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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 (196, 2 new) folder By The Numbers (116, 1 new)
folder Colors (70, 1 new) folder Common Bond (356, 4 new)
folder Gems and Birthstones (48) folder Mixed (1881, 6 new)
folder Names (72, 1 new) folder Superstitions, Magic and Phobias (75)
folder The Unexplained (96) folder Thematic Fun (722, 8 new)
folder True or False (71) folder Urban Legends (13)
folder World Records (24) folder Quiz Creation Guidelines
folder Family Life (30) folder Quizmaker Tune-Ups (55)
Editors: Exit10, LeoDaVinci, trident87, Nannanut, Pagiedamon Quiz Search:

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1 Common Bond #4
Answer the first nine questions on topics ranging from Egyptian mythology to muppets and try to figure out the living thing which links all of them.
Tough
10 Q
zorba_scank
Jun 10 08
822 plays
2 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
1332 plays
3 Men With Hats
Once upon a time, men used to wear hats…
Average
10 Q
lones78
Sep 09 09
714 plays
4 WWE Questions
No, this is not in the wrong category. It is also not what you would expect from the title. Come in to find some "wonderfully worded enquiries"!
Average
10 Q
WesleyCrusher
Jul 18 09
330 plays
5 You're the Detective!
The clues are there, the suspects are waiting. Use your common sense and trivia know-how to solve the crime, and remember; you always get your man. Good luck, and have fun!
Difficult
10 Q
doorsfan58
Aug 06 08
1158 plays
6 Guilding the Stones: November
The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches November; according to the American Gem Society, the citrine.
Tough
10 Q
Quiz_Beagle
Nov 18 09
261 plays
7 Joliette Masquerade
The annual Joliette get together is planned as a masquerade party. You have been invited - but are you up to the challenges which various Joliettes will set you while you're there?
Tough
10 Q
MaggieG
Apr 29 07
747 plays
8 What's It Got in Its Pocketses Then?
If I look in my pockets I have some things that might make an interesting quiz. I hope you think so too! Enjoy!
Average
10 Q
Quiz_Beagle
Sep 28 07
1575 plays
9 What Do You Know About The Netherlands? (Part 2)
Maybe you played part 1 of these series and came back for more. Well, this one offers more questions for you to answer. Let's see if you pass this level.
Average
10 Q
Esther74
Oct 17 08
495 plays
10 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
5538 plays
11 We'll Always Have Parrots!
What's a parrot to you? A talkative pet, a jewel-toned forest bird, a crop pest, a status symbol, dinner, or even a Monty Python sketch? People and parrots have lived together for most of human history. Take this quiz to find out more!
Tough
10 Q
pu2-ke-qi-ri
Jan 30 07
633 plays
12 All About Norfolk, England
I have run out of things to quiz about in Suffolk, so I thought I would move a little to the north to the delightful county of Norfolk. This quiz is about the place, its geography, people and history.
Tough
10 Q
Lizzbett
May 02 08
543 plays
13 In a Pickle!
Ten questions that are all linked by the theme of pickles and pickling. I hope you manage to get yourself out of this pickle! Enjoy.
Average
10 Q
jonnowales
Jul 17 09
390 plays
14 Zombies!
Questions about zombies across all Fun Trivia categories--enjoy! (and aim for the head) For the purposes of this quiz, infected humans and animals count as zombies.
Tough
20 Q
john_sunseri
Dec 22 09
327 plays
15 Would You Like an Oatcake?
You might never have heard of the oatcake, but for many it has been a staple food. It has also inspired a poem, the name of a cover band and has a fanzine named after it.
Tough
10 Q
Calpurnia09
Jan 06 10
264 plays
16 German Jewish Surnames - Their Meanings
Some of these names may sound familiar, some may be unusual, but they all have a story to tell.
Tough
10 Q
severnriver
Jan 16 08
957 plays
17 Sailor Superstitions
"What the sea wants, the sea will have." Many sailors were so in awe of the ocean, they never bothered to learn to swim. Can you answer these questions about maritime superstitions?
Very Difficult
10 Q
Czolgolz
Dec 25 07
2763 plays
18 Theatrical Superstitions
Theater people are a superstitious lot. Maybe it has something to do with the fear of screwing up in front of a large audience. At any rate, see if you know your theater lore.
Difficult
10 Q
Czolgolz
Dec 12 07
2457 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
636 plays
20 Australian Christmas
Christmas Downunder is hot and sunny. Here is a collection of Christmas Trivia including some songs, traditions and even a little history. I hope you enjoy it.
Average
10 Q
Nannanut
Nov 19 03
5580 plays
21 Whatever possessed them to call it that?
Have you ever stopped and thought about how everyday objects and inventions got their names? Here's a chance for you to do so!
Tough
10 Q
huw27
Jul 16 09
597 plays
22 South Africa - General Stuff
South Africa has been through many changes in the last decade. Here are some questions relating to the new and the old.
Difficult
10 Q
madison_17
Jan 08 07
1170 plays
23 Guilding the Stone: September
The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches September; according to the American Gem Society, the sapphire. As it's my wife's birthstone, I thought I'd delve into the history of the gem that takes so much of my hard-earned cash.
Tough
10 Q
Snowman
Aug 29 09
183 plays
24 The Kitchen Sink -- "S"
An eclectic mixture of questions that involves everything and the kitchen sink. All answers begin with the letter "S". Be sure to read the Interesting Info for some fascinating facts!
Average
10 Q
trident87
Dec 18 07
3213 plays
25 Birds I Have Known
This quiz is all to do with birds that have played some part in my life. On reading through it, you may think me quite urbane - or more likely, just a little bit odd. Have fun getting to know my birds!
Tough
10 Q
Huw27
Jul 19 09
324 plays
26 Dungeons and Dragons
Not everything is quite what it seems. This quiz, for instance, has absolutely nothing to do with the role playing game! Enjoy. :)
Tough
10 Q
jonnowales
Sep 21 08
477 plays
27 Captain Cook or Captain Kirk?
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!
Difficult
10 Q
LilahDeDah
May 30 05
4056 plays
28 Death and Taxes
YOU MUST TAKE THIS QUIZ! (At least according to one author, who cited death and taxes as the only two certainties in life.) Nine questions about death, nine about taxes, and two about both. It shouldn't be too taxing, if you're not brain dead.
Average
20 Q
Correspondguy
Sep 15 09
615 plays
29 Fear Thy Red X
This quiz is about some weird and obscure phobias. Fear of the dark, spiders, and snakes have no place here. Keep your wits about you as we plunge into fear!
Average
10 Q
deconstructor5
Oct 01 09
252 plays
30 Carbon Glitter
This carbon stone sparkles and glitters, here is my quiz on diamonds.
Average
10 Q
red_stone
Oct 07 07
1662 plays
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