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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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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Moths in Fact and Fiction
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Moths are fascinating although, in some places, sinister. NB> This quiz is written from the perspective of someone living in the UK!
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Thematic Invertebrates
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Difficult
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10 |
213
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Oct 05 02
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RandomMoth
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Lake Michigan Carferry Adventures
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The S.S. Badger runs between Ludington, MI and Manitowoc, WI, across Lake Michigan. Let's see if you know a little bit about this historic and fun way to cross the lake!
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Maritime
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Difficult
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10 |
165
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Sep 09 02
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thebaron1
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This Quiz Stinks!
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Of all my quizzes, this one is certainly the most rancid, fetid, noisome of the bunch! Each of the questions in this quiz deals with something stinky...very stinky! Plug your nose and give it a try!
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Thematic Fun
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Tough
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15 |
5687
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Aug 24 02
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thejazzkickazz
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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 |
583
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May 09 04
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traderider
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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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Lactation
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This quiz is about lactation. I have tried not to make it too hard so have fun!
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Family Life
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Average
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10 |
1478
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Jan 26 06
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elspbeth
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Synergetics- The Geometry of Buckminster Fuller
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People E-G
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Difficult
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25 |
361
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Jun 08 01
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thejazzkickazz
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Scotty's Missing Finger
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Did your know that actor James Doohan lost his right middle finger during the Invasion of Normandy (Thanks, TonyTheDad)? By the way, if, after learning this, you constantly look at Scotty's hand, don't worry; so did I! Good luck!
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Star Trek: Original Series
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Difficult
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25 |
566
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Mar 25 03
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robmeister
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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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Rules of the Road in British Columbia (Part 2)
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Ok, let's delve a little deeper into the Rules of the Road. As before, British Columbia laws only, and is current as of August 25, 2003, and will be changed if I become aware of changes to the laws.
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Canadian Road Rules
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Difficult
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10 |
247
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Aug 31 03
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DelGriffith
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Varmint Rifle Cartridges and Elmer Keith
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This is a quiz on the cartridges most often used for predators and varmints.
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Weapons
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Difficult
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10 |
1914
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Aug 03 02
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Formula409
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The Tools Used for Applying Make-Up
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One for the ladies! Let's see how well you know your make-up equipment.
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Cosmetics
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Easy
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10 |
4222
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Nov 01 02
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nimaine
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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 |
3145
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Sep 18 02
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Charlie007
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Fruit, Fowl, Fish or Fairy?
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This quiz is as simple as its title! Look at the following words, and decide if they are names of fruits, fowl (birds), fish or mythical creatures similar to fairies. Have fun!
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Which One?
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Average
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20 |
12875
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Feb 20 02
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magpie8
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The Secret Sex Life of Coral
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Did you know that coral, the beautiful colored rock-like formation to be found on reefs and cays has a reproductive life of its own? Find out more with this quiz.
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Cnidarians (Corals, Hydras, Etc.)
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Tough
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5 |
733
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Aug 18 02
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Exit10
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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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Splish, Splash! I Was Takin' a Bath...
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It has occurred to me that a number of interesting, amusing, and rather alarming events have occurred involving baths and bathtubs. Here are some notable examples. Enjoy!
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Thematic Bathroom Items
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Very Difficult
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10 |
1112
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Sep 19 04
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jouen58
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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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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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The Golden Age of Lunch Boxes
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Your lunch box showed who you were, or who you hoped to be! This quizzie is about the early history of lunch box production.
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Food & Drink
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Difficult
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10 |
4085
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Aug 15 01
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catnippin
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Yoga Postures with Animal Names
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I will describe a yoga position and you then decide which animal name is given to it in English.
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Exercise and Fitness
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Tough
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10 |
511
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Nov 27 03
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miss g
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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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Zippers
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We all use them, but how much do you know about zippers? This is your chance to find out. This is really useless knowledge, but still pretty interesting. Good luck.
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Thematic Clothing
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Very Difficult
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10 |
658
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Oct 03 00
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GeniusBoy
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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 |
819
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Jan 14 04
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trident
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What's True About Goo
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WARNING! This quiz is not for the faint of heart. Are you prepared to face illness, plague, the destruction of the universe and even...a gruesome preschool song? You are? Then c'mon and play!
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Thematic Objects
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Difficult
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10 |
909
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Apr 13 04
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uglybird
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Interesting Facts About Embalming
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This quiz was written by a licensed embalmer to give the general public an insight into this line of work.
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Embalmers
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Difficult
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10 |
1496
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Jun 12 03
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bearfan
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Emergency Numbers by Country
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Emergency numbers aren't all the same the world over. Take this quiz to see how much you know. Good luck!
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Country Codes
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Tough
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10 |
642
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May 10 04
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hews
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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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