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What do (or did) these people called John do? Here is a diverse collection of Johns to sort into categories: film director, physician, physicist, or fictional.

From roughly 1870 to 1914, wealthy American heiresses often married into international aristocracy, trading money for titles. These women were known as "dollar princesses". Come learn a bit more about a few of their stories.

This is a quiz about people who were successful in their field, but failed to be first or were 'also rans'. Pick out the runner-up.

A surprising number of famous people were also good at sports. Which of these three areas of sports applies to each person?

In celebration of my birth year, all the people in this quiz were born in 1960. Order them according to their date of birth and their zodiac sign, beginning with January and Capricorn.

Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, having had one leg amputated due to cancer, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research.

See if you can identify the source of the following quotations!

YES, all of the men in the left-hand column of this match quiz are known for being the first to achieve a great feat! AND... in the right-hand column are the names of all the women who were the first to achieve the same feats! Can you match them?

The Count of St Germain (c. 1681-c.1784) remains one of history's most enigmatic figures. He made extraordinary claims then vanished without a trace. If you're not familiar with him, you might find this quiz interesting. I hope so.

Some of history's most famous mystery authors may have reputations for being bookworms and recluses but so many of them led interesting lives. Answer these ten questions about mystery authors.

These people were born in the state of Maine. Maine is located in the northeastern United States. How many of these Mainers are you familiar with?

Legally speaking, a conspiracy takes place when two or more people agree to commit a crime. The agreement itself is not enough, an action in furtherance of the conspiracy must also occur.

Mata Hari was a fascinating woman who literally re-invented her entire persona. Myths and stories still swirl about her dance shows and supposed spy activities. Come read some interviews about her life.

There's much more to author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley than just one book. What else do you know about her life and works?

After Shakespeare and the Bible, Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw are among the most quoted of writers. Can you pick which one is responsible for each of the following quotes?

People of Asian heritage have made huge contributions to British life and continue to break down cultural barriers. Here are ten such people who have made a difference to our country.

Here's a tale with a few holes - like a raft on the Mississippi. Your job? Plug the gaps and set it afloat. Do it well, and you'll shine brighter than Halley's Comet on the night Mark Twain tipped his hat and rode off into legend.

Two ancient Athenian men - Plato and Xenophon - were contemporaries of a similar age who were very different in their way of thinking. They were, however, eventually bound by a common goal.

For this quiz I will give ten Kings of Sweden, each named Eric. Match each with the commonly used historical epithets. (Note: Faulty dating of early Swedish kings led to unusual numbering).

The 2020s have seen the deaths of many notable people, some more famous than others. Your task is to choose from the list those who have departed this life in either 2024 or 2025.

Death is inevitable, but when notable people die, we can reflect on their contributions to public life. Here are but a few notable people who passed on in 2025. Your task is to identify their birthplace.

The highest peak in Europe's Alps presented quite a challenge to those who first attempted to climb it.

You must order the events of the life of Queen Elizabeth II! It was a long, blessed life, and these are a few of the highlights.

Given a list of people who made a big impact in the 21st Century, can you identify the ten Australians in the list. The list includes a variety of fields including the arts, sports, business, music, and politics.

Lewis & Clark headed an amazing expedition to explore the western United States. They had many adventures along the way. But what if they had access to the telegram along the way to write to Thomas Jefferson.

There have been traitors going back to Brutus and Judas Iscariot. People betray for a variety of reasons; revenge, money, or belief in a cause are a few. Societies through the ages have treated traitors with contempt. This quiz covers ten such people.

Death is inevitable. When notable people die, we take notice. All of the following people died in the late 60s, the 70s, or the early 80s. Your task is to identify those who passed only in the 1970s.

In 2004, Canadians voted for the greatest Canadian of all time. Your mission is to click on the top 10 who were chosen.

In 2004, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) polled the nation on who the greatest Canadian might be. The results were refined to the top ten, which were then voted on again to reveal their ranking. Can you place them in order from #1 to #10?

The Nobel Prize for Peace has been bestowed on over 100 recipients since it was first awarded in 1901. Some of those honorees were world leaders when they received the Prize, while others served before or after the event. Which 15 of these won the Prize?