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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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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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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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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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 |
233
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May 27 03
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cayugarunner
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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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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 |
1835
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May 16 03
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Ilovemydog
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The History of Oral Hygiene Tools
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This is a quiz over the everyday tools of the mouth! Let's see how much you know about the oral hygiene tools.
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Teeth and Dentistry
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Tough
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10 |
408
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Nov 05 06
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nyc_gal1305
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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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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 |
4078
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Aug 15 01
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catnippin
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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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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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Tardigrades: The Living Gummy Bears
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Tardigrades are microscopic creatures believed to be halfway between nematodes and arthropods. Also known as "waterbears" or "moss piglets", I find them absolutely intriguing! I hope this quiz sparks an interest in tardigrades for you.
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Other Invertebrates
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Difficult
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10 |
555
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Oct 01 02
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jadranska
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National Express Coach Stations (UK)
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Just like the other one, I name a coach station in the UK and you pick the city.
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Transport
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Very Difficult
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10 |
364
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Nov 18 02
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planedude757
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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 |
1493
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Mar 13 04
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thejazzkickazz
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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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Oil and Gas Drilling 101
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Here's a quiz about drilling for oil.
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Oil & Gas Industry
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Average
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10 |
1260
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Oct 29 03
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KATTERjoe
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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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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 |
3811
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Feb 05 06
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LilahDeDah
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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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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 |
97
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Aug 25 23
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BigTriviaDawg
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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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Fried or Boiled?
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How much do you know about nature's own pre-packed food - the egg?
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Breakfast Foods
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Tough
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10 |
8329
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Feb 22 04
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ArleneRimmer
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Artificial Insemination in Cattle
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This quiz is about artificial insemination in cattle as pertaining to the United States.
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Cattle
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Average
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10 |
1068
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May 16 02
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goatkid
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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 |
61
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Jun 08 22
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trident
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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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'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 |
1745
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Jun 22 04
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thejazzkickazz
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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 |
144
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Jun 19 22
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Trivia_Fan54
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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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