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1.
  Famous Meals from History   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of these meals are famous because of the people or events with which they were connected, and others simply because of their extravagance. Come take your taste buds on a journey through time!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Mar 14 23
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looney_tunes editor
Mar 14 23
11977 plays
2.
Henry Sees the Swan Upping
  Henry Sees the Swan Upping   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
My Lord, the Earl of Warwick, has been invited to attend the annual swan upping. I have been asked to go to help run errands and the like! It's going to be a busy day! Want to come along?
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Dec 30 16
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ponycargirl editor
1846 plays
3.
Tales of the Car Run
  Tales of the Car Run   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This is definitely an event that should be placed on a car enthusiast's bucket list! Whether a participating or spectating, the "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run" is sure to please!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Oct 12 16
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ponycargirl editor
688 plays
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Henry At Court  Dressed to the Nines
  Henry At Court: Dressed to the Nines!   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Warwick Castle is all abuzz! We have been invited to the King's Christmas Court. Normally I am not very concerned with fashion, but it is my position to help where needed. None of us want to embarrass Earl Warwick! We need to be dressed to the nines!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Dec 09 16
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ponycargirl editor
1913 plays
5.
Sell All My Old Clothes  Im Off to Heaven
  Sell All My Old Clothes - I'm Off to Heaven   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Would you die for fashion? Let us take a look at some of the fashion and beauty trends which have been linked to injury, illness or even death.
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jun 04 16
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Plodd
845 plays
6.
  Life in Elizabethan England   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Beyond the glittering court of Queen Elizabeth I, England swelled with social and political change. The island nation had reached its Golden Age (1558-1603).
Average, 10 Qns, Pagiedamon, Dec 04 09
Average
Pagiedamon gold member
3660 plays
7.
  The History of Smoking   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The stupidest thing I ever did was start smoking. In an effort to find enlightenment and quit, I've made this quiz about the history of this bizarre habit. Try (wheeze, gulp) and have a little fun (cough, gasp)...ok?...(hack hack)...
Average, 15 Qns, dobrov, Mar 02 18
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dobrov
Mar 02 18
5420 plays
8.
Ending Up On the Fence
  Ending Up On the Fence   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Humans have built many types of fences for many reasons. Some of the reasons have been decoration, protection, and even creating boundaries. This quiz is about ten types of fences.
Easier, 10 Qns, mlcmlc, May 14 19
Easier
mlcmlc gold member
May 14 19
642 plays
9.
Tales of Utopia
  Tales of Utopia   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Even though the term 'utopia' is defined as an 'imaginary society', many people throughout history have attempted to create this ideal place. Although a worthy effort might have been made, was a utopia ever created?
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Mar 22 24
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ponycargirl editor
Mar 22 24
611 plays
10.
  Underwear Over the Years editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the beginning ... the loincloth was underwear and overwear, a caveman's all-you-wear. Later, where you wore what, which under what, or what over which, showed you were up with what's what. And then Madonna arrived, and it all went over the top!
Average, 10 Qns, ing, Feb 20 14
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ing
3167 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What was rubbed on the head, in ye olde England of the middle ages, as a cure for baldness?

From Quiz "Folk Remedies Then and Now"




11.
  The History of the Chamberpot editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In response to Rowena8482's Author Challenge, here it is - a quiz on the history of that useful object, the chamberpot.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 29 12
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stedman editor
2838 plays
12.
  Tales of the Grand Tour 2   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Planning an itinerary for the Grand Tour had to have taken a lot of time. What was there to see in each of the stops along the way? See if you can match some of the main attractions with the city where they were found.
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jun 19 19
Easier
ponycargirl editor
Jun 19 19
650 plays
13.
  Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the fascinating early history of tobacco and smoking. It's interesting and not difficult.
Average, 10 Qns, Godwit, Nov 01 09
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Godwit gold member
2681 plays
14.
  Visions of the Future, From the Past   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
As history has unfolded, some of these flights of fancy have become fact, others seem a long way off. As science and technology have advanced, human nature has remained unchanged, and as humans we are fascinated by the shape of things to come.
Average, 15 Qns, tim10001, Apr 03 21
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tim10001
Apr 03 21
9281 plays
15.
  The Purple People Eaters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Cannibalism is a barbaric practice that has been practised in many cultures throughout history. Here are ten facts on same.
Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jun 29 15
Easier
Creedy gold member
2577 plays
16.
  The Servants' Quarters   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the 17th century onward the houses of the rich in the British Isles had separate living arrangements for the servants. Life there was very different from that enjoyed by their employers.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Nov 22 11
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Christinap
1231 plays
17.
  Entertainment to Die For   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Though dangerous forms of entertainment are still widely practiced in modern times, many events that were highly popular in the past regularly resulted in serious injury or even death. This quiz explores some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jun 21 20
Average
LadyNym gold member
Jun 21 20
442 plays
18.
  Twist in My Sobriety   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 1927, aged 9, my Grandma signed "the pledge" - let's take a look at the history and roots of the various Temperance Movements around the world over the years.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Apr 19 19
Average
Rowena8482 gold member
Apr 19 19
3511 plays
19.
  Help! My Dog Won't Eat My Homework!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Homework seems to be the bane of every schoolchild these days, but were things always so bad? Let's explore the changing attitudes towards homework in America over the years to see if there ever was a time when dogs didn't have to eat your homework.
Average, 10 Qns, jmorrow, May 17 11
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jmorrow editor
1922 plays
20.
  Tales of the Grand Tour   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What did aristocratic young men do in the 17th century when they turned twenty-one? Why, they went on a Grand Tour, of course! "A man who has not been to Italy is always conscious of an inferiority." ---Samuel Johnson, 1776
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, May 30 19
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ponycargirl editor
May 30 19
421 plays
21.
  Talks with Taxi Drivers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with the history of the good old taxi cab. Enjoy the ride.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Feb 16 16
Average
Creedy gold member
578 plays
22.
  Historical Costumes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A fashionable quiz on historical costumes!
Average, 10 Qns, sassyfrass, Mar 29 20
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sassyfrass
Mar 29 20
5070 plays
23.
  Tales of the Bungee   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever wondered about the origins of bungee jumping? I took some time to read about the activity after my son told me that he was planning a trip to New Zealand, where he would be going bungee jumping!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, May 17 18
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ponycargirl editor
May 17 18
401 plays
24.
  I Read It In The "Daily News"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The New York 'Daily News' was considered to be a right wing paper in the 1960s. This quiz is not about the paper, but historical facts mentioned in Tom Paxton's satirical song "Daily News".
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jun 22 10
Easier
darksplash
1334 plays
25.
  Undies Through the Ages   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Let's take a peek into underwear drawers past and present. Nothing salacious, you understand! My sources for information are 'Unmentionables: A Brief History of Underwear' by Elaine Benson and John Esten, Wikipedia, and other web sites.
Tough, 15 Qns, Cymruambyth, May 29 11
Tough
Cymruambyth gold member
1259 plays
26.
  Human Rights and Human Wrongs   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Kyleisalive's challenge caused me to ponder the massive social changes that have taken place since the 1960s, particularly how former human 'rights' are now 'wrongs' and vice versa.
Average, 10 Qns, caramellor, Jan 04 16
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caramellor
757 plays
27.
  Situla - Not Just Another Bucket   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I was on FunTrivia when a bucket started talking to me. Actually, it told me it was a situla, and invited me to learn about its friends and relations. You're welcome to join me!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Nov 15 11
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looney_tunes editor
452 plays
28.
  A Trip to Regency England   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Good heavens, you have arrived in Regency England! Do you know enough about slang and customs to survive? Test your knowledge of the world of Jane Austen, Napoleon, and Nelson with this quiz!
Tough, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 07 23
Tough
lordprescott gold member
Jan 07 23
236 plays
29.
  Drumming Out!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Today the term "drumming out" means being removed from an organization in shame in dishonor. Where did the term originate and how was it used? Let's see if we can find out.
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Mar 11 20
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ponycargirl editor
Mar 11 20
435 plays
30.
  Open and Shut   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Doors are a part of everyday life. Here's a quiz on some door history. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, mlcmlc, Oct 03 11
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mlcmlc gold member
1179 plays
31.
  Tales of the Royal Meeting   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Royal Meeting, horse racing that has been held at the Ascot Racecourse since 1711, is an annual event held in Berkshire, England. Deeply rooted in history and tradition, the race is considered to be a major social event. Let's go off to the races!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jun 09 19
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ponycargirl editor
Jun 09 19
188 plays
32.
  We Used to Wait   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years, we have grown used to waiting for increasingly short periods of time to receive communications.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 08 11
Average
looney_tunes editor
861 plays
33.
  Ash You Like It   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A few facts about the history of cigarettes. Got a match?
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Apr 01 17
Average
Creedy gold member
540 plays
34.
  Folk Remedies Then and Now   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with common remedies of the day, from as far back as the Middle Ages to those that are, rather gruesomely, sometimes still in use today.
Tough, 10 Qns, Creedy, Nov 29 09
Tough
Creedy gold member
1545 plays
35.
  Hairstyle History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about male and female hairstyle fashion history. It may make you very glad you missed the fashion!
Average, 10 Qns, adawaz, Jun 22 10
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adawaz
1912 plays
36.
  Eyre Conditioning   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
... or alternately, Heir Conditioning, because this quiz is all about Jane Eyre's job, being a governess in 19th century England.
Average, 10 Qns, CSLwoman, Apr 11 19
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CSLwoman
Apr 11 19
213 plays
37.
  Regency Slang   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you who enjoy Regency novels, you'll know they had slang just as we do today. Were you to go out for the day in Regency England, you may hear a few phrases and sayings unfamiliar to modern ears. I hope you enjoy this little leap back in time.
Average, 10 Qns, Waitakere, Dec 29 12
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Waitakere
605 plays
38.
  Impossible Predictions That Came True   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Predictions by their nature talk of a future event. Most never come true but some do. The following questions concern some of the latter.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Aug 07 16
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Spontini
662 plays
39.
  It Seemed Fashionable at the Time   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A pot pourri of outdated fashions and the fashionable over time.
Tough, 10 Qns, cazza2902, Feb 25 15
Tough
cazza2902 gold member
793 plays
40.
  Fireworks    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A few questions about the history of fireworks. Safety first, and enjoy the show!
Average, 10 Qns, mlcmlc, Jun 30 11
Average
mlcmlc gold member
752 plays
41.
  The Things They Did for Love   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Famous love stories have captured the romantic imagination for centuries. How many of these lovers can you identify from the descriptions given? Please do NOT use the ampersand (& sign).
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jun 13 10
Difficult
Cymruambyth gold member
985 plays
42.
  Going, Going, Gone    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief look at auctions, auction houses and things that come under the hammer.
Tough, 10 Qns, Christinap, Jan 02 16
Tough
Christinap
673 plays
43.
  Way Too Trivial Trivia on 1860s Trousers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you noticed in US Civil War movies that all the civilian men are wearing trousers (and the soldiers too)? Here's a quiz about those civilian trousers, with trivia about how they resembled today's and how they didn't.
Tough, 10 Qns, littlepup, Nov 27 16
Tough
littlepup
249 plays
44.
  No Smokin' in the Boys' Room   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Efforts to ban smoking began showing up shortly after Europeans learned about tobacco from Native Americans. Anti-smokers have tried many different approaches to do away with the use of tobacco.
Average, 10 Qns, wilbill, Dec 07 14
Average
wilbill
396 plays
45.
  Why Would You Do That?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Human rights violations have been a problem throughout history, but how much do you know about them? Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Oidioid32123, Mar 22 14
Tough
Oidioid32123
682 plays
46.
  Can Buy Me Love    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The world's oldest profession has a very interesting history. Here are a few questions about how some decide that they "Can Buy Me Love", even if for a short time.
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Jul 03 19
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Jul 03 19
360 plays
47.
  Psychedelic History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are those who don't learn from history doomed to repeat it? That would be such a bummer.
Tough, 10 Qns, uglybird, Jan 27 18
Tough
uglybird
Jan 27 18
306 plays
48.
  Why Bother?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many people around the world do things each day to help their fellow human beings. This quiz will ask some questions about the history of some of these humanitarian people and groups that have responded to the question "why bother?".
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Dec 30 18
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Dec 30 18
299 plays
49.
  Mixed Nuts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief look at the treatment of the insane through the ages, with particular reference to England.
Tough, 10 Qns, StarStruck60, Jun 09 10
Tough
StarStruck60
537 plays
50.
  Regency Thieves' Cant    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Courtesy of the Fun Trivia Time Machine, you're visiting the early 19th century and the murky underworld of thieves and miscreants. Your guide tries to translate, but does he help or confuse you even more?
Average, 15 Qns, Waitakere, Jan 03 13
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Waitakere
393 plays
51.
  Cigar Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tobacco leaves wrapped in a cylinder and ignited have a long and rich history.
Average, 10 Qns, fabulouscoops, Jun 12 12
Average
fabulouscoops
581 plays
52.
  This Land is MY Land!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Indigenous tribal land claims worldwide are often laughed away. However, historically no-one else has a better claim.
Average, 10 Qns, Bogdiver, Jan 16 17
Average
Bogdiver
398 plays
53.
  The Incredible, Edible Leg   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You've heard of 'dog eat dog', well this quiz is all about 'man eat man'.
Tough, 10 Qns, StarStruck60, Jul 20 09
Tough
StarStruck60
566 plays
54.
  A Personal History of British Motoring   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After 43 years of international motoring, illness has forced me to give up driving. As a result, I present a very personal, overly romantic, and incomplete history of the English Sporting and Touring Car. Pinches of salt should be taken.
Tough, 10 Qns, Englizzie, Sep 14 09
Tough
Englizzie
289 plays
55.
  International Black History, 20th Century    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To fill the sad void that is this category on a very important subject that has influenced so many other movements and events that have several quizzes.
Average, 10 Qns, socratessoul, Apr 28 08
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socratessoul
1484 plays
56.
  Textile Technicals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The ability to mass manufacture textiles enabled fashion as we know it to exist. But where did it all start? Come with me on an exploration of the history of textiles.
Tough, 10 Qns, StarStruck60, Dec 30 18
Tough
StarStruck60
Dec 30 18
279 plays
57.
  The Main Attraction    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Roll up, roll up and play the amazing funfair quiz. Everybody wins a prize.
Tough, 10 Qns, StarStruck60, Jul 21 09
Tough
StarStruck60
444 plays
58.
  A Brief History of Tobacco    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a brief quiz about tobacco, the "filthy weed," and its use.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852, May 07 09
Average
daver852 gold member
903 plays
59.
  Anatomy of an Early 1860s Fashion Bonnet    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how an 1860-1864 bonnet looked. This is the Civil War era in the US, but fashion ignored political boundaries. The spoon bonnet lasted just those years, though, then fashion decreed it was gone!
Tough, 10 Qns, littlepup, Nov 26 16
Tough
littlepup
137 plays
60.
  Real Life Wizards    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Gandalf? Harry Potter? Bah! Take a little broomstick tour through some of history's real life practitioners of magic ...
Difficult, 10 Qns, Lovepuddin, Feb 02 05
Difficult
Lovepuddin
565 plays
61.
  I Smell a Rat    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief history of Britain's great unwashed and the accompanying scourges.
Average, 10 Qns, Englizzie, Sep 26 11
Average
Englizzie
752 plays
62.
  A Tail of Two Cities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What with the tail being the end of the animal, I thought it might be interesting to visit a pet cemetery in both Paris and London, and find out about their most notable inmates ...
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Jul 05 13
Average
Rowena8482 gold member
330 plays
63.
  They Violated That Taboo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Couldn't find a category under cooking or cuisine. So bring the salt and pepper and prepare to consume this quiz about cannibalism.
Tough, 10 Qns, davefarm, Jul 27 09
Tough
davefarm
675 plays
64.
  Jousting - Medieval and Modern    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jousting, the sport of medieval knights.
Tough, 10 Qns, ardhoniel, Feb 01 13
Tough
ardhoniel
552 plays
65.
  Crazy Little Things Called Gloves    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Yes, those things that you wear on your hands. They have been around since the Stone Age, for protection, for aggression and even for enhancement. Here's some trivia about gloves to test your knowledge of these hand-warmers and fashion accessories.
Average, 10 Qns, MadBee, Sep 13 09
Average
MadBee
448 plays
66.
  A Brief History of the Bong    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A water pipe or bong is one of the oldest known methods of consuming cannabis, tobacco or other herbs. Lets explore the rich history and traditions associated with bongs.
Tough, 10 Qns, schudacris, Dec 10 18
Tough
schudacris
Dec 10 18
113 plays
67.
  Novelties From The Past    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Innovations keep popping up. In cookery, industry, social behaviour , scientific methods, etc. The questions in this quiz are all related to such 'novelties from the past'.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Mar 25 14
Tough
flem-ish
1882 plays
68.
  History of Postal and Courier Services    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the history of worldwide postal and courier services.
Tough, 10 Qns, Filmfreak82, Aug 12 11
Tough
Filmfreak82
278 plays
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Social History Trivia Questions

1. In Genesis, Chapter 38, who provides evidence that there was prostitution during Biblical times?

From Quiz
Can Buy Me Love

Answer: Judah

This chapter in Genesis reports that Judah hired a veiled woman for sexual purposes. She asked for a young goat for her services. It turns out that she was actually Judah's daughter-in-law, but he didn't realize it at the time because of the veil.

2. The word "bong" has several origin stories but more than likely came from the word "buang". A buang was usually made from bamboo and was used to smoke tobacco or hashish. What language does buang come from?

From Quiz A Brief History of the Bong

Answer: Thai

Buang comes from the Thai language! The Anglicized "bong" probably came from American soldiers stationed at the five military bases in Thailand during the Vietnam War are said to have heard locals calling bamboo water pipes "baung"s.

3. The first Royal Meeting event took place in 1711. Who is the British monarch given credit for beginning the tradition?

From Quiz Tales of the Royal Meeting

Answer: Queen Anne

It is said that Queen Anne, who was absolutely crazy about horses, was riding near Windsor Castle one day and found the site upon which the Ascot Racecourse has been located for over three hundred years. The first race there, run on August 11, 1711, was called "Her Majesty's Plate", and consisted of three heats that were each four miles long. Seven horses were entered into this race; the rules stated the entrants could be a mare or gelding, over the age of six, that carried 12 stones, which was roughly equal to 168 pounds today. While it is known that seven horses competed at the first race, however, the name of the winner was not recorded.

4. How many worldwide volunteers are involved with the "International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)"?

From Quiz Why Bother?

Answer: 17 million

The International Committee of the Red Cross had been formed in 1863, and was expanded in 1919 to include the Red Crescent Societies in 1919. The IFRC exists in every country of the world. The IFRC is especially well-known for mobilizing volunteers to offer humanitarian assistance after disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and tsunamis. In many countries, they are also linked with healthcare groups that also assist during emergency response.

5. How did the term "psychedelic" originate?

From Quiz Psychedelic History

Answer: In 1956, a Canadian British expatriate psychiatrist coined the term to denote hallucinogenic drugs at a meeting of the New York Academy of Sciences.

Humphry Osmond coined the term "psychedelic" intending it to signify a revealing of the mind. He emigrated to Canada and became the director of a psychiatric hospital. He was impressed with the similarity between the effects of psychedelic substances and the symptoms of schizophrenia.

6. The phrase "drumming out" refers to being dishonorably dismissed. Traditionally speaking, from what was a person dishonorably dismissed?

From Quiz Drumming Out!

Answer: Military service

A dishonorable discharge from military service can only happen if an enlisted person is court martialed. Convictions for serious offenses, such as desertion or murder, result in not only immediate dismissal, but also a person losing all potential veteran benefits. According to the United States Department of Defense, 157 people were dishonorably discharged or drummed out of the military in 2014. Although the discharge may not happen to the beat of a drum today, it is still considered to be a disgrace.

7. A form of cigarettes were first smoked in which country to the south of the United States?

From Quiz Ash You Like It

Answer: Mexico

Dating as far back as 1400-1600 BC, old cultivation sites for growing tobacco have been found in Mexico. This substance was smoked in many American Indian tribes as well, both for ceremonial purpose or just as a relaxing pastime. This took place long before tobacco was introduced to the rest of the world through European settlement.

8. By 1860, what styles of shorts or knee breeches or any shorter-than-ankle-length trousers were acceptable for adult men?

From Quiz Way Too Trivial Trivia on 1860s Trousers

Answer: virtually none, all were ankle length

Little boys got to wear shorts, but grown men were pretty well limited to ankle-length trousers, if they wanted to stay in fashion. Knee breeches of colonial days had finally disappeared, and capri length just wasn't a thing. I'm sure I will see or someone will point out a period photo or painting of an old man in knee breeches or an immigrant in native clothing wearing something short now that I've said that, but they'd still be a rare exception. And even as I type, I thought of one: Zouave chasseur trousers. But we won't go there. Trousers were ankle length.

9. What was the basic underlying material that formed a typical 1860s fashion bonnet and kept its shape?

From Quiz Anatomy of an Early 1860s Fashion Bonnet

Answer: buckram and wire

Buckram was a coarse canvas with a stiffening treatment added. Wire was, well, just thin, stiff wire. The buckram formed the basic part of the bonnet over the head and possibly the small vertical oval/round section in back. The wire added stiffening over the forehead and down where the ties attached. Bonnets didn't take well to moisture, which, in the worst case, could make the buckram wilt and cause rust marks from the wire. Cardboard, though not corrugated, cut in separate piece was actually used to stiffen some sun bonnets, but they were a different critter entirely from dressy fashion bonnets.

10. In the book "The World Set Free", published in 1914, the author wrote of atomic bombs, tremendous pillars of fire and radioactive vapour drifting and killing all they overtook. Who was the author?

From Quiz Impossible Predictions That Came True

Answer: H. G. Wells

The Manhattan Project, which led to the development of nuclear bombs did not start until 1939 and the first bombs dropped in anger did not happen until 1945. We are all too aware today how accurate that description is.

11. Carriages for hire began to appear in London from the early 17th century. What was the names given to these vehicles at that time?

From Quiz Talks with Taxi Drivers

Answer: Hackney carriages

When these horse drawn carriages for hire first appeared in London at the beginning of the 17th century, they were notorious for the services (or lack of) provided and the style of conveyances used. So Parliament stepped in, as Parliament always does when the sniff of any free enterprise is in the air, and, in 1654, enacted "An Ordinance for the Regulation of Hackney-Coachmen in London and the places adjacent" to try to improve matters. The first official licences for same date from 1652. At that time, there was a smaller, one horse hackney carriage capable of transporting one or two people about town, and the larger hackney coach which could carry up to six. This had four wheels and two horses, so in effect it was the Rolls Royce of hire cabs.

12. What is another name for the gruesome topic of cannibalism?

From Quiz The Purple People Eaters

Answer: Anthropophagy

Cannibalism is the practice of one human or group of humans consuming all or part of another human or humans. It has been practised by many cultures throughout history, often with devastating results. There is even one theory that the Neanderthals as a race of people weren't bred out of existence by intermarrying with our modern ancestors, but because our modern ancestors ate them.

13. Pope Urban VII issued the first known ban on smoking in 1590. What was the penalty for violating his edict?

From Quiz No Smokin' in the Boys' Room

Answer: Excommunication

Urban VII died only two weeks into his Papacy. That was long enough, though, to ban tobacco "in the porchway of or inside a church, whether it be by chewing it, smoking it with a pipe or sniffing it in powdered form through the nose." With some changes, the ban remained in place until Pope Benedict XIII (a smoker) rescinded it in 1724.

14. Where did the original inhabitants in the Americas originally come from?

From Quiz This Land is MY Land!

Answer: Asia

Although this subject has been hotly debated in the past it is now widely accepted that the original settlers in the Americas arrived from Asia. They are most closely related to ancient Siberian nomads. The Ket tribe, of which there are fewer than 1,500 members left in Russia, are thought to be the closest living relatives to all present day native Americans.

15. The Romans punished what ancient empire severely after defeating them in the Punic Wars?

From Quiz Why Would You Do That?

Answer: Carthage

The Punic Wars were wars ended in the downfall of Carthage. Most of the Carthaginians died during the war due to starvation or dying in combat. Many of the survivors were murdered, and others were sold into slavery. It was, in effect, an act of genocide. 'Carthago delenda est' ('Carthage must be destroyed [wiped out]') was meant quite literally. All of Carthage's land was seized by the Roman Republic.

16. The Cimetière des Chiens et Autres Animaux Domestiques in Paris is often cited as the first pet cemetery of the "modern" era, having opened in 1899. Its Art Nouveau main entrance is world famous; which architect designed it?

From Quiz A Tail of Two Cities

Answer: Eugène Petit

As well as being an architect, Eugene Petit was also a respected artist, specialising in still life work. Some of his best known paintings feature dogs, both hunting and retrievers. The Art Noveau movement was at its height during the last decade of the nineteenth century and the first decade of the twentieth. Émile Gallé was famous for his Art Noveau work in glass, and Robert de Montesquiou was his Patron. Louis Majorelle was known for his fine furniture and interior design work.

17. Who was generally accepted as the most senior servant in the household?

From Quiz The Servants' Quarters

Answer: Butler

The butler was the most senior servant. Not only did he ensure that the household ran smoothly by keeping discipline amongst the other servants, he also greeted guests, oversaw the serving of meals, had the key to the wine cellar, looked after the family silver, and was generally indispensable to the family who employed him. In the servants' quarters his word was law. A good butler could be virtually invisible when the necessity arose, and he often knew a great number of the family secrets.

18. The first thing the bucket wanted to make clear was about its origins. In what language was the word 'situla' used to describe a bucket?

From Quiz Situla - Not Just Another Bucket

Answer: Latin

'Situla' was the Latin word for a bucket, used to describe a wide range of items. Situlae were usually highly decorated, and could be made from a variety of materials, as well as coming in many different sizes and shapes. The earliest situlae date from the Bronze Age (roughly from 1000 BCE), and were generally made of bronze.

19. What country had the first documented courier service in 2400BC?

From Quiz History of Postal and Courier Services

Answer: Egypt

Pharaohs used couriers in Egypt for sending their written documents.

20. The Chinese are credited with the discovery of gunpowder and the invention and development of fireworks. What is believed to have been roasted to create the first firecracker?

From Quiz Fireworks

Answer: bamboo

One legend tells that a Chinese chef mixed saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal and when placed on the fire, this created a colorful flame. When he tried to burn the same inside a bamboo shoot, it exploded with a loud noise. There are other Chinese legends that tell the story of the discovery of gunpowder and fireworks. Fireworks were gradually included in Chinese daily life to be used for fun, to ward off evil, weddings, and victory celebrations, etc.

21. Here in Australia, the early British colonists had to wait for a ship to arrive from England to bring news of loved ones back home. Approximately how long did the voyage from England to Australia take in the late 18th century?

From Quiz We Used to Wait

Answer: 8 months

The First Fleet, ships intended to establish the first British settlement in what is now known as Australia, left Portsmouth on 13 May, 1787, and arrived at Port Jackson, now Sydney, between the 18th and the 20th of January, 1788. The voyage took between 250 and 252 days, which is representative of the times taken by other vessels at that time. This is roughly 36 weeks, or a bit over 8 months. Of course, sailing ships' voyages were dependent on the winds, so times were rather variable, but not enough so as to make any of the other options feasible.

22. Auctions have been recorded as far back as 500BC in Babylon. What was offered for sale?

From Quiz Going, Going, Gone

Answer: Women

Women were offered for sale as wives. The auction started with the most beautiful woman and worked down to the least attractive. The auctioneer stated a starting price and lowered it until it was accepted by a bidder. This system did mean that the family of an unattractive female could end up having to pay someone to take her rather than receiving a profit. It was illegal for a family to sell their daughter for marriage outside of the auction system.

23. The first recorded mental hospital in Europe was built in England. where?

From Quiz Mixed Nuts

Answer: London

The Bethlehem Royal Hospital in London, was built in 1247 as a priory. It became a hospital in 1330 and first started to admit mentally ill patients around 1407. It became notorious for the brutal treatment of patients. The public could pay a penny to come and see the violent antics of the 'lunatics'. There was little or no attempt at treatment. The hospital is famous as the original 'Bedlam', a corruption of Bethlehem.

24. Which historical figure first defined temperance as "moderation in all things healthful; total abstinence from all things harmful"?

From Quiz Twist in My Sobriety

Answer: Xenophon

Xenophon was Greek, and lived and worked during the fifth century B.C. He was a mercenary soldier as well as a scholar and philosopher. His survivng works include essays on hunting and horse riding, and also a history of the last years of the Peloponnesian War.

25. Foot binding used to be fashionable in China until outlawed by the Communists in 1949. The desired shape of the bound foot was known as?

From Quiz It Seemed Fashionable at the Time

Answer: lotus

The practice of foot binding commenced in China the 10th century and continued well into the 20th century. The desired length of a bound foot was between 3 to 3 1/2 inches.

26. In the Middle Ages, what was worn in a bag around the neck that was believed to cure insanity?

From Quiz Folk Remedies Then and Now

Answer: Buttercups

In the days of yore, many herbal cures were usually the province of the Druids or elderly women in villages who had either learned their trade by trial and error, or had their knowledge handed down to them from their ancestors. Such wisdom was usually a heavily guarded secret and often passed on to the next generation only at the end of the healer's lifetime. This particular cure was vastly more pleasant than remedies of the day for various other health problems.

27. In its original state, tobacco is native only to this place.

From Quiz Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette

Answer: The Americas

Tobacco is thought to have originated around 6000 B.C. in the Americas.

28. The Romans quit the shores of Britain in an attempt to save the empire from the hordes of Hun and other barbarian marauders. They did, however, leave behind a wonderful system of baths. Why were these not used by the Britons?

From Quiz I Smell a Rat

Answer: The early Christian missionaries associated Roman with with debauchery. They believed that uncleanliness was closest to godliness

The departure of the Romans left Britain open to attack from everybody. The Vikings just really enjoyed a good 'Rape an' Pillage' for the sake of it. Pagan habits began to take hold, but the early Christian missionaries found acceptance as they brought medicaments with them that appeared stronger than the Anglo-Saxon herbal remedies, and supposedly fought off disease.

29. "I was coming home from kindergaren -- well, they told me it was kindergarten. I found out later I had been working in a factory for ten years. It's good for a kid to know how to make gloves." Which female comedienne said these words?

From Quiz Crazy Little Things Called Gloves

Answer: Ellen DeGeneres

In England in the nineteenth century, women and children often worked from home doing the fine stitchwork and decoration required for quality glove-work. According to Jane Perkin, they were lucky to earn two shillings a week for their work.

30. For most of the 19th century, the average American child did not spend a lot of his time grappling with homework. What was the biggest contributing reason for this?

From Quiz Help! My Dog Won't Eat My Homework!

Answer: Most children only attended a few years of school.

Homework was uncontroversial for most of the 19th century, because students were only assigned significant amounts of it when they reached high school, and most children left school after fifth or sixth grade to enter the workforce, or to help out full time on the family farm. Even for those who attended elementary school, homework was uncommon because student attendance was typically erratic, and most classrooms were multi-age and congested. Homework only began to attract its detractors when more children started to stay in school longer, after the introduction of mandatory schooling in the latter half of the 19th century. The end of the century also saw an increased emphasis on experiential learning and the emergence of the progressive education movement, which contributed to the attacks on homework, particularly the assignments given to younger students, which typically consisted of memorization and rote learning.

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