn about in school. But what about those inventors who have been overlooked or forgotten? This quiz is dedicated to them.
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Average
10 Q
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nmerr
Dec 28 11
327 plays
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Goethe
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Interestingly, there is no quiz yet on Goethe. This quiz is concerned with Goethe as a literary figure, not with the many other fields in which he was active.
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Dec 22 11
123 plays
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Dennis Lehane
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Dennis Lehane is my favorite author at the moment. This quiz will be about his career as a writer and other notable things about him. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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Pejikr
Dec 21 11
96 plays
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Unusual Deaths No 2
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Here is another quiz on some unusual ways in which various people have met the grim reaper. Enjoy yourself - if that's an appropriate thing to say.
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Average
10 Q
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Creedy
Dec 18 11
672 plays
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Kensington to Rodmell: Virginia Woolf's Life
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From her "Room of One's Own", Virginia Woolf penned her way into literary and feminist history. Enjoy this exploration of her life.
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Tough
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blueswancafe
Dec 16 11
123 plays
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Do You Know Queen Elizabeth II?
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One of the most famous women in the world is Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, one of the longest reigning British monarchs ever. So, lets see "What Do You Know About Queen Elizabeth II?". Good Luck.
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10 Q
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wenray
Dec 15 11
621 plays
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God's Advice?
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When some people claim they hear God, He seems to be telling them strange things. Does He move in mysterious ways, or is there some other explanation?
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Tough
15 Q
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drowsteel
Dec 15 11
246 plays
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Famous Canadians
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This quiz does exactly what it says on the tin: It's about Famous Canadians. See how much you know
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Average
10 Q
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nickdrew55
Dec 11 11
510 plays
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Clyde Tombaugh
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Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930. Even though Pluto was demoted to "dwarf planet" in 2006, it was still an incredible achievement for Clyde Tombaugh. He was born on February 4, 1906 and died on January 17, 1997. He was 90 years old.
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almach
Dec 11 11
123 plays
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Any Regrets?
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Some things become famous because of monumentally bad decisions or because of what happened afterwards. This is about those people and events.
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Difficult
10 Q
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drowsteel
Dec 08 11
474 plays
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