Let's investigate some ships that went down under Down Under - shipwrecks along the coast of Australia.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 17 21
Category:
Maritime Disasters
Kyle is missing, last heard of en route to the Caribbean. Ralph is on a search-and-rescue mission - can you identify the locations he visits?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 29 10
Category:
Caribbean
"His CIA code name is Condor. In the next seventy-two hours almost everyone he trusts will try to kill him." So reads the tagline for this 1975 mystery/thriller based on the novel 'Six Days of the Condor' by James Grady.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 07 18
Category:
Tg - Tm Movies
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Well, maybe not technically a history, as it's not chronological - this is more an exploration of something we call nothing.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 26 23
Category:
Quizzes About Nothing
The Antarctic is home to an incredible collection of animals; can you spot the amazing truth from the misinformation in each question?
Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 10 24
Category:
Polar Regions
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen - these elements combine to produce many of the molecules which form the basis of life. This is an introduction to some basic organic chemistry molecules.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 04 15
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Organic Chemistry
Let's explore some shark-themed bites of information.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 26 20
Category:
Thematic Fish
Here are a selection of questions relating to things which are the seventh of their kind.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 15 19
Category:
7
A virtual visit to Beijing seems the perfect opportunity to make acquaintance (or renew old friendships) with these ten classical works of Chinese literature, both fiction and non-fiction.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 12 18
Category:
Chinese Literature
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One of the most successful Test captains in the game of cricket, Steve Waugh is a legend of the Australian game.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 30 22
Category:
Mark & Steve Waugh
Theatrical tradition decrees that some things should always be said or done, while others are forbidden. Can you identify which of these belongs in which category?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 05 22
Category:
Theatre Vocabulary
One person's refuse can be another's useful resource - come see how waste disposal is being handled in the 21st century.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 17 20
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10
Category:
Environment
All ten of these actors are listed by imdb as being among the top film stars in the genre of Martial Arts films. How many do you remember?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 21 18
Category:
Martial Arts and Action Mix
You may be surprised to find out about some of the movies that have been filmed or set (or both) in the African country of Tunisia.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 22 18
Category:
Common Locations
This quiz takes a nostalgic look at the early film career of this multi-award-winning actor.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 03 06
Category:
Hoffman, Dustin
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Everlong (from everlasting and long) is one way to describe some of these movies, which rank among the longest-running films ever released. Exact running times are hard to determine, due to different releases, but they're all long!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 09 10
Category:
Something in Common
Here's a quiz about that little ray of sunshine who taught the world to play the Glad Game, Pollyanna - star of books, movies, television and more!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 05 19
Category:
Thematic People in Entertainment
If you know the 2006 remake, you may be able to match each of these characters from the film that won the Academy Award as the Best Picture of 1949 with their description. Some names differ from those in Arthur Penn's Pulitzer Prize-winning book.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 09 16
Category:
Al - Az Movies
The words in capitals are anagrams of things people do to keep busy in their spare time. The sentences should give you an extra clue. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 06 20
Category:
Anagrams
This challenge title from Matthew_07 set me to musing on the world of animals that lay eggs. Care to join me?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 12 24
Category:
Specific Topic Animal Trivia
I want to hold your hand for reassurance as we watch some of these classic films written and/or produced by Val Lewton in the 1940s.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 26 18
Category:
L - People Themed
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Here are some questions on songs, albums and performers that could be described by one or more of the words in the quiz title.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 28 23
Category:
Something in Common
No matter how large or small your problems with your appearance may be, there's sure to be someone offering a small bottle with the perfect solution (for a price). Please help me solve my problems.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 20 24
Category:
Fashion & Beauty Mixture
This 12-volume compilation of the work of JRR Tolkien, collected and edited by his son Christopher between 1983 and 1996, shows how Tolkien's conception of Middle-earth evolved over time. NB:Accents have been omitted, as ASCII code can distort them.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 26 17
Category:
J. R. R. Tolkien
The Marx Brothers originally intended this 1946 film as a spoof of the classic 'Casablanca', but created a gem in their own inimitable style.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 23 18
Category:
N
On the live album "An Evening Wasted with Tom Lehrer", recorded during a series of concerts in 1959, a number of Tom Lehrer's humorous songs are presented along with his witty introductions. Can you recognize the songs from their introductions?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 31 12
Category:
Lehrer, Tom
These poems delighted me as a child, as they have delighted generations of children over the years.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 12 20
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category:
Poetry for Children
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The spoken introductions on Tom Lehrer's album "That Was the Year That Was" provide humorous links and contexts for the songs. How well do you recall this satirical masterpiece?
Average, 15 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 13 09
Category:
Lehrer, Tom
Cricket players have to learn the terms used to describe over 70 different names for positions in which the captain may ask them to field, all of which can be adjusted at the captain's discretion. But there is method to the madness!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 24 10
Category:
Cricket
Sausage, salami, wiener, wurst - around the world these foods may contain assorted types of meat, and a large variety of herbs, spices and other ingredients. This is a taste of some of the flavorings used in sausages.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 02 10
Category:
International Cuisine
The character of Doug Ross on 'ER' brought George Clooney into the celebrity spotlight, but his career started over a decade before that. Match these early characters with the television show or movie in which he portrayed each one.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 01 19
Category:
Clooney, George
Some bubbles caught my attention earlier today, and once I started seeing them, I couldn't help but notice them everywhere. This quiz is the result!
Average, 15 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 19 24
Category:
Thematic Objects
When stars collide, the results can be spectacular (if not easily detected in everyday experience).
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 12 15
Category:
Astronomical Phenomena
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Pipes, pipes everywhere - how many of these pipe-related questions can you answer? Note that there will be no questions directly relating to smokers' pipes.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 03 21
Category:
Thematic Tools
Pigments are the materials that give color to paints and dyes. Some can be made from natural ingredients, some are synthetic, and only made by humans applying chemistry in a creative fashion. Can you match each of these pigments with its source?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 25 17
Category:
Chemistry Mix
So you're heading off on a camping trip - let's see if you are familiar with some useful items for such an expedition.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 05 18
Category:
Camping
This free-to-play browser-based game from Goodgame Studios presents as a challenge to build your empire through battles with other players and/or computer-generated targets, but there are other paths to success in this medieval strategy game.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 18 22
Category:
G
Emmie has a list of words her riding instructor wants her to learn, but the letters are all mixed up. Can you help her set them straight? Just rearrange the words in CAPITALS to make a new word.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 29 20
Category:
Anagrams for Kids
Tired of the assault on your senses produced by the extended Christmas season? Maybe you'd like to try some of these other December celebrations.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 23 12
Category:
November & December
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Most people who are "honored" with a Golden Raspberry Award refuse to attend the ceremony - here are some who showed up to accept their award.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 18 13
Category:
Golden Raspberry Awards
The answers to the first nine questions provide a common bond to a famous person who is possibly the subject of the statement, "My dear, I don't care what they do, so long as they don't do it in the street and frighten the horses".
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 07 14
Category:
10Q CB Average
The Italian region of Lombardy is home to a number of beautiful lakes. Can you identify which lake matches each of these facts?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 03 19
Category:
Italy
Kyle is away for a week, so we decided to follow him on a "Magical Mystery Tour" around the world. Thanks to leith90 for the title suggestion.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 05 10
Category:
Global Trivia
The celebrated 20th century art forger known as Elmyr de Hory (among his many pseudonyms) became so famous that copycats have forged his forgeries. His was a fascinating career.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 07 19
Category:
People H-J
What do you remember about this Oscar-winning film of the early 20th century?
(Some knowledge of awards and production required.)
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 08 15
Category:
Br - Bz Movies
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Let's explore a few of the concepts related to differential calculus. It's not as scary as it sounds!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 10 15
Category:
Calculus
"The Vatican Rag" is a humorous take on the impact of Vatican II on the everyday life of members of the Roman Catholic Church in the 1960s. The more familiar you are with traditional rituals, the funnier it is.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 05 08
Category:
Lehrer, Tom
English uses many different words to describe similar emotions. Each question has a sentence with a hidden synonym of 'happy' in it. Find the concealed word, and you'll be happy, too. All derivations come from the Online Etymological Dictionary.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 05 08
Category:
Synonyms and Antonyms
Or maybe Nowhere! Ralph the Llama is on a worldwide pilgrimage from England to his ancestral homeland, Peru. Help him answer questions about the things he sees along the way as he travels around the world through the Funtrivia categories.
Average, 20 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 03 25
Category:
Trivia Adventures
I was on FunTrivia when a bucket started talking to me. Actually, it told me it was a situla, and invited me to learn about its friends and relations. You're welcome to join me!
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 15 11
Category:
Social History