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Can You Tell Us Who Wrote These Famous Novels?
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We can't begin to count the millions of books that have been written since man perfected the art of printing. We've chosen some of the most famous tomes from around the world, but can you tell us who wrote them?
Are You a Superhero, an Anti-Hero or a Supervillain?
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Comic books aren't black and white stories of good versus evil anymore. They're complex stories about fully developed characters. Of the three major archetypes, which are you, a superhero, anti-hero or supervillain? Take this quiz and find out!
Can You Identify These Harry Potter Characters If We Remove Their Eyebrows?
You may know what you look like without eyebrows, but do you think you can name your favorite Harry Potter characters if they're missing this essential facial hair? Take this quiz to find out.
8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults - not just kids - is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
Baby Name Quiz
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Oh, baby! No matter where you are on your parenting journey, you might need a baby name that reflects your style one day. Don't be basic and grab one out of a book. Let us help you pick the right one, instead!
The Emotional Intelligence Quiz
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Do you have the emotional intelligence of a door handle or that of a true genius? Your emotional IQ has nothing to do with your book smarts or your street smarts. It's all about the way you handle yourself! Where do you fall on the scale?
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
The Bengal Tiger Lives in Swamps, Forest and Grasslands
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The Bengal tiger is one of the biggest wild cats on the planet. It's also a popular tiger in pop culture. Shere Khan from "The Jungle Book," Rajah as Jasmine's pet tiger in "Aladdin" and Richard Parker from "Life of Pi" — they're all Bengal tigers!
The Alexander Hamilton Quiz
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You've read all the books. You've seen all the documentaries. You've memorized the all lyrics. Okay, you didn't, but you know all the words to the musical "Hamilton." Take this quiz to see if that's enough to give you an expert knowledge of Alexander Hamilton.
How Well Do You Remember Harry Potter?
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It's been a while since we were first introduced to the Hogwarts characters, but what do you still remember about Harry Potter and his friends? Take this quiz to find out.