Most of us know about Operation Overlord (the invasion of Normandy, in case you don't), but that was only one of many operations during the Second World War. Here are a few more.
Humanity is always trying to reach higher and higher, and countries often compete with each other to build the tallest structure. Do you know where to find all of these incredible towers?
George R.R. Martin's epic series "A Song of Ice and Fire" is a terrific depiction of a medieval-style world of knights and kings and intrigue. Nearly every House has a family sword. Along with these visual clues, can you identify them? SPOILERS
The saxophone family of instruments was first developed in the 1840s by Adolphe Sax. It took a while to catch on, but today saxophones are a common and popular instrument choice. What do you know about them?
Military conflicts happen, and regardless of your feelings on the matter it is important to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their countries. Especially the 'unknown soldier', whose family never has closure.
"Don't forget your toga!" was written on your invitation, but I'm sorry to say that it was a practical joke! You're really going to stand out in your Roman garb while I introduce you around at this soirée of the 'who's who' of Ancient Greek society.
These series are among my favourites, but barely scratch the surface of the many rich worlds of fantasy that have been created. Can you recognize all of these from a character, his or her hometown, and the visual clue?
In addition to national flags, most countries also have a coat of arms or other heraldic emblem that represents them. Can you determine which countries use these avian symbols?
The Christian Bible has the phrase "Do not be afraid" in it 365 times! That's enough to calm your nerves for a whole year! I've selected ten verses for you to match to their book of origin. Don't be afraid, it shouldn't be too hard. ESV translation used.
Geico commercials were probably the thing that got me liking geckos. Finally, I bought one for my son's birthday. Here's a little quiz on our new pet. Enjoy!
I want a dog, but not just any dog - I want one that can talk. Maybe if I pick one of these breeds it will sound like their cinematic counterparts! I could chat with a movie star every day!
These animals, vegetables and minerals have been fractured for your entertainment. Once you have determined what each fracture is referencing, place it into the correct category.
In a time when fax machines were at their height, these notable personalities breathed their last. They were the real deal, and certainly no facsimiles. Can you name these people who died in 1980?
There are many beautiful and exotic creatures on our planet, but many of them are also lethal to humans. Can you match my selection of ten such creatures with what makes them so dangerous?
For my 200th quiz, I brought you along on a retrospective of my quizzing journey to that point. Now that I've reached my 400th quiz, I thought I would revisit my adventure of the past four years. Thanks for joining me, and enjoy!
Welcome to my tenth common bond quiz! You know how it goes - the answers to the first 9 questions have a common bond with the answer to question 10. The final answer is in the entertainment field. Good luck!
It could be argued that Thomas Alva Edison's accomplishments had the greatest influence on the development of the modern 20th century world. What do you think?
Arcade video games released in 1979 benefited from the success of their predecessors the previous year. How well do you remember these games, released during the second year of the 'Golden Age of Arcade Games'?
The Periodic Table of the Elements classifies the different elements of our world in a number of different ways. What do you remember from your high school chemistry class?
1981 continued the development of bigger and better arcade video games as every company tried to outdo the other. What do you know of the fourth year of the 'Golden Age of Arcade Games'?
Sometimes it can be hard to locate good mushrooms in the wild, unless you know where to look. Can you find the ten mushrooms hidden within these sentences?
So you like vacations, eh? Why not consider a trip to Canada? We've got ten different provinces, three territories, and more than you could ever see in your lifetime! Let me highlight a few gems for you to consider.
"Go ahead, make my day" and match these Clint Eastwood quotes with the movie in which they were uttered. "You've gotta ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?"
There are eight recognized species of bear in the family Ursidae. In this quiz I have included two outlier "bears" that are not actually family members, but carry the name nonetheless. Can you match the bear on the right to the characteristic on the left
You had your first music class today, and you just can't wait to tell your mom and dad all about the different instruments that you saw and heard. And these ones didn't just make noise... they could play a melody!