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91
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 Mary Magdalene
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Mary Magdalene is one of the most prominent and misrepresented women in the New Testament. How much do you know about her? Biblical quotations are from the Challoner-Rheims version. Enjoy!
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Difficult
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15Q |
196 plays
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Apr 08 04
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jouen58
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92
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Katherine Howard, 5th Wife of Henry VIII
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Test your knowledge of the youngest, and perhaps the most foolish, of Henry VIII's marriage partners.
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Tough
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15Q |
291 plays
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Feb 26 03
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ladyejayne
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93
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The Life of John Constable
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Born in 1776, Constable is considered one of the greatest landscape painters of all time, ranking up there with J.M. Turner. He was a great influence on Romantics, like Delacroix and the Impressionists as well. Take this quiz to learn more about him.
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Tough
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10Q |
39 plays
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Jul 23 03
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JuniorTheJaws
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94
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Art History Behind The Scenes
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When you study Art History in college, your professors may not tell you about some of the more interesting events in the lives of artists. See how much you know about these tidbits that would liven up any Art History survey!
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Tough
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15Q |
90 plays
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Feb 22 05
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lanfranco
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95
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The Female of the Species....
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Male murderers are constantly sensationalised in the media, but how much do you know about women who kill....
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Average
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10Q |
382 plays
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Aug 08 02
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LindaG
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96
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Artistic Couples
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This quiz will present questions on famous artistic couples...who either married or at least carried on affairs or partnerships with other well-regarded artists...as they produced their art masterpieces. Please enjoy...
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Tough
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10Q |
188 plays
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Jul 14 02
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thejazzkickazz
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97
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Oscar Wilde Quotes
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Name which of Oscar Wilde's writings contained the following quotes. Someone with a grasp of the plots or characters in Wilde's works should be able to have a pretty good go at this...even if it means guessing sometimes!
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Tough
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20Q |
156 plays
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Dec 27 01
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Flapjack44
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98
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Well Known Australian Visual Artists
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Australia has a rich history of the visual arts. See if you can identify some of our better-known artists.
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Average
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10Q |
62 plays
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Nov 14 02
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natsim
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99
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Edward I
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Classified as one of England's greatest monarchs, Edward I was sandwiched between two weaker ones. Reigning for 35 years, he left an indelible mark on the English landscape.
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Tough
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20Q |
98 plays
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Nov 04 04
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tripeuro
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100
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British Institutions: The Metropolitan Police
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The Metropolitan Police have featured in several TV series from 'The Sweeney' to 'The Bill'. Here are ten questions relating to the real police force of London.
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Difficult
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10Q |
113 plays
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Feb 23 04
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sunfloweruk23
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101
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The Reign of Nero
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Nero rose to the position of Emperor following the death of Claudius. His reputation is a little worse than deserved. Learn a little about him.
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Average
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10Q |
83 plays
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Nov 09 04
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Gimpess
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102
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World Royal Families
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This is a quiz about modern world monarchs and their families. See how much you know and what can learn!
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Average
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10Q |
416 plays
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Apr 22 02
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ballykissangel
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103
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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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Average
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10Q |
287 plays
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Feb 21 03
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skylarb
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104
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Famous People Who Died Before Age 21
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These young people unfortunately left us at tender young ages, but not before making some sort of contribution to world history. Now we shall remember them here...good luck and enjoy!
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Average
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10Q |
684 plays
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Jun 29 02
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thejazzkickazz
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105
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Mighty Monarchs XI (Powerful Women)
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Mighty Monarchs XI covers various empresses, queens, and other noble women who helped shape Western civilization. Some lesser known women and a few legendary ones have also been included. Good Luck!
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Tough
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15Q |
193 plays
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Oct 01 02
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hund
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106
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The Legend of Belle Gunness
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I grew up in La Porte, Indiana. Not much happens in that small rural town, but in the early 1900s La Porte was the home of the serial killer Belle Gunness, who killed 42 people. This quiz is about her.
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Average
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15Q |
39 plays
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Jun 25 05
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brynnkitty
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107
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The Most Important 'O' People
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Yes indeed, there are a few famous people in history whose names begin with 'O', and in fact several with some influence. Here are my top ten selections, see what you think!
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Tough
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10Q |
233 plays
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Sep 07 03
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thejazzkickazz
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108
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The Shocking Case of Ed Gein
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In November of 1957, the nation was shocked by what was uncovered on a farm in rural Wisconsin. What do you know about Ed Gein, the 'Mad Butcher of Plainfield'?
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Average
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10Q |
761 plays
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Feb 21 02
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bigox
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109
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Famous and Infamous Patients 2
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The long-awaited sequel! How does the health of the famous and infamous ultimately affect us and our history? We can only speculate.
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Tough
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10Q |
284 plays
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Feb 03 03
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MotherGoose
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110
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Murder and Mystery On The South Seas
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Two couples on a deadly exotic atoll. One couple were fugitives from the law, the other were out for adventure. Was it the curse of Palmyra? Or was it murder? To find out the answers, enter...if you dare!
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Difficult
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15Q |
120 plays
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Mar 24 03
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DakotaNorth
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111
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Vampire Killers
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Throughout history, many serial killers have claimed to be vampires. See if you can identify the "vampire killer" from the clues.
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Tough
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10Q |
183 plays
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Mar 31 04
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indiequeen
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112
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Peter the Great
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This is a quiz on the life and reign of the great Russian Tsar, Peter the Great.
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Average
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10Q |
42 plays
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Apr 18 06
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django1200
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113
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Deaths in 2003 - Part 2
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Another all multiple choice quiz about some famous people who died in 2003. This should be fairly easy. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
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Easy
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10Q |
412 plays
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Dec 01 03
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Nightmare
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114
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The Reign of Claudius
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Claudius, portrayed in ancient literature as a bumbling simpleton, became Emperor after Caligula. Learn a little about him.
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Average
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10Q |
84 plays
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Nov 16 04
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Gimpess
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115
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Famous People Connected with Lancashire
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Here is a quiz about some famous people who, although not actually born in the county, were famously connected with places or events in Lancashire.
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Average
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10Q |
50 plays
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Mar 18 06
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pollygw
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116
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What a Way to Go!
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Nearly all of us hope for a peaceful end to our lives, but this is not always the way things happen. Some people have met their maker in unusual circumstances. How many of these people's deaths do you know about?
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Tough
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10Q |
206 plays
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Sep 23 04
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MaggieG 5
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117
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Christopher Boyce and Daulton Lee
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Between April 1975 and January 1977, two young men, one a drug dealer and the other an intelligent underachiever, sold sensitive government secrets. See how much you know about the spies known as "The Falcon and The Snowman".
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Average
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10Q |
30 plays
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Dec 29 04
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Polaris101
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118
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A Blue Plaque Guide to London: Part 2
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Welcome to the second part of my alphabetical stroll around the homes of those Londoners and visitors that carry a commemorative blue plaque.
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Easy
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10Q |
205 plays
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Sep 21 03
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stedman
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119
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Great American Women
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Women are amazing! There is so much we have done over the centuries and little of it is given much credit. I have attempted to put together a quiz on Great American Women. I have tried to stay away from the common leaders.
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Average
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15Q |
695 plays
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Sep 16 02
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promise2try
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120
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The Life and times of Pope John Paul I
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John Paul I reigned as pope for only a short time, yet his papacy was not without controversy. His successor, John Paul II, in tribute to him assumed the same papal name.
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Average
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10Q |
79 plays
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Apr 10 05
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picqero
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