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Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
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This quiz covers subjects from gun control and divorce to HIV and advertising, but the uniting theme is the manipulation of statistics. As the Hon. W. Richard Walton Sr. once said, "42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot."
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Tough
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skylarb
Aug 03 03
3375 plays
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Guild-y as Charged
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Another delightful smorgasbord of trivial treats brought to you by the Quiz Makers Guild. All questions are somehow related to 'guilt' and the answers are jam-packed with extra information.
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Leau
Oct 17 04
1380 plays
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I'm a Rat What's Your Excuse?
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Rats are much maligned creatures - I hope you enjoy this quiz about Rattus!
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Quiz_Beagle
Jul 13 09
369 plays
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Famous Janes
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Here is a quiz on world famous Janes. Thanks to JaneMarple for the idea for the quiz. I took a few liberties with the spelling of Jane.
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Tough
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martinjudo
Oct 14 09
816 plays
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Some Naked Truths
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A brief look at some famous unclothed images in fact and fiction. I'll give you an imaginary newspaper headline regarding a story, can you work out which incident I'm referring to? Most are British references but are well-known around the world.
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Mutchisman
Jun 02 08
1164 plays
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The Cultural Butterfly
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Butterflies are admired by many for their beautiful colors and ability to move with fluid grace. They also undergo tremendous transformation to become these airy beings. Come visit some of the ways the butterfly theme has crossed into modern culture.
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takrom
May 30 08
429 plays
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The World of Hotels
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Hotels of the worlds of music, games, literature and reality
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Tough
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Snowman
Jun 02 08
549 plays
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See If You Can Measure Up
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Some units of measurement are familiar to most people. Some units of measurement are familiar to few people. This quiz is about the latter types. Good luck.
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deputygary
Dec 18 07
1014 plays
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Dogs: Well, I Never Knew That!
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I have always loved dogs and have fairly recently discovered a love for quizzing. Hmmm...let's see if I can successfully combine the two!
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Tough
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jennybloggs
Oct 13 09
726 plays
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Scone of Contention
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So you think that you know about scones...And the famous Scot destiny stone...Well, if you would move...That assertion to prove...Take this quiz, make your mastery known.
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uglybird
Jul 22 04
552 plays
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Apples of Literature, History and Myth
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Judging from the frequent use of the apple in phrase, fable, myth and literature, this tree fruit holds a significant symbolic value for people of various cultures. Here is a sampling of apple references in literature, have a bite!
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thejazzkickazz
May 01 03
2253 plays
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Guild-y as Sin: Sloth
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In 1321, Dante climbed the terraces of Purgatory and saw a new deadly sin on each level. Now the Quiz Makers' Guild is making the same trip, and seeing things Dante never dreamed of. The fourth level is Sloth. Coming soon: Greed, by patricck.
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TabbyTom
Oct 21 09
177 plays
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Scarecrows Aren't What They Seem!
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Traditionally a scarecrow is a human shaped figure that is dressed up and stands in a field to scare birds away from feeding on crops and grains. Did you know there is much more to a scarecrow than this?
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Tough
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funnytrivianna
Sep 12 08
855 plays
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All That's Left
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This quiz is a celebration of left-handedness.
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Tough
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stardaisy
Jun 29 07
933 plays
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Try Not to Yawn!
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Before you finish taking this quiz, it's likely you'll yawn at least once, (hopefully not out of boredom)! :) You cannot imagine how many times I yawned while doing research for this quiz! Have fun and enjoy!
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NalaMarie
Dec 03 08
2850 plays
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Songs You Love to Hate - Volume 1
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You know them; you hate them; they go around the windmills of your mind until you want to scream. These Irritating Ditties are dedicated to our UK listeners - but the questions are not what you might think. Tune in at your peril - you have been warned!
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highfells
Feb 19 08
720 plays
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The Post Apocalypse Survival Quiz
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Are you ready for an apocalypse? Take this handy quiz to pick up some survival tips in a light hearted look at the end of the world.
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EmmaF2008
Aug 15 09
435 plays
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Survival of the Well Prepared
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As we stroll through life, with all of our humdrum, daily routines we rarely stop and think our lives are on the line. What would you do in a dangerous situation? Let's visit a few locales and see if you're prepared enough to save your life.
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triviabrandi
Aug 27 07
1098 plays
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People's Sexiest Man NOT Alive
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What if People Magazine's annual "Sexiest Man" contest included our favorite fictional leading men? Can you recognize some of the sexiest heroes and villains of literature and film?
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katieluvsitaly
Feb 20 07
984 plays
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Watch Closely!; Timepiece Trivia
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Do you know what time it is? You glance at your fancy watch, but how much do you know about this remarkable invention? Take some 'time' to test your knowledge.
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lompocjoe
Nov 15 07
537 plays
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The Pencil
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Consider the ubiquitous yellow pencil. One of the most commonly used but underappreciated objects in the world. Take this quiz and discover the history that made the technological wonder that is the modern pencil!
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pu2-ke-qi-ri
Jan 21 05
906 plays
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The Spells Harry Potter Doesn't Know...
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Harry Potter may be getting the finest magical education Hogwarts has to offer, but he doesn't know it all! This quiz covers several spells you won't find in those hallowed halls...
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gypsy1326
Sep 14 09
258 plays
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Put the Blame On Me
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The theme of this quiz is "blame". Thank you to kyleisalive for the title of this quiz.
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Difficult
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martinjudo
Oct 21 09
549 plays
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Tattoos - History, Culture and Health Risks
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Tattoos have been part of society since 2000 B.C. Some people used tattoos to indicate key moments in their life, some used them to show social rankings in their community and some people use them to show their individuality.
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ralzzz
Feb 29 04
1011 plays
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Bovines Are Divine
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Do you think bovines are divine? Even if you think they're just kind of interesting, you might enjoy this quiz celebrating cows of fact, fiction, and beyond!
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gretas
Mar 05 06
624 plays
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A Scatological Quiz
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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.
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Mink
Nov 22 04
2586 plays
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Never Take Rocks for Granite
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Are you expecting a geology quiz? Don't take it for granite! There are lots of other types of 'rock' out there and this quiz will look at a few of them.
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helen295
Jul 28 09
273 plays
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The Phoenix Takes Flight Across Fun Trivia Part 2
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The team Phoenix Rising invites you to visit every category at Fun trivia on the wings of the mythical phoenix. In Part 2, this symbol of rebirth from destruction visits the categories of Literature through World.
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JCSon
May 13 08
426 plays
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Trivia About Trivia
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There is not a quiz on this site simply about trivia itself, so let's see how much everyone knows about the basis of this website! All information is from Ken Jennings' book "Brainiac".
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adams627
Mar 30 08
795 plays
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Sporks and Other Strange Implements
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Sporks and other strange implements: is it science or common sense that makes these tools practical or just plain insane?
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Tough
10 Q
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Danny22202
Aug 09 09
390 plays
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