Events of the 20th Century -- Did You Know?
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Let's see if you can place some events in the 20th century in various fields. You won't even have to remember the exact year - all I want to know from you is in which quarter of the century each event happened. Easy? Maybe. Or not. You may be surprised.
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Pick The Year
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Average
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20 |
357
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Feb 07 22
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WesleyCrusher
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Melodies and Motifs: Christmas Carols Again
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Here are ten more sheet music snippits of Christmas Carols. Can you recognize each melody?
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Christmas Music
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Average
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10 |
81
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Feb 05 22
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qrayx
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Flemish and Dutch Old Masters
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The low countries of Belgium and the Netherlands produced some very high art! This is a glimpse into a few of the extraordinary paintings produced by a small selection of the many old masters of this region.
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Art by Region
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Average
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10 |
165
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Jan 26 22
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agentofchaos
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Obviously Not!
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It can be embarrassing when you ask somebody to confirm you are in the right location only to be told "Obviously not!" Here are ten such examples where there was confusion about where exactly one was.
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Where on Earth?
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Average
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10 |
170
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Jan 22 22
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1nn1
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X, Y, and Z Farrago
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In this adopted quiz we introduce you to a number of words starting with the above letters that are not used often. Best of luck.
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Words N - Z
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Easy
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10 |
208
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Jan 17 22
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pollucci19
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Bones of Contention
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Is this going to be a problem? Do you have a bone to pick with me? All you have to do to prove that you are right is to correctly label this skeletal diagram; no bones about it!
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Skeletal System
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Easy
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15 |
261
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Jan 16 22
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reedy
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An Introduction to Feudalism
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The social, economic, political and military system known as feudalism dominated Western Europe for a large part of the Middle Ages. This quiz presents a few basic facts about feudalism and the historical period in which it flourished.
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Medieval History
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Easy
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10 |
184
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Jan 13 22
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LadyNym
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A Safe Pair of Hands
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Strikers and midfielders get plenty of attention, but what about that majestic beast at the back of the team, the goalkeeper? Goalies play a vital role in keeping the ball out of the net, and they need love too. Note: slight UK bias.
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Football Players
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Average
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10 |
148
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Jan 11 22
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Kankurette
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Let's Learn Lusophones
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Olá! Etymologically speaking, the term "Lusophones" refers to countries that recognize Portuguese as their official language. Can you name these ten Portuguese-speaking nations and territories, based on the given descriptions and photos? Enjoy!
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Where on Earth?
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Very Easy
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10 |
240
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Jan 10 22
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Matthew_07
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Place the City - Europe
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Think you know Europe well enough to point out these ten cities on a map? Match the destination to the numbers provided. Good luck!
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Europe - Cities
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Easy
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10 |
413
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Jan 05 22
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kyleisalive
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10 Paintings: Rembrandt van Rijn
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Rembrandt van Rijn is synonymous with the Dutch Golden Age art movement. Considered one the greatest visual artists in history, the famous painter was the creator of these ten famous works.
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Rembrandt van Rijn
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Average
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10 |
109
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Jan 02 22
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trident
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Jason's Quest
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Jason was a Greek Hero who was sent on a mission to find a precious object. Do you know what object, who went with him, or what adventure they had?
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Myths and Legends for Kids
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Average
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10 |
108
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Jan 01 22
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flopsymopsy
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Whangarei Street Art Healing
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Early in 2019, some of the world's best street artists created masterpieces around the city of Whangarei (Pron. "Fong-A-Ray") in New Zealand. Relax and enjoy these murals from "Tuia te muka Tangata - Weaving the Threads of Humanity".
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Mixed Sites in Oceania
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Easy
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10 |
187
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Dec 31 21
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psnz
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Broadway Musical Chairs
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Match each title of a well-known musical on the right to a set of three or four randomly chosen songs on the left. Spans about 10 decades of musical theater. Good luck!
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Name the Musical
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Very Easy
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10 |
190
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Dec 24 21
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gracious1
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Fred Rogers -- A Life of Tikkun Olam
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Fred Rogers lived a life that exemplified "tikkun olam" -- the belief that we are all called to heal the world through acts of kindness, charity, love and righteousness. Let's see some of the ways this informed Rogers' life both on TV and in real life.
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Rogers, Fred
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Average
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10 |
195
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Dec 23 21
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MrNobody97
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Keep Your Composer!
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The answer to each clue is a composer's name that sounds a little like something else. See if you can get it from the clue! (Last name only)
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Music Word Play
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Average
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10 |
159
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Dec 19 21
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LeoDaVinci
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Here We Go Again
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Here we go again... history is repeating itself once more. How much do you know about these notable instances of historical recurrence?
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Blunders, What Ifs, Intrigue
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Average
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10 |
236
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Dec 15 21
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Joepetz
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Rockin' Around the Christmas Trees
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Ten friends have posted pictures of their newly decorated Christmas trees but forgotten to put their names on them. Use the pictures and some logic to work out which tree belongs to which friend and solve the puzzle!
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Logic Puzzles
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Average
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10 |
142
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Dec 05 21
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Fifiona81
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Firework Chemistry
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Fireworks are often part of celebrations, especially at New Year. What do you know about the ingredients which go into them to make them so spectacular?
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Chemistry
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Average
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10 |
337
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Dec 01 21
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rossian
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Space Invaders
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Aliens have been presented in all kinds of ways in pop culture. This quiz takes a look at some of the aliens depicted in books, movies, TV and in music.
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Extraterrestrials in Entertainment
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Easy
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10 |
196
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Nov 14 21
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ramonesrule
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Drawing in Circles
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Despite most being four left turns, many of the racetracks on the NASCAR circuit are quite distinguishable from their shape. Here are 10 digitized outlines. Combined with some hints, can you identify each?
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NASCAR Tracks
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Average
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10 |
58
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Nov 12 21
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George95
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This Little Piggy
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Pigs and their close relatives, wild boars, often appear in works of literature - not always as cute and cuddly creatures. This quiz will explore a few porcine appearances, including some lesser-known ones.
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Animal Themes
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Average
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10 |
139
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Nov 11 21
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LadyNym
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Industrial Power
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Industrial music involves experimental noise orientated compositions built upon electronic and altered instrumentation. This quiz looks at the influences, some theory and chronology of the genre.
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History of Music
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Average
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15 |
105
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Oct 27 21
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pollucci19
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From the Nile to the Mersey
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I've decided to do a series of quizzes on Africa, and as an Everton fan, I wanted to do one on African players who've played for Liverpool and Everton over the years, from Nigeria's Yakubu Aiyegbeni to Egypt's Mohamed Salah.
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Africa
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Average
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10 |
62
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Oct 22 21
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Kankurette
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I'll Have What She's Having
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I've written plenty of quizzes about male bands, so now it's time to write about some female ones. All of the bands in this quiz are either all-women bands or are predominantly made up of women. Be warned - some are pretty obscure!
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Women in Music
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Average
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10 |
86
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Oct 20 21
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Kankurette
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The Rolling Stones...A Blues Cover Band??
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That's what Paul McCartney called The Stones in 2021. Let's see why he may have overlooked a few numbers in the band's eclectic repertoire!
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Rolling Stones
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Average
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10 |
96
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Oct 18 21
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Sidd2
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Sea of Joy
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With a title inspired by a Blind Faith song, this quiz will take you on a voyage through some intriguing, sea-related facts.
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Thematic Landforms
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Average
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10 |
106
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Aug 27 21
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LadyNym
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Avian Jukebox
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I think I'll land my space ship on the planet Avion and see what songs they have on the jukebox at the Crow Bar. I'll have to swap out my shells for birdseed though. Match the birdy tunes to the birdy artists.
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Jukebox Music Mix
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Average
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10 |
168
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Jul 30 21
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bigjohnsludge
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Choosing Things to Eat
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According to people who study what's good for us to eat, we need to pay attention to having a "balanced diet". That means choosing food that will give us the nutrients we need to stay healthy. This quiz will ask questions about how we do that.
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Food for Kids
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Very Easy
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10 |
452
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Jul 22 21
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Trivia_Fan54
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"Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" Part 1
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"Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" was an "imaginary story" published in two parts that was intended as a grand finale for the Silver Age version of Superman. This quiz concerns part 1, published in "Superman" #423 in September 1986.
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Superman
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Average
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10 |
115
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Jun 19 21
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agentofchaos
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