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This category is dedicated to those who think themselves to be Renaissance men or women. If one subject just won't do it for you, the quizzes here will likely suit your taste.

The quizzes in this category will test your knowledge on subjects as wide ranging as nuclear physics, British TV and medicinal herbs. Many quizzes will cover a wide variety of subjects, but there are still a few quizzes here on specific topics. Come on in and enjoy!
folder Alphabetics (192) folder By The Numbers (111, 2 new)
folder Colors (65) folder Common Bond (341, 4 new)
folder Gems and Birthstones (46) folder Mixed (1861, 7 new)
folder Names (67, 1 new) folder Superstitions, Magic and Phobias (74, 1 new)
folder The Unexplained (95) folder Thematic Fun (655, 5 new)
folder True or False (70) folder Urban Legends (13)
folder World Records (24) folder Quiz Creation Guidelines
folder Family Life (29) folder Quizmaker Tune-Ups (55)
Editors: Exit10, LeoDaVinci, trident87, Nannanut, Pagiedamon Quiz Search:

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1 The Kitchen Sink -- "N"
An eclectic mixture of questions that involves everything and the kitchen sink. All answers begin with the letter "N".
Average
10 Q
trident87
Jan 24 08
2022 plays
2 Smells Like Team Spirit - A Guild Tribute
In the Quiz Makers Guild we value team spirit highly, a quality epitomised by the much-missed socalmiguel. In his honour we present ten fragrant examples of what can be achieved when you all pull together (and what can happen when you don't!)
Difficult
10 Q
Snowman
May 13 09
576 plays
3 9 for 10 - Penguins Please
Why isn't this quiz in the Animals category? Play it to find out. May these penguin posers please you. The first letter of the first nine questions spells the two word answer to question 10.
Average
10 Q
minch
Dec 24 06
1689 plays
4 The Flakes Fabulous First Birthday Party Quiz
Everyone is welcome at The Flakes’ first birthday party on 14th July 2009. Join the fun by playing this quiz where every question has something to do with the word "flake". Most questions worked on by Carol (Bucknallbabe), many thanks to her.
Tough
10 Q
mjws1968
Jul 13 09
270 plays
5 Kyle and the Blue Box
There's nothing that entertains Kyle more than the simple six-sided cube. It's time for a journey to discover more and more boxes of various colours and origins...with Kyle! Hooray!
Average
10 Q
kyleisalive
Aug 28 09
231 plays
6 Canada's Provincial and Territorial Floral Emblems
Here are some questions about the official floral emblems of each of the 13 provinces and territories of Canada. So you are probably wondering how I got 15 questions? Only one way to find out..Triv On! Good luck!
Average
15 Q
Hermit007
Oct 11 08
594 plays
7 Baseball Arithmetic
For the sake of brevity, baseball scorekeepers number the fielding positions from one to nine, starting with the pitcher and proceeding to the right fielder. Use the hints to work out the answers, and the numbers used for each position.
Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Jul 01 05
1377 plays
8 The Worst Trivia Quiz of All Time
In a recent Quiz Makers' Guild meeting, several "bad" sorts of questions were identified. By way of example, I, the humble Stuthehistoryguy, offer this quiz.
Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Dec 29 04
21813 plays
9 Australia, by Category
Gidday! In this quiz, I will test your knowledge of the Land Down Under, with one question from each FunTrivia category.
Tough
20 Q
ozzz2002
Sep 05 04
5370 plays
10 The Kitchen Sink -- "S"
An eclectic mixture of questions that involves everything and the kitchen sink. All answers begin with the letter "S".
Average
10 Q
trident87
Dec 18 07
3138 plays
11 Paranormal Obscurum
Paranormal quiz junkies often find themselves encountering the same questions over and over again. This is my attempt to offer some fresh paranormal obscurity.
Difficult
10 Q
gretas
Aug 23 06
1782 plays
12 Cryptozoology Trip
Cryptozoology literally means "the science of hidden animals". This includes creatures that may be found in folk tales, those that have been reported extinct, and those whose existence is not yet proven. Let the trip begin!
Tough
10 Q
dcpddc478
Aug 05 09
492 plays
13 School-Age Children
Children aged five to twelve years are an amazing group of people. They will drive you crazy one minute, and have you rolling with laughter the next. Come and take a closer look at "middle childhood".
Average
10 Q
pagiedamon
Sep 07 08
2679 plays
14 A Little Salt on it, Sir?
A salty quiz. Many thanks to Huw27 for setting me this challenge.
Average
10 Q
ozzz2002
Jul 30 09
594 plays
15 Tampa Bay Area, Famous for...
The Tampa Bay Area is home to many nationally and internationally famous people and institutions. Some of these may surprise you!
Tough
10 Q
ben3
Sep 04 07
1302 plays
16 Tiffany's "N"-teresting Quiz
All the answers to this quiz begin with the letter "N". Good luck!
Average
10 Q
tiffanyram
May 05 07
2670 plays
17 Uniquely Scotland
A quiz about things that are uniquely associated with Scotland, or that you will only find there. It's meant to be fun, so enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
Nodragon
Mar 19 09
1194 plays
18 Who Guild Mr. Body?
Mr. Body is dead-- murdered. The Body count is ten questions. Ten clues. Can you, with the help of the Quiz Makers' Guild, solve the mystery of "Who Guild Mr. Body?"
Tough
10 Q
pu2-ke-qi-ri
Feb 25 07
2541 plays
19 The Colour Mauve
When William Henry Perkin accidentally discovered the first artificial dye in 1856, no-one could have foreseen the impact it would have. This quiz was inspired by "Mauve", the biography of Perkin by Simon Garfield.
Difficult
10 Q
bucknallbabe
Jun 06 09
513 plays
20 Labyrinths
Ever walk a labyrinth? Ever wonder why they're always in folklore and mythology? This quiz will take you through labyrinthine history, purpose, and some surprising odds and ends.
Average
10 Q
coventry815
Mar 04 08
726 plays
21 Gesundheit!
Atchoo! Gesundheit! Sneezing throughout the ages and throughout the world has had some wonderful superstitions attached to it - here are a just a few
Difficult
10 Q
EmmaF2008
Aug 12 09
990 plays
22 Isn't It (Not Really) Romantic?
A just-for-fun and very slightly cynical look at the trappings of romance.
Difficult
10 Q
LilahDeDah
Aug 01 04
2100 plays
23 I Shot the Sheriff
This quiz features real and fictional sheriffs and real and metaphoric shootings (mostly). It is the result of an Author Central challenge by LeoDaVinci.
Average
10 Q
darksplash
Aug 30 09
435 plays
24 Famous Daydreams
To some, daydreams are images of pleasant things a dreamer wishes to happen; other people say daydreams are simply a way of not paying attention. This quiz offers new ways of seeing daydreams.
Average
10 Q
Windswept
Sep 10 09
402 plays
25 The Phoenix Takes Flight Across Funtrivia Part 3
In Parts 1 & 2, team "Phoenix Rising" invited you to tour FunTrivia on the wings of the mythical phoenix. Now, in Part 3, you and the legendary symbol of rebirth from destruction will make a return trip, visiting categories World through Literature.
Tough
10 Q
mike32768
Jun 01 08
276 plays
26 Beat The Crooks: Crime Prevention For All
There's always someone ready to part you from your hard-earned cash. Test how well prepared you are to avoid the attentions of criminals.
Easy
15 Q
darksplash
Jun 20 09
1377 plays
27 So You Think You Know Washington
Contrary to common belief, the state of Washington is not defined by Seattle. Some people don't like coffee! There are parts of the state with almost NO RAINFALL! Check out your knowledge of the Evergreen State.
Average
10 Q
brewster76
Mar 30 08
1662 plays
28 An RGB Rainbow
Ever seen the acronym RGB on your computer? You may know it stands for Red, Green, and Blue, colors from which a variety of shades can be made. This quiz takes these three hues into various fields of interest: hopefully it'll serve to brighten your day!
Tough
10 Q
darthrevan89
Mar 01 09
726 plays
29 Perfectly Pretty Precious Pearl
Throughout history pearls have been used to adorn, they have been used to show rank and wealth. Pearls are more than a pretty bauble, as I hope my quiz will show.
Average
10 Q
red_stone
Nov 12 07
1044 plays
30 Different Drums
The drum has a global cultural significance that far surpasses its use as a mere musical instrument. This quiz explores ten different drums and drummers culled from our universal cultural heritage.
Very Difficult
10 Q
socalmiguel
Feb 01 09
420 plays
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