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FunTrivia's Most Esoteric Quizzes

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displays the most obscure, abstruse, acroamatic, arcane, and profound quizzes on FunTrivia.
It's a celebration of all that is original and enigmatically creative. Authors, we salute you!

Quiz Title Category Difficulty Qns Played Online Author
1 The Peripatetics
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!
Scientists Difficult 5
248
Jan 22 01
thejazzkickazz
2 Alaska's Iditarod Monopoly Edition
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?
Monopoly (U.S. Version) Average 10
25
Oct 20 24
rossian
3 Private Schools in Texas
This is a quiz on private schools that are located in the great state of Texas.
Southern US Colleges Difficult 10
334
Jun 16 02
BigToe2002
4 Dust is Everywhere
Even if you didn't care about dust, the fact is it is all around you.
Earth Science Average 10
2220
Jan 15 01
elainerichards
5 A Scatological Quiz
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.
Thematic Bathroom Items Tough 10
934
Nov 22 04
Mink
6 The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor (c. 1820)
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".
Maritime Difficult 10
233
May 27 03
cayugarunner
7 A Bunch of Banana Sticker Questions
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.
Thematic Fun Tough 10
1259
Dec 23 06
Kapuskasing
8 Putting the "Fun" in Fungus
Test your knowledge of fungi, and have a little fun in the bargain. Go on, take the quiz. Somewhere, a mushroom will smile.
Mycology Easy 10
1835
May 16 03
Ilovemydog
9 The History of Oral Hygiene Tools
This is a quiz over the everyday tools of the mouth! Let's see how much you know about the oral hygiene tools.
Teeth and Dentistry Tough 10
408
Nov 05 06
nyc_gal1305
10 "The Pickwick Papers", Chapters 47-57
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.
The Pickwick Papers Tough 15
138
Dec 11 02
thejazzkickazz
11 The Golden Age of Lunch Boxes
Your lunch box showed who you were, or who you hoped to be! This quizzie is about the early history of lunch box production.
Food & Drink Difficult 10
4078
Aug 15 01
catnippin
12 Japanese Slang and Subtext
Here are my favorite expressions and misconceptions found in the mysterious culture of Japan. Enjoy!
Japanese Difficult 10
591
Oct 15 00
thejazzkickazz
13 No POTTER Allowed !
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.
Thematic Alphabet Fun Impossible 10
738
Aug 28 05
triviapaul
14 Tardigrades: The Living Gummy Bears
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.
Other Invertebrates Difficult 10
555
Oct 01 02
jadranska
15 National Express Coach Stations (UK)
Just like the other one, I name a coach station in the UK and you pick the city.
Transport Very Difficult 10
364
Nov 18 02
planedude757
16 Do You Know Your Snow?
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!
Thematic Water Average 10
1493
Mar 13 04
thejazzkickazz
17 Straight Flush: A Quiz About Bathrooms
A place to read, shower and shave. This quiz is based on fixtures and activities in my favorite room.
Thematic Places Very Difficult 10
795
Jan 23 07
boogerdog
18 Oil and Gas Drilling 101
Here's a quiz about drilling for oil.
Oil & Gas Industry Average 10
1260
Oct 29 03
KATTERjoe
19 Scotty's Missing Finger
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!
Star Trek: Original Series Difficult 25
566
Mar 25 03
robmeister
20 What Would Elvis Eat?
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.)
Food and Drink for Experts Tough 10
3811
Feb 05 06
LilahDeDah
21 Pockets!
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!
Thematic Clothing Difficult 10
602
Nov 19 04
MaggieG
22 Canadian Mineral Deposit Geology
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!
Geology Average 10
97
Aug 25 23
BigTriviaDawg
23 Ernie and the Baleful Box: A Quantum Fairy Tale
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?
Quantum and Orbital Mechanics Average 10
1092
Mar 12 04
uglybird
24 Fried or Boiled?
How much do you know about nature's own pre-packed food - the egg?
Breakfast Foods Tough 10
8329
Feb 22 04
ArleneRimmer
25 Artificial Insemination in Cattle
This quiz is about artificial insemination in cattle as pertaining to the United States.
Cattle Average 10
1068
May 16 02
goatkid
26 Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an
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?
Statues Average 10
61
Jun 08 22
trident
27 The Bowels of History
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.
Specialized History Difficult 20
2152
Mar 12 01
jane6677
28 'Esoteric' Words
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?
Unusual and Obscure Words Average 10
1745
Jun 22 04
thejazzkickazz
29 (Almost) Everything You Want to Know About Toilets
Not dirty! Just all about toilets! So, come on in and test your toilet trivia knowledge!
Toilets & Toilet Paper Average 10
144
Jun 19 22
Trivia_Fan54
30 Diabetes Supplies History
Anyone who is familiar with diabetes knows that there are a lot of equipment and supplies that goes along with its management.
Metabolic Disorders Very Difficult 10
761
Jun 25 03
loveoflearning
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