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Historical Stick Figures on Cue Cards
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As I'm armed with my bad drawings, a stack of cue cards, and a Sharpie, here's a look at ten famous people who all bear uncanny resemblances when drawn on small pieces of paper. Did I mention I can't draw?
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Easy
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Apr 19 11
9477 plays
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Familiar Names, Unknown People
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There are many people whose names are familiar
to us, but we know little about the lives of these people. This quiz will probably be difficult, but will hopefully also be informative.
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Jul 11 02
6657 plays
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Coming to America-Noteworthy Naturalized Citizens
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For centuries, millions have flocked to the shores of the United States seeking citizenship. Most settled into America's daily life, while others became quite well known. Here are ten noteworthy folks who came to become famous Americans, "naturally".
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Sep 06 13
198 plays
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A Very Apt Dinner Party
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I'm throwing a dinner party for ten famous people (alive or dead) and have decided to serve up personalised dishes which I think reflect something about them. Can you identify all ten of the guests?
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Average
10 Q
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doublemm
Aug 27 13
366 plays
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Shy, Not Retiring
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These are ten famous people throughout history who achieved great heights, in spite of the incredible shyness from which they suffered at times. Have fun!
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Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Mar 16 12
1620 plays
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The Road More Traveled
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There are roads to be explored, experienced, taken and traveled - but they all have one thing in common - a journey. So, let's see where these roads take us!
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Average
10 Q
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beergirllaura
Sep 15 12
507 plays
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I Am Off to Sleep
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I've been trying to write this quiz all day, but I keep getting interrupted before I finish the questions and now it's bedtime. I've managed to make some notes, though, so maybe you'll be able to work out the answers. Do you want to try?
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
Jul 30 11
864 plays
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Bad People Can Do Good Things
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Some historical figures have a bad reputation, either because of myths created by literature and movies or because they were truly bad. Some of these bad guys also did good things during their lives. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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tiffanyram
May 22 12
840 plays
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I Saw it in a Dream
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A dream isn't just something that disturbs a good night's sleep. It can be a predictor, or even the cause, of momentous events - whether for good or for bad.
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Tough
10 Q
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dsimpy
Aug 18 09
573 plays
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Knock Knock, Who's There?
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When ten random people of different backgrounds come knocking at your door, sometimes you just have to answer. See if you know who's who when these people stop by. Good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Jul 18 09
2658 plays
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They Came From New York
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Can you identify these famous people who were born in the state of New York?
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Mar 21 13
633 plays
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Lost and Found
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This quiz is dedicated to famous tales of people's disappearances, some of which remain a mystery today. I will provide a description of the incident and you just need to match it with the correct person! Best of Luck!
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Average
10 Q
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KatieK54
Jul 23 09
1227 plays
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You Got Owned
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This is a quiz about people, real and fictional, who were actually owned by other people, and answers a challenge. Good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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john_sunseri
Nov 01 09
1158 plays
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Who's Left?
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Ten famous left-handers from ten widely different fields - from what they tell you about themselves, can you identify them?
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Easy
10 Q
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Jennifer5
Nov 12 12
744 plays
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Behind Every Great Man is a Woman "Coming Out"
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Transgenderism is a basic term encompassing many types of people whose identities do not conform to conventional gender roles. See what you know about real and fictional transgender people, and clear up some misconceptions in the process.
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Average
10 Q
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Squisher
Jul 18 09
816 plays
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Kissin' Cousins: Famous Folks Who Wed Their Kin
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The phrase "all in the family" conjures up pleasant memories of shared family moments, but the following folks may have taken it a bit too literally when they thought that marrying one of their cousins was a good idea. Can you identify them?
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
Feb 15 12
483 plays
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The Fear of All Sums
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Not only sums, but English, history, geography and science seem to have defeated these people, who did not shine at school. Despite this, they all went on to astound their teachers by achieving success in their chosen fields.
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
Aug 13 10
480 plays
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So, What's My Name?
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I will give you at least one clue by describing an event in my life. All you have to do is name me.
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Tough
10 Q
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romeomikegolf
Aug 13 09
1614 plays
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Banished!
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All of the following people have been banished or exiled from their original homeland. Some went voluntarily and some were forced to go.
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Average
10 Q
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Christinap
Mar 13 11
546 plays
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Horoscopes of the Famous
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I will provide a possible horoscope for ten famous people. All you need to do is select which person belongs to the horoscope.
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Average
10 Q
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jacobaz
Apr 11 04
2364 plays
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You Can't Get There From Here
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I am using this typically Maine comment on travel directions, to highlight some unusual (mostly) film creation connections. Can you work out who are the links from the information provided?
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Average
10 Q
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suomy
Aug 01 13
312 plays
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He's Ted, Jim
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Medical Log. Stardate 3407.7. Dr. McCoy here. Captain Kirk has requested that I report on my recent patients. All I can say is, "He's Ted, Jim." Beam down with me, and see if you can identify my 'Teds'.
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Average
10 Q
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beergirllaura
Oct 09 12
399 plays
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What the Hellas was I Thinking?
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Identify these famous Greeks who lived in the ancient land of Hellas. See if you agree that some of their thinking was a bit flawed.
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Nov 24 09
276 plays
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Help Me Deal With This Inertia!
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I would write a more interesting preamble to this quiz, if only I could find the right motivation.....
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Average
10 Q
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beergirllaura
Mar 01 13
261 plays
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Rose Tint my World
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All of these people have had a rose cultivar named after them. How many of them do you recognise from my clues?
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Average
10 Q
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Rowena8482
Jul 12 11
342 plays
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Guess Who
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I will give clues for famous people in ten different areas of activity. You tell me who they are.
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Difficult
10 Q
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doublemm
Dec 08 08
1944 plays
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Plagiarism!
Team quiz by The Sizziloons
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Plagiarism is the use of another person's text, ideas, art, photography or music as one's own. Many have fallen foul of this. Here are a few.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jan 12 11
609 plays
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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
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Pi in the Sky are having a birthday dinner for team member Calpurnia, and have invited some people we think will interest her to join us.
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Average
10 Q
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Christinap
Jun 01 11
732 plays
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Who Would Ever Hurt a Whammy?
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On "Press Your Luck" Whammy was not well liked because he took the money. In this quiz, "Whammy" is someone who was killed. You tell me who it is.
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Average
10 Q
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Ilona_Ritter
Sep 28 09
774 plays
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Roués, Rapscallions and Repeat Offenders
Team quiz by Tesla Coil
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Welcome to Tesla Coil's next team quiz. We had such fun with Rogues, Rakes and Rascals, we thought we'd like to do another on those individuals in history that have tried to work around society's conventions.
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Average
10 Q
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MargW
May 12 12
354 plays
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