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Philatelists collect stamps and numismatists collect coins, but there are many more obscure names for other collectors. Match the name with the collection.

A multiple-choice quiz by kino76. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kino76

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
380,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. What is collected by a phillumenist? Assuming they are full, a very handy collection to have when the lights go out. Hint

Matchbooks

Sunglasses

Lightbulbs

Moons

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Question 2 of 10

2. I collect humorous names e.g. Ivan Togo, Hugh Betsha. What am I called? Hint

Funnamilist

Humerotaxonomist

Comedicaphile

Comiconomenclaturist

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Question 3 of 10

3. As a dedicated labeorphilist, I have ninety-nine of these on my wall. Hopefully one does not fall or I will have one less on the wall. What do I collect? Hint

Wall clocks

Paintings

Red balloons

Beer bottles

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Question 4 of 10

4. I enjoy eating these ovoid objects with toast "soldiers", but as a pocillovist I really enjoy collecting the item upon which my ovoids rest. What do I collect? Hint

Egg bowls

Egg cups

Egg plates

Egg stands

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Question 5 of 10

5. All of us on Funtrivia could be referred to as scutelliphilists. What does a scutelliphilist collect? Hint

Recipes

Points

Badges

Quizzes

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Question 6 of 10

6. I am a pannapictographist. My collection is extensive, with topics related to bats, robins, spiders, wolverines and even mutated amphibians. What do I collect? Hint

Wildlife

Motivational posters

Fossils

Comic books

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Question 7 of 10

7. It is plain to see that the item collected by a rhykenologist could not fly. What does a rhykenologist collect? Hint

Sandpaper

Woodwork planes

Chisels

Rasps

8. The 26th president of the United States, the singer Mr Pendergrass and a name for a woman's garment would all be something that would make an arctophilist pay attention. What is the collection? Hint

Presidential memorabilia

Celebrity autographs

Teddy bears

Undergarments

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Question 9 of 10

9. I receive these items from every city. They usually have pictures of local landmarks on them and allow me to communicate on their reverse. I am a deltiologist, what do I collect? Hint

Postcards

Pens

Photographs

Maps

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Question 10 of 10

10. In my collection I have many different kinds of bird eggs. What am I named? Hint

Oologist

Eggophile

Oviologist

Zygotophilist

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is collected by a phillumenist? Assuming they are full, a very handy collection to have when the lights go out.

Answer: Matchbooks

A phillumenist collects matchbooks or matchbox labels. The etymology of the word: phil- [Love of] -{English} lumen- [Light] -{Latin}.

2. I collect humorous names e.g. Ivan Togo, Hugh Betsha. What am I called?

Answer: Comiconomenclaturist

Comiconomenclaturists are collectors of humorous names. "Comic" from the Latin "comicos" or the Greek "kōmik�s" and "nomenclature" from the Latin "nomenclatura" {calling by name, list of names}.

3. As a dedicated labeorphilist, I have ninety-nine of these on my wall. Hopefully one does not fall or I will have one less on the wall. What do I collect?

Answer: Beer bottles

Labeorphilists collect beer bottles. According to the information I have been able to find, it makes no difference if the bottles are full or empty. The collection is solely about the bottles.

4. I enjoy eating these ovoid objects with toast "soldiers", but as a pocillovist I really enjoy collecting the item upon which my ovoids rest. What do I collect?

Answer: Egg cups

Pocillovy is a made up word. Winnie Freeman from Surrey, is alleged to have created the word from the Latin "pocillum" [a small cup] and "ovi" [egg] in 1984.

5. All of us on Funtrivia could be referred to as scutelliphilists. What does a scutelliphilist collect?

Answer: Badges

Scutelliphilists collect badges and patches. The origin of the word is from the Latin "scutellus" [little shield].

6. I am a pannapictographist. My collection is extensive, with topics related to bats, robins, spiders, wolverines and even mutated amphibians. What do I collect?

Answer: Comic books

In May of 2015, Bob Bretall held the Guinness World Record for the biggest comic book collection. It held over 94,000 comics. According to an Mr Bretall, every single one of his comics are unique and he has no duplicates.
Recently a first edition comic, which was bought for 10c, was sold on e-Bay for 3.2 milion dollars, making it the most expensive comic to ever be sold. Mr Bretall tells us that no true collector would ever sell a comic.

7. It is plain to see that the item collected by a rhykenologist could not fly. What does a rhykenologist collect?

Answer: Woodwork planes

The origin of the word rhykenology is assumed to be from the Greek word "rhykane" [plane, specifically related to woodworking].

Answer: Teddy bears

Arctophilia originates from the Greek words "arktos" [bear] and "philia" [affection].In December 2012, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, Jackie Miley from the United States was the greatest arctophilist in the world. Her collection consisted of 8026 teddy bears.

9. I receive these items from every city. They usually have pictures of local landmarks on them and allow me to communicate on their reverse. I am a deltiologist, what do I collect?

Answer: Postcards

Deltiologists collect postcards. Deltiology is made up of the Ancient Greek word "deltion; deltos" [writing tablet] and the English "-logy".
Deltiology is the third most popular type of collection behind philately and numenism. Collectors fall in to varying categories. Some collect for the postcards themselves, while others collect specific themes printed on the postcards. Many techniques exist for dating postcards e.g. printing dates, postmarks and company date codes.

10. In my collection I have many different kinds of bird eggs. What am I named?

Answer: Oologist

The word Oologist comes from the Ancient Greek "‎ōio-" [egg]."Oo-" is used as a prefix for a number of English words, all related to eggs. Oologists collect wild birds' eggs. According to legislation like the "Protection of Birds Act 1954" and "Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981" it is illegal to collect and trade in wild bird eggs in the United Kingdom.

In the US, there are similar laws passed making it illegal.

Source: Author kino76

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