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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"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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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 |
556
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Oct 01 02
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jadranska
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Man Eating Bugs!
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This is not what you think! It isn't a quiz about
B-movie monsters who suck your innards and regurgitate you for their youngsters to feed on. It's really about man .. eating ... bugs!!!!
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Incredible Edibles
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Average
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10 |
3077
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Nov 14 02
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bagendbo
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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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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 |
359
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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 |
62
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Jun 08 22
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trident
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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 |
1986
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May 29 02
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quogequox
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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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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 |
4086
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Aug 15 01
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catnippin
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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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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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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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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 |
3814
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Feb 05 06
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LilahDeDah
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 |
583
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Jun 22 01
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archtalon
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