The Bowels of History
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Here is a quiz on some notably gruesome and often scatalogical Historical facts. Test your knowledge on a few items not often mentioned in History class.
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Specialized History
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Difficult
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20 |
2152
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Mar 12 01
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jane6677
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"Lawn Chair Pilot" Larry Walters: July 1982
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Drifting 16,000 feet above Long Beach is our shivering but intrepid hero in his lawn chair, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He achieved momentary celebrity, yet came to a tragic end. How did he get here? What's with the lawn chair?
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Celebrities T-Z
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Average
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10 |
515
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Feb 04 04
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uglybird
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Monoresponsory
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There is something funny with this quiz. First is the title. Furthermore, I had to resort totally to the objectionable method of fill-in-the-blanks. If you have the luck to answer at least three questions correctly, you will know why!
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Thematic Unique Ideas
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Very Difficult
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10 |
1188
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Apr 10 03
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Oblomov
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No POTTER Allowed !
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Drowning in the flood of Harry Potter quizzes? Suffering from Hogwart anxiety? Catch your breath with this quiz where Harry's last name will NOT show up in any question or answer. Just answer the question and leave out the P,O,T,T,E and R.
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Thematic Alphabet Fun
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Impossible
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10 |
738
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Aug 28 05
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triviapaul
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Alaska's Iditarod Monopoly Edition
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One Monopoly game is based on the Iditarod race. The squares follow the southern route, used in odd years, with substitutions for the stations. Can you put the squares on the board in order, using the hints provided and your knowledge of the race?
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Monopoly (U.S. Version)
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Average
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10 |
25
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Oct 20 24
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rossian
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Catnip - Not Just For Stuffing Toys !
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Ready...set...paws on the mouse ? How much do you know about this kittencat delight ?
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Cats
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Tough
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10 |
4742
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Jul 13 01
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catnippin
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Strange Things That Fell From The Sky
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If you think rain, hail, or snow are the only things that fall from the sky, you might be in for a big surprise. I hope you enjoy my quiz.
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The Unexplained
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Difficult
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10 |
3139
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Sep 18 02
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Charlie007
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Behold: The Power of Cheese
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A look at the many ways in which cheese has ruled our civilization and culture.
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Thematic Dairy
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Average
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10 |
1684
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Oct 28 02
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mickeygreeneyes
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Eat Your Flowers
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They're not just for vases anymore...take this quiz and then try blossoms in your baking, buds in your bread, petals on your plate...you get the idea. A veritable feast of flowers!
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Incredible Edibles
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Average
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15 |
3524
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Oct 18 04
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LilahDeDah
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October 23rd
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Besides being the date of my entry into the world, I have found lots of other interesting things about this date. Enjoy ...
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October November December
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Tough
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10 |
415
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Feb 04 06
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Oddball
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Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an
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Let's take a trip to the landlocked city of Xi'an, where an entire ancient army awaits us. What do you know about the over 8,000 terracotta figures that call China their home?
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Statues
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Average
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10 |
59
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Jun 08 22
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trident
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Dust is Everywhere
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Even if you didn't care about dust, the fact is it is all around you.
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Earth Science
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Average
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10 |
2220
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Jan 15 01
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elainerichards
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Ancient Ionian Scientists
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The world's first known group of natural scientists were active in Ionian Greece in ancient times. Here are some questions regarding these obscure but very important individuals...have a look!
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Scientists
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Very Difficult
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5 |
317
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Jan 05 01
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thejazzkickazz
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A Scatological Quiz
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Not such a mucky quiz as you might think! There are a number of specific words for the droppings of animals and I started wondering about words related to this. The result is this quiz! So, get a peg for your nose and get stuck in.
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Thematic Bathroom Items
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Tough
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10 |
934
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Nov 22 04
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Mink
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A Two-Ply History
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The history of toilet paper "rolled" into one quiz.
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Toilets & Toilet Paper
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Tough
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10 |
818
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Jan 14 04
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trident
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Seasonal Weather in Wichita, Kansas
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Few areas in the US experience the extremes in weather conditions that are seen in the city of Wichita, Kansas. Take this quiz and learn what it is like to live in the heart of the Great Plains. Good luck, and enjoy!
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Weather
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Average
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10 |
582
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May 09 04
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traderider
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Trapeze Tricks
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This is a quiz about different tricks you can do on a flying trapeze. I hope everyone gets the chance to try them eventually!
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Circuses & Fairs
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Tough
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5 |
278
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Jun 11 03
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happiemukmuk
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The Peripatetics
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Following the great Aristotle were a number of scholars and scientists referred to as the 'Peripatetics'. Here are some questions on the greatest among them. Have fun!
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Scientists
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Difficult
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5 |
248
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Jan 22 01
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thejazzkickazz
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Professional Carpet Cleaner
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This quiz is based on the steam cleaning method and my 2 1/2 years experience with a nationally known carpet cleaning company.
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Occupational Trivia
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Average
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10 |
557
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Oct 17 02
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fertigline
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Mimulus Aurantiacus!
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What exactly is Mimulus Aurantiacus? Well if you take this wonderfully esoteric quiz, you'll find out! It's basic, but it tells you everything you'll ever need to know about the Monkey Musk! Enjoy, and good luck!
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Flowers, Plants & Gardens
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Difficult
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10 |
226
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Feb 19 04
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flynn_17
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Japanese Slang and Subtext
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Here are my favorite expressions and misconceptions found in the mysterious culture of Japan. Enjoy!
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Japanese
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Difficult
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10 |
591
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Oct 15 00
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thejazzkickazz
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Kick up the Arsenic!
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A cross section of questions directly, indirectly, or completely unrelated to that great leveler, arsenic.
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Thematic Sci/Tech
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Tough
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10 |
396
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Mar 01 03
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awkins
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Straight Flush: A Quiz About Bathrooms
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A place to read, shower and shave. This quiz is based on fixtures and activities in my favorite room.
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Thematic Places
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Very Difficult
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10 |
795
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Jan 23 07
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boogerdog
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Pockets!
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How much do you know about pockets, apart from that they're very useful and often full of lint? Not a hint of lint here! But every question has a pocket connection. Rummage in the pockets of your mind and see what you can remember!
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Thematic Clothing
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Difficult
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10 |
602
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Nov 19 04
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MaggieG
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Toenails All Around
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Ever wonder about those useless things at the end of your toes. They can be the cause of much grief. So let's have some fun with them.
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Thematic Feet
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Tough
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10 |
462
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Mar 12 06
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dutch_frank_65
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Diabetes Supplies History
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Anyone who is familiar with diabetes knows that there are a lot of equipment and supplies that goes along with its management.
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Metabolic Disorders
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Very Difficult
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10 |
761
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Jun 25 03
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loveoflearning
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'Esoteric' Words
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I love strange and esoteric words! This quiz is an attempt to satisfy that passion by highlighting words that are synonymous with 'esoteric'. Do you know your 'esoteric' etymology?
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Unusual and Obscure Words
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Average
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10 |
1741
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Jun 22 04
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thejazzkickazz
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Basics Of Sarcoidosis
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Sarcoidosis causes the growth of non-caseating granulomas (tissue growth which is not cancerous but may damage organs). It occurs in many organ systems. This quiz covers basics of the disease.
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Other Specific Diseases
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Average
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10 |
583
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Jun 22 01
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archtalon
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Vegetables in the News
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Each answer is one word, and is the common name of a plant with edible parts-- a vegetable, herb, etc...
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Thematic Vegetables
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Tough
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10 |
804
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Jul 19 02
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sharkbytes
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"The Pickwick Papers", Chapters 47-57
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The final 11 chapters of the Dickens book "The Pickwick Papers" are quite eventful, thus inspiring this quiz. See if you can recall the events and individuals that help wrap up this extraordinary tale.
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The Pickwick Papers
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Tough
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15 |
138
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Dec 11 02
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thejazzkickazz
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