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The Versatile F-111 Aircraft
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I spent some time in the Air Force and became rather well acquainted with these aircraft during my tenure. See how much you know about the F-111.
This quiz is dedicated to the memory of FltLt Anthony 'Shorty' Short and SqnLdr Steven Hobbs.
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10 Q
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madkeen4
Apr 28 09
294 plays
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Generals in Politics 1
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Here are some examples of generals and other officers who have assumed high office by election, popular acclaim, appointment, or by more familiar military methods!
The questions are in the who am I format.
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Average
15 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 06 06
1857 plays
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Battleships: Past & Present #6; USS Arizona
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I Love Battleships #6. This is a series on battleship museums & memorials that are open to the public. USS Arizona was a battleship of historical significance and a memorial of special reverence to the entire world. No picky dates. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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rwminix
Jan 21 08
369 plays
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Lighthouses of England and Wales
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Lighthouses were once the guardians of the sea and still invoke our interest in their history and architecture. England and Wales, with their extensive coastlines, have their share of fascinating lighthouses.
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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pshelton
Mar 03 08
222 plays
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Hail To The Chef!; Presidential munchies
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Presidents, like everyone, have their likes and dislikes when it comes to food. George H.W. Bush hated broccoli, Reagan loved jellybeans, and LBJ had to have chili on board Air Force One. Here is a quiz about presidential food preferences.
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Difficult
10 Q
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LaLaLoopy
Oct 05 09
207 plays
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John Dean and Watergate
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John Dean was White House counsel from 1970 to 1973 and a key member of the Watergate political scandal. Please take this fun quiz about Dean. Good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Jun 09 09
252 plays
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Texas Criminal Law 101
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Police Law 101. Guess the crime with the situation.
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Easy
10 Q
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uclafan84
Jul 10 07
1356 plays
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Not for Money, but for Love 2: Specific Charities
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The first installment of this quiz covered large, global organizations with broad goals. This sequel introduces some more specific charities.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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kscleaves
Aug 19 09
150 plays
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Molson's Beer Commercials
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Molson's had some of the best and the funniest commercials on Canadian television that I've ever seen. Many were also very patriotic. To what extent have some of Molson's commercials lingered in your mind?
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Average
10 Q
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spiritseeker
Oct 04 07
477 plays
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John S. McCain III
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A few questions about the rebel, naval aviator, POW, U.S. Senator, and presidential candidate.
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Tough
15 Q
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cryppie
Feb 07 08
366 plays
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The Government of the United Kingdom: The Monarchy
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Over centuries, royal power and prerogatives have declined. Test your knowledge of the role of the monarchy in the government of the United Kingdom in the 21st century.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Uglybird
Jul 10 05
981 plays
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Absurd Italian 506
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Ciao ragazzi! Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of some silly sentences in Italian. Don't worry, they are all grammatical though. You never know when you might need to tell someone their kangaroo is boxing with the neighbor's Rottweiller.
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Average
10 Q
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Bruyere
Jun 03 02
3294 plays
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Hail to the Chief's Wife #8: Pat Nixon
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Perhaps the most reluctant of recent political wives, Pat Nixon nonetheless will be remembered for conducting herself with dignity during turbulent times. How much do you know about the Irish girl born in Ely, Nevada, Thelma Catherine "Pat" Ryan Nixon?
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 22 09
216 plays
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Oh My! I said what?!
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Cognates make it easy for a learner of Spanish to get the meaning of something they haven't seen before. However, there are also many false cognates lurking out there to make for some very embarrassing situations for the speaker!
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Easy
10 Q
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tiffanyram
Oct 18 06
4287 plays
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McDonnell Douglas DC-10
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A workhorse of civil aviation during its heyday, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is the subject of this quiz.
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Difficult
10 Q
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cag1970
Mar 08 09
147 plays
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Good Idea, Bad Idea
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A stroll down memory lane and a look at a few good and bad ideas and some of the best and worst business decisions made.
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Difficult
10 Q
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EmmaF2008
Aug 04 09
885 plays
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1970s All American Politics
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How much do you remember from the days of Watergate?
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Oct 22 08
978 plays
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American Civil Rights Movement
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This is a chronological quiz of some major events of the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century.
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Average
10 Q
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meramsey
Aug 31 07
1536 plays
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Affected Latin: Phrases For Contemporary Use
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Various internet resources have made available a plethora of Latin phrases for daily use. You've probably heard a few of these phrases before and may well be able to figure out the rest. And afterwards you can impress your friends!
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Jun 13 05
1716 plays
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Be a Pepper
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Dr Pepper, a soft drink originating in the 19th century, has a rather interesting history. See what you know of its creation, marketing, and advertising campaigns - and be a Pepper!
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Tough
10 Q
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darthrevan89
Mar 05 09
423 plays
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Memorable Trials in U.S. History
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Spanning the centuries from the 17th to the 20th, this quiz examines ten noteworthy trials.
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Difficult
10 Q
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chessart
Apr 04 09
459 plays
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The Canadian Snowbirds
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The Snowbirds fly the Canadair CT-114 Tutor jet used by the Canadian Forces. This aircraft was used as a basic pilot-training aircraft from 1963 until 2000. The Tutor weight is about 3,260 kg (7,170 lbs) and gets its power from a J-85 engine.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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funnytrivianna
Oct 17 07
315 plays
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2008 Super Bowl Commercials
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Some of the commercials which aired during Super Bowl XLII were great, some were OK and some were just plain awful. Answer a few questions about the ones which were my favorites.
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Average
10 Q
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Polaris101
Feb 06 08
1161 plays
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Failed Assassinations of US Presidents
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Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy were all assassinated while they held the office of President of the United States. These are 15 similar attempts that failed to work.
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Tough
15 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 23 09
429 plays
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Remember the Days When Aircraft Had Names? I
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There was a time when aircraft actually had names rather than the model numbers used by today’s manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. See if you can remember the names of these aircraft which were common in the pre-jet era.
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Difficult
10 Q
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mstanaway
Jun 29 08
498 plays
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Windy Poems in German by James Kruess
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Here are two beautiful poems for children in German by German author/poet James Krüss. Here are "Der Sturm" and "Was Singt Der Wind" Do you understand them?
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Average
10 Q
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Heidi66
May 11 07
747 plays
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More Advanced Polish Skills
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This quiz is for lovers of Poland and people who plan to live there (diacritical marks are not included).
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Average
10 Q
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beatka
Jan 10 07
435 plays
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US Presidency Grab Bag!
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Some facts on the presidents of the United States of America. Let's see how well you know Wilson from Washington.
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Average
10 Q
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shreds
Jun 29 08
897 plays
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An April Fools' Anthology
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These questions are based on the Museum of Hoaxes' top ten April Fools' Day pranks of all time. The countdown begins at number ten and finishes at number one.
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Average
10 Q
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trident87
Oct 23 05
912 plays
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Close Quarters Battle, Part 3
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By popular demand, here is the third installment in my series of quizzes on CQB: Close Quarters Battle. Enjoy.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Stillman
Apr 30 04
1068 plays
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