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 |
236
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May 27 03
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cayugarunner
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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 |
1500
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Mar 13 04
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thejazzkickazz
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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 |
1628
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May 30 02
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thejazzkickazz
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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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Bambi Go Home!
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OK, I'm not over fond of deer. But before you write me off as a Disney hating, eco-criminal TAKE THIS QUIZ! ...If you dare.
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Artiodactyls- Deer, Antelopes, Pigs etc.
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Tough
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10 |
1275
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Feb 04 04
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uglybird
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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 |
584
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Jun 22 01
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archtalon
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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 |
2153
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Mar 12 01
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jane6677
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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 |
248
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Aug 31 03
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DelGriffith
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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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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 |
643
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May 10 04
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hews
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Please Make Fun Of Me v1.0
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This quiz is geared towards my specific personal faults, or awesome attributes. All in all I hope to make you laugh and have a fun time while taking this quiz all about me.
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All About Me
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Average
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10 |
1751
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Feb 21 07
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joemc37
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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 |
26
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Oct 20 24
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rossian
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Putting the "Fun" in Fungus
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Test your knowledge of fungi, and have a little fun in the bargain. Go on, take the quiz. Somewhere, a mushroom will smile.
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Mycology
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Easy
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10 |
1837
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May 16 03
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Ilovemydog
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Mime - The World's Worst Art Form
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No offence, but I hate mimes, with their strange white faces and silly "stuck in a box" routines. But how much do you know about this oddly persistent form of entertainment?
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Performing Arts
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Tough
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10 |
1064
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Oct 09 02
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Islingtonian
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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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Dewey Decimal System
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Our small local library uses a somewhat simplified version of the Dewey Decimal System to classify our non-fiction books. Unfortunately we don't have a card catalogue. Could you find these books? (There is a pattern to help you.)
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Thematic Occupations
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Tough
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15 |
598
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Feb 07 01
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spanishliz
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(Almost) Everything You Want to Know About Toilets
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Not dirty! Just all about toilets! So, come on in and test your toilet trivia knowledge!
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Toilets & Toilet Paper
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Average
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10 |
146
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Jun 19 22
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Trivia_Fan54
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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 |
4224
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Nov 01 02
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nimaine
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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 |
937
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Nov 22 04
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Mink
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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 |
12879
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Feb 20 02
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magpie8
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What Would Elvis Eat?
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Elvis's favorites are like a tour of the fabulous cuisine of the American South. Don't be cruel...try this quiz! (Thank you, thank you very much.)
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Food and Drink for Experts
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Tough
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10 |
3817
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Feb 05 06
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LilahDeDah
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Capt. James Cook or Capt. James Kirk?
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These two explorers share more than a common first name. For each question, decide if the statement is true for James Cook, James Kirk, both, or neither. Enjoy the voyage!
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Thematic Men's Names
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Difficult
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10 |
1559
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May 30 05
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LilahDeDah
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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 |
99
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Aug 25 23
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BigTriviaDawg
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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 |
4748
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Jul 13 01
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catnippin
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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 |
362
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Jun 08 01
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thejazzkickazz
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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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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 |
225
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Oct 05 02
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RandomMoth
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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 |
1747
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Jun 22 04
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thejazzkickazz
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Your Hair Smells Terrific!
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This quiz is all about hair. Hair in general, hair properties, hair care in entertainment, hair in history, fictional hair, celebrity hair, hair products. Hair, hair, hair. Comb through these questions and see how much you know.
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Thematic Hair
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Tough
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10 |
1188
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Oct 27 03
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InXanadu
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Private Schools in Texas
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This is a quiz on private schools that are located in the great state of Texas.
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Southern US Colleges
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Difficult
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10 |
334
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Jun 16 02
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BigToe2002
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