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They Remember Me For WHAT?
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Imagine that you were one of the greatest and most respected scientists of your time. Now imagine that you have just awakened in the 21st century to discover that you are best known for...well...why don't you take this quiz and find out?
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10 Q
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pu2-ke-qi-ri
Aug 10 09
1506 plays
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South Africans - Who am I?
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South Africa is a strong nation with even stronger people. Good luck!
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10 Q
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madison_17
Apr 19 07
567 plays
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Portrait of an Artist: Munch
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Frightfully haunting, psychologically disturbing and daringly beautiful, Edvard Munch's artwork still challenges both critics and laymen alike today. What drove this man to create such riveting, emotional art? Find out more about him here...
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10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Feb 06 03
594 plays
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Anne Bonney, Pirate Queen
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This quiz is about one of my favorite historical figures, Anne Bonney. There are few records and many varied accounts of Anne Bonney's birth, life and death, so I am doing my best with the information I have gathered from books that I have read.
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10 Q
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AnneBonney
Jul 27 07
681 plays
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The Famously Dubbed
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There is, perhaps, no greater honor than being given a nickname that's known and spoken of worldwide. I've created this quiz to see if you can identify some of the more well-known ones. Enjoy.
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10 Q
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wolfie001
May 02 07
2406 plays
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Non-Destructive Testing
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Non-destructive testing (NDT) is an industrial inspection technique to verify the usability of an item without having to take apart, destroy or otherwise damage an item. This quiz will explore different techniques of performing NDT inspections.
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10 Q
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ralzzz
Aug 14 09
216 plays
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So You Want to be a Sheepherder
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Are you unafraid of wolves? Does the smell of wet wool seem pleasant? Is standing alone on a hill in the dark of night surrounded by animals your idea of a fun time? Take this quiz to see if you have what it takes to herd sheep.
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10 Q
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deputygary
Jun 27 07
1413 plays
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Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
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"Oh it seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word", or so sang Elton John. Try to spot the people behind these apologies.
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Tough
15 Q
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darksplash
Nov 08 08
942 plays
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Author Anagrams
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Fifteen British and American authors introduce themselves with anagrams of their names (in capitals) and a few more clues (usually references to their works). Many anagrams were generated by Anagram Genius software. Fill in the blanks with the names.
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15 Q
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TabbyTom
Jan 01 05
1308 plays
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Famous People Linked to Leicestershire
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Partly because of its central location, Leicestershire has figured large in the history of England. Over the centuries there have been many famous people that have a link with the county. How many can you recognise?
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Tough
10 Q
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romeomikegolf
Aug 12 07
477 plays
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Oh, What a Boo-Boo!
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Have you ever had one of those days when you wish you could change everything you did or said? Well, you are not alone.
Some questions are UK specific
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Tough
10 Q
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Christinap
Sep 06 08
750 plays
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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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10 Q
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CellarDoor
May 22 07
708 plays
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The Above Rubies Awards for 2005
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If the award doesn't sound familiar, that's because I have just created it to honor women in ten different fields who should be more famous than they are. How many do you know? (Be advised that this quiz can be regarded as Americacentric.)
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Tough
10 Q
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LilahDeDah
Feb 14 05
750 plays
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100 Greatest Britons - Part 5
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This is the fifth of a series of quizzes based on the results of a public vote undertaken by the BBC in 2002. Working in reverse order, this quiz will cover numbers 60-51.
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10 Q
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Supersal1
Dec 26 08
1146 plays
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The Spectral Dog Walker 1998
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I have an odd (but honorable) profession. It is I who tends to the care of the pets of those who have passed on to their great reward. I walked the dogs of many an angel in the 1990s. I'll do the walking - you name the owner who died in 1998, OK?
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Nov 15 06
375 plays
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To Marry A King
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The women who, for better or for worse, married Europe's reigning or future monarchs.
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Tough
15 Q
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VampireRed
Dec 11 07
726 plays
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Ginger Lacey after the Battle of Britain
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You may have played the 'Battle of Britain Fighter Ace' about Ginger Lacey. This quiz follows Ginger and what he did during the rest of World War II. Enjoy!
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Difficult
15 Q
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Quiz_Beagle
Feb 03 07
228 plays
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Life and Works of Sam Clemens
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Sam Clemens is better known as Mark Twain. Some of the lesser known facts about his life are found in this quiz.
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Tough
10 Q
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Elder1954
Feb 06 09
633 plays
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Ireland: Land of Saints and Scholars
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For such a small island, Ireland has produced a host of people who have made an impact in many spheres of influence in so many lands. Here we explore the often-heard description 'Land of Saints and Scholars'.
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10 Q
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darksplash
Jan 04 08
645 plays
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The Fascinating Lives of Poets
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Sometimes, fact is stranger than fiction, and just as interesting. Name the poet from the biographical clues given. Many clues contain allusions to the poets’ works, so you need not be a biographer to play!
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Tough
10 Q
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skylarb
Feb 21 03
1626 plays
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So Many Kissing Cousins!
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Though some may consider marrying your cousin something of a taboo, there are people from all walks of life who have done it. To show just how widespread this phenomenon is, here is a question about 'kissing cousins' for each Fun Trivia category.
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20 Q
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looney_tunes
Oct 19 08
891 plays
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The Richest of the Rich
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Throughout history, few people have been able to attain massive amounts of wealth. These are the 10 richest people in the history of the world (according to Forbes magazine in 2008 and adjusted for 2007 inflation in US dollars).
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10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 09 09
615 plays
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Henrietta Leavitt
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A short quiz on an amazing space pioneer.
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Tough
5 Q
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Gamemaster1967
Feb 13 02
174 plays
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B is for Bronte
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The Bronte sisters - Charlotte, Emily and Anne - were amazing authors whose lives were tragically short. This quiz is about their family life, other family members, home, school, jobs etc. but all answers, like the Bronte name, begin with the letter B.
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10 Q
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Wordpie
Nov 17 06
627 plays
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The Massacre at Rosewood
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This quiz is not about the movie "Rosewood," but about the actual events surrounding the massacre of an entire town, with the exception of a small band of innocents. Enter to find out what really happened.
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Difficult
15 Q
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DakotaNorth
Sep 29 01
1146 plays
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Famous Men Named Robert
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Please take this quiz about some well-known men with the name Robert. Have fun and good luck!
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10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Aug 05 09
1101 plays
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So You Want to be a Volcanologist
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Are you one of those people who, when told "get away from that," walk up to whatever that is and say "Let me see it?" Do you like things that are really hot? If so you may have what it takes to be a volcanologist. Take this quiz to find out.
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10 Q
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deputygary
Oct 03 07
753 plays
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How Great Thou "Art" : Famous Arthurs
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I'm not claiming that Arthurs have saved the world but a few Arthurs have left their footprint on history. How much do you know about them?
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Aug 18 09
456 plays
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Immortality Thrust Upon Them
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It's one thing to be named for a famous object or event ... but what if that thing is named for you? Here's a quiz about famous people who became famous despite themselves.
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10 Q
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Oddball
May 03 07
2544 plays
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Battle of Britain Fighter Ace
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The person who this quiz is about is generally accepted to have been the top scoring allied fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain. Enjoy, and please let me know what you think!
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Difficult
10 Q
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Quiz_Beagle
Jan 28 07
330 plays
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