Naked, Nude, Bare, Starkers...
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Nude, lewd, crude, rude... is it just a coincidence that these words all rhyme? This quiz is about nakedness... so, come and test your knowledge on jay-birds, bares and other naked facts!
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Thematic Adjectives
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Difficult
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10 |
1671
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Sep 11 04
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Sallyo
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Do You Know Your Snow?
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Many of us live in snow-free climates, but occasionally we fantasize about the winterly white stuff. This quiz will help encourage such fantasies by asking ten snow-related questions...good luck!
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Thematic Water
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Average
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10 |
1484
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Mar 13 04
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thejazzkickazz
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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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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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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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Aluminum
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Specific Elements
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Tough
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5 |
931
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Oct 19 01
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TonyTheDad
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Which is Your Favorite Isthmus?
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I don't know about you, but there's something about an isthmus that just gets me excited when I'm looking at a map! Maybe it's because there are so few, who knows...but I felt I had to share the fun with my fellow Quizzyland dwellers...have fun!
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Physical Geography
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Tough
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15 |
1625
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May 30 02
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thejazzkickazz
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Everything and More -- Hotel Linens
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Here is everything you ever wanted to know about hotel linens, and then some! I thought this Housekeeping Science class was going to be boring, but it's actually pretty neat! Enjoy the quiz! :o)
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Hospitality
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Tough
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15 |
1020
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Feb 05 03
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LadyCaitriona
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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 |
12860
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Feb 20 02
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magpie8
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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 |
581
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May 09 04
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traderider
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Mucormycosis
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Mucormycosis is a rare, opportunistic fungal infection with a high mortality rate. How much do you know about this insidious disease?
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Fungal Diseases
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Difficult
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10 |
357
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Jul 28 02
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napkintosh
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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 |
57
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Jun 08 22
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trident
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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 |
759
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Jun 25 03
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loveoflearning
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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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Cryptozoology
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Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals not formally recognised by science.
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Cryptozoology and Monsters
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Difficult
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10 |
1985
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May 29 02
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quogequox
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The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor (c. 1820)
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This quiz is about square-rigged ships in the Napoleonic era. Many of the questions come from Darcy Lever's 1819 book: "The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor: A Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship".
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Maritime
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Difficult
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10 |
228
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May 27 03
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cayugarunner
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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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Official State Vegetables
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Any trivia novice should know the state capitals. A trivia expert might know the state flowers. But are you ready to take the ULTIMATE TRIVIA CHALLENGE? Do you know your state vegetables? (Generous clues are provided within each question.)
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U.S. State Symbols
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Average
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10 |
3969
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Feb 26 04
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uglybird
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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 |
1740
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Jun 22 04
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thejazzkickazz
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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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A Bunch of Banana Sticker Questions
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Not many items we purchase seem more trivial than the stickers that are stuck to bananas... yes, we pay for those stickers, so let's start paying attention to those colorful little things!
You may find this multiple-choice quiz rather a-peel-ing.
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Thematic Fun
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Tough
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10 |
1259
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Dec 23 06
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Kapuskasing
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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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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 |
4215
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Nov 01 02
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nimaine
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Cha no yu - Japanese Tea Ceremony
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A little history about my favorite ceremony, I hope you get some interest to join one as well.
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Mixed Japan
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Impossible
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5 |
524
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Oct 01 00
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thejazzkickazz
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Ernie and the Baleful Box: A Quantum Fairy Tale
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Ernie the electron lives in a copper wire in the Department of Fiendish Physics of SU. He watches helplessly as Schroedinger the cat is lowered into the baleful box. Will this be Ernie's fate too? Is it worth taking a (gasp) physics quiz to find out?
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Quantum and Orbital Mechanics
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Average
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10 |
1092
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Mar 12 04
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uglybird
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Delve Into the World of Shampoo!
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Do you ever read your shampoo bottles? Something tells me that most of us don't! There are also a couple of questions about shampoo in general. Can you lather up a good score? Good luck!
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Hair Products
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Tough
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10 |
1661
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Jul 18 02
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aaron595
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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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Canadian Mineral Deposit Geology
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This is a quiz on the mineral resources of Canada and a few of the important mines in operation. See what you know about this rather deep subject. You may find the photos useful for answering several of the questions. Good luck!
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Geology
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Average
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10 |
64
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Aug 25 23
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BigTriviaDawg
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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 |
164
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Sep 09 02
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thebaron1
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