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The Nerd Herd
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Scientific advances often come from single-minded people who are sometimes called 'nerds'. This quiz is about some people who made huge leaps, as well as some who just made it a bit easier for us to get through our day. How many can you identify?
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Average
10 Q
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CmdrK
Mar 12 13
306 plays
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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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Average
10 Q
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pu2-ke-qi-ri
Aug 10 09
5652 plays
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Wrong is Actually Right
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Throughout history scientists have been ridiculed, persecuted, tortured and even killed because of their new ideas and theories. This quiz looks at ten of these famous men who everyone thought were wrong but who turned out to be very right.
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Average
10 Q
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Midget40
Dec 14 12
456 plays
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Let Me Be Your Fantasy
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Famous names through history have made scientific discoveries and inventions that have transformed the world, but sometimes there are disputes over who actually was responsible. See which scientists "stole" the fantasizing of their contemporaries.
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Tough
10 Q
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adams627
Dec 19 09
363 plays
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The Miracle Of Mind
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This quiz asks you to identify relatively notable scientists throughout the ages. These great minds have made significant advances toward the advancement of science.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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christopherm
Jan 27 13
504 plays
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Ralph and the History of British Science
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Ralph the Llama, as the new lab technician, is tasked with finding out who is responsible for a broken (and rather expensive) centrifuge. However the British scientists in this lab are quick to stick together and reveal little about the culprit.
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Difficult
10 Q
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doublemm
Sep 01 12
177 plays
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Scientists Who Changed the World
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Random facts about scientists who made a big impact on the way we live today.
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Average
10 Q
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candii-dreamz
Apr 17 07
2223 plays
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Great Figures of Ancient Science
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I have selected here some fascinating facts about some of the great scientists, some well-known and some not so well-known, from both the ancient and medieval world. Please feel free to peruse this quiz and learn...
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 30 03
558 plays
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Scientists are Human Too
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Scientists and natural philosophers throughout the ages have discovered some amazing things, but every now and then some of them come up with something strange and out of the blue or suffered the at wicked hand of irony. After all they are human, too.
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Tough
10 Q
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skilburn
Aug 13 08
693 plays
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Ancient Ionian Scientists
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The world's first known group of natural scientists were active in Ionian Greece in ancient times. Here are some questions regarding these obscure but very important individuals...have a look!
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jan 05 01
846 plays
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Famous Scientists
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This quiz is over a few famous scientists. I tried to keep out some of the very obvious ones that every quiz has, like Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton.
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Average
10 Q
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mcfan321
Nov 23 00
2712 plays
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Behind the Units: Electromagnetism
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Some scientific units - like the meter - aren't named after anybody in particular. Others, though, are named to honor hard work and brilliant contributions. I describe the scientist and work in electromagnetism - you name the unit (not the abbreviation).
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Difficult
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Feb 16 02
360 plays
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All in the Name of Spineless Science
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All the scientists in this quiz have one thing in common - among many other amazing achievements they have had at least one species of invertebrate named after them. How many of them do you recognise from my clues?
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Tough
10 Q
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Rowena8482
Jul 30 10
2781 plays
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Inventors, Scientists and Inventions
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This is my fourth quiz and it covers basic inventions, scientists and those that have invented!
Enjoy!
All constructive criticism welcome.
:)
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Tough
10 Q
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Lssah
Mar 27 09
843 plays
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Famous Scientists
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This quiz is about scientists who are very dead, and very famous ...
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Easy
5 Q
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xspaceghostx
Jul 15 00
3477 plays
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Early Scientists of Alexandria
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Following the the creation of the Egyptian city Alexandria by Alexander the Great himself and the ascension of Ptolemy as Pharoah, the city of Alexandria became the scientific center of the ancient world. Here are some of the key figures...
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 18 02
345 plays
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Later Ionian Scientists
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More ancient Ionian scientists. Hope you learn something.
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jan 05 01
273 plays
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Name That Scientist
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This quiz is designed to get more challenging as it goes on. Each individual is a scientist, although the hints given may relate to other aspects of his or her life.
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Difficult
10 Q
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tenor1az
Jun 06 00
2403 plays
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Fascinating Facts about Scientists
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In this quiz I have presented 5 random questions on or about various famous scientists of the past. See how far in depth your knowledge of these greats delves!
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 14 00
588 plays
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The Peripatetics
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Following the great Aristotle were a number of scholars and scientists referred to as the 'Peripatetics'. Here are some questions on the greatest among them. Have fun!
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jan 22 01
657 plays
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The Limitations of Science
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While scientists have obtained many fascinating results and discoveries in the last century, some of the most surprising results have been those which state precisely what we cannot possibly accomplish. Here are 10 questions on some of those discoveries
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Difficult
10 Q
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kevinatilusa
Feb 23 03
540 plays
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The Builders of Science
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This quiz is based on the book by Bill Bryson "A Short History of Nearly Everything" and is definitely for the more discerning Funtrivia players!
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Difficult
10 Q
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miccy
Dec 16 06
366 plays
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Roman Scientists
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Rome was not known for its scientific or artistic innovations and what few figures did participate in scientific endeavors perhaps were not the most qualified? Here are a few examples of some of the prominent Roman figures who dabbled in science...enjoy
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 19 02
285 plays
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Scientists
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How well do you know Noted Scientists of the Past? Well here's your chance to prove what you know. It's not too tough if you know your scientists.
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Average
10 Q
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babyangie
Aug 15 00
927 plays
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Who Am I ? - Scientists
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Name the scientist from the clues. Good Luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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sportcon
Dec 06 00
1341 plays
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Interesting Facts about Famous Scientists
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Enjoy these various tidbits on your favorite scientists...
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 14 00
573 plays
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Famous Scientific Pioneers
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How much do you know about important discoveries to modern science? Maybe this quiz will help you figure that out. Enjoy! Oh, and I don't mind feedback, just please don't be rude.
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Tough
10 Q
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tumblre
Feb 22 04
354 plays
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Later Alexandrian Scientists
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Alexandria remained the center for scientific and philosophic inquiry for hundreds of years in the ancient world of the Mediterranean. This quiz highlights some of the key figures of the Alexandria, the intellectual mecca of the ancient Egypt.
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 18 02
222 plays
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Random Questions About Scientists
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More random scientist questions to tantalize the curious soul...
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 17 00
537 plays
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