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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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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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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Mr. Forgetful in "Pigs: What's up with Them?"
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Everywhere there's lots of piggies living piggy lives, so we should all be interested in their doings in fact and fiction.
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Thematic Pigs
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Average
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15 |
695
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Jan 29 03
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mickeygreeneyes
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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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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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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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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 |
3985
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Feb 26 04
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uglybird
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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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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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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 |
416
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Feb 04 06
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Oddball
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Plants in the Family Ancardiaceae
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A quiz about poison ivy and other plants in the family Ancardiaceae.
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Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
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Average
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10 |
225
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Dec 10 03
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Akiko
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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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"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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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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Themes and Motifs of Existentialism
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The following questions involve stories that regard human existence as unexplainable, or stress freedom of choice.
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Specific Subjects & Themes
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Tough
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10 |
384
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Oct 09 02
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lunarmercury
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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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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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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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Aluminum
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Specific Elements
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Tough
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5 |
934
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Oct 19 01
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TonyTheDad
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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 |
1672
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Sep 11 04
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Sallyo
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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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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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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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"Please Make Fun of My Wife"
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This quiz is geared towards the specific personal faults, or awesome attributes of my lovely wife. Trust me when I say that she knows about this quiz and helped me write it. She frequents funtrivia.com nearly as much as I do!
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Thematic Family Members
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Average
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10 |
2103
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Apr 12 07
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joemc37
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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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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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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 |
3530
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Oct 18 04
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LilahDeDah
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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 |
8333
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Feb 22 04
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ArleneRimmer
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