Painting by Numbers
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One "Blue Boy," two "American Gothic" farmers, "Three Musicians" ... some might classify paintings by color or medium or style, but I like to look at them strictly by the numbers. Will you help me count my way through the history of western art?
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Art By Subject
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Average
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10 |
196
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Oct 06 09
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CellarDoor
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Special Relativity and the Space Patrol
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The life of an interstellar police officer is never easy, but sometimes the laws of physics make it hard to enforce the laws of society. Let's ride along with Officers Albert, Max and Hendrik on a typical patrol.
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Laws and Theories of Physics
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Tough
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10 |
1394
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Oct 25 05
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CellarDoor
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Hedy Lamarr
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"Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid." So said Hedy Lamarr, 1940s film star. She knew how to be glamorous, but she was less good at standing still and being stupid. Find out more about this beautiful brainiac!
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Lamarr, Hedy
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Tough
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10 |
232
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Mar 10 07
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CellarDoor
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Superhero Science
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We all know that superheroes fight crime and defeat evil supervillains, but they can also help us learn about science!
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Science for Kids
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Easy
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10 |
1682
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Jul 05 07
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CellarDoor
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Santa Claus: A Musical Biography
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Santa Claus is famously cheerful and a generous giver to children – but how much do we really know about his life? Perhaps the many songs about him will give us some clues …
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Christmas Music
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Average
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10 |
1469
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Dec 22 08
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CellarDoor
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Bells Through History!
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My school's academic team had a match just a week away, so we needed to be fast on the buzzer! Bells were on our minds -- so see if you can answer these questions about them!
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Thematic 15 Questions
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Average
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15 |
3343
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Feb 19 00
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CellarDoor
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For the "Love" of U2
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Over their 13 albums released through 2000, U2 has had a lot to say about love. Take this quiz and see if you listened.
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U2
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Average
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20 |
1740
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Jul 25 02
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CellarDoor
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Death in Various Cultures
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Two students at my high school were killed in a drive-by shooting last Tuesday night (8 February 2000). In their honor, and also for the five other students who have died in the past 3 years, I present this quiz on things relating to death.
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Global Trivia
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Difficult
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15 |
2834
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Feb 19 00
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CellarDoor
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Proof
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"Proof" is a beautiful movie about genius, madness, and -- who could resist? -- mathematics.
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Pn - Pz Movies
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Average
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10 |
281
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Oct 25 05
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CellarDoor
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"Dollhouse": "Vows"
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The Dollhouse exists to fill the needs and satisfy the wishes of its clients. "Vows," the first episode of Season 2, considers what happens when the client comes from inside the Dollhouse.
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Dollhouse
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Tough
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10 |
15
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Nov 18 09
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CellarDoor
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Couches and the Potatoes That Inhabit Them
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Let's take a lightning tour of American couch-potato culture, seeing different styles of couch-potato life and meeting famous couch potatoes in the arts. One thing's for sure: after this quiz, you'll be ready to kick back and relax.
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Entertainment by Themes
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Easy
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10 |
142
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Nov 18 09
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CellarDoor
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Got Coordinates?
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Finding your position in space is useful for mathematicians as well as navigators. Do you want to plot a function, draw a line or describe a solid shape? Take this quiz and exploit coordinate geometry!
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Geometry
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Average
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10 |
45
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Nov 09 09
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CellarDoor
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September Saints
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Each saint in the Catholic church has a feast day, on which his or her acts and miracles are celebrated in particular. Test your knowledge of those who are honored in the month of September; some are very famous, and some are more obscure. Good luck!
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Saints by the Calendar
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Average
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10 |
35
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Nov 08 09
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CellarDoor
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The Curious Tale of Schrodinger's Cat
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Schrödinger's cat is the most famous feline in physics. For decades, its plight has shed light on some of the wildest, weirdest aspects of quantum mechanics. Come with me now, to meet the cat and take its measure.
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Quantum and Orbital Mechanics
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Average
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10 |
83
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Nov 04 09
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CellarDoor
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"Dollhouse": "Stage Fright"
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Usually, the Dollhouse works with its clients to fulfill their hearts' desires. This time, in the show's third episode, it's Echo's job to keep a wish from ever being granted.
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Dollhouse
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Average
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10 |
48
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Jul 20 09
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CellarDoor
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Shadow Magic
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This beautiful film about the introduction of movies to China was widely acclaimed when it was released in 2000. See what you know about it - but be warned that this quiz contains spoilers. Good luck!
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Sg - Sk Movies
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Difficult
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15 |
32
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Feb 18 02
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CellarDoor
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"Dollhouse": "Instinct"
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Is there anything the Dollhouse can't do? In "Instinct," the second episode of the second season, we find out.
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Dollhouse
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Not Rated
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10 |
7
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Today!
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CellarDoor
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"Angel": "Waiting in the Wings"
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"Waiting in the Wings" is the thirteenth episode of "Angel"'s third season. In it, the gang has a night of high culture, spiced up with a century-old mystery and a side of love.
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'Angel' Season 3
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Average
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10 |
16
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Nov 20 09
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CellarDoor
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August Saints
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Each saint in the Catholic church has a feast day, on which his or her acts and miracles are celebrated in particular. Test your knowledge of those who are honored in the month of August; some are very famous, and some are more obscure. Good luck!
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Saints by the Calendar
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Average
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10 |
42
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Oct 11 09
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CellarDoor
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Akhenaten, the Heretic Pharaoh
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Young Amunhotep was never meant to be pharaoh. But the death of his older brother catapulted the young man and his unorthodox religious views into unparalleled power, and as Akhenaten this young pharaoh changed the face of Egypt.
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Egyptian Pharaohs
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Average
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10 |
236
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May 22 07
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CellarDoor
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Letter to Philemon
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Short and to the point, Paul's letter to Philemon is only twenty-five verses long, but nevertheless has much to say about Christian duty.
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Philemon
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Average
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10 |
230
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Nov 05 07
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CellarDoor
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"Star Trek" 2009, Part I
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In May 2009, after five television shows and ten movies, the "Star Trek" franchise proved that it wasn't done yet. Join me in watching the first half of the movie that rebooted the franchise and brought back the characters from the original show.
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ST (2009)
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Easy
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10 |
285
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May 10 09
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CellarDoor
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Larry Niven's "Ringworld"
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"Ringworld" is a masterpiece of hard science fiction. What might happen on a totally artificial world to a mission of four explorers: an insane alien, a bored old man, a sentient carnivore and a woman who has been bred for luck?
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Niven, Larry
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Average
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10 |
67
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Nov 15 07
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CellarDoor
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July Saints
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Each saint in the Catholic church has a feast day, on which his or her acts and miracles are celebrated in particular. Test your knowledge of those who are honored in the month of July; some are very famous, and some are more obscure. Good luck!
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Saints by the Calendar
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Average
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10 |
58
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Aug 12 09
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CellarDoor
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An Allergist's Guide to World Cuisine
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Dr. Al Lergy's patients just can't eat certain foods -- but they're relying on him to keep them safe! Help Dr. Lergy sort through world cuisine for hidden dangers and secret ingredients.
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International Cuisine
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Average
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10 |
297
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Nov 01 07
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CellarDoor
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"Dollhouse": "The Target"
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Clients often ask the Dollhouse to provide them with the perfect date. This second episode of FOX's "Dollhouse," which aired on February 20, 2009, asks whether everybody deserves one.
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Dollhouse
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Average
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10 |
63
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Apr 04 09
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CellarDoor
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Languages of Faith
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The languages used in sacred rites and holy texts are often a little different from the languages of daily life. Test your knowledge of the tongues used around the world to deal with the divine.
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Religion Mixture
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Difficult
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10 |
194
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Dec 02 08
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CellarDoor
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The Plot to Steal Lincoln's Body
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During his presidency, Abraham Lincoln was a target of numerous conspiracies -- but the plotting didn't stop after he died! He had been in his tomb eleven years when a plan was hatched to snatch his body. Test your knowledge of this bizarre event.
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Lincoln, Abraham
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Tough
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10 |
109
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Mar 30 08
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CellarDoor
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Dubious Deeds of the Saints
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Saints are venerated for their holy and upright lives, but sometimes they did things that are hard to fathom! Test your knowledge of ten saints whose holy deeds -- or, sometimes, their holy selves -- have not necessarily stood the test of time.
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Christian People / Saints
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Difficult
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10 |
187
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Dec 03 07
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CellarDoor
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The Mysteries of Tony Hillerman
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Tony Hillerman's popular mystery novels take place in the sweeping mountains and deserts of New Mexico and Arizona, amidst a culture very different from that of the mainstream United States. Test your knowledge of his work.
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H
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Tough
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10 |
46
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Jul 24 07
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CellarDoor
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