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From Caesar to Brexit: The English History Quiz
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English history goes back just a lot bit further than that of the United States. How much do you know about the past of jolly old England? How far back does your knowledge of English history go? Take this quiz to find out!
Who Was the First Person to Speak English?
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English may be the most spoken language in the world, but it wasn't always. So who started speaking it first?
Can You Match the Famous Piece of Literature to Its Author?
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As Ernest Hemingway says, "There is no friend as loyal as a book." Sure, your human friends are all right, but have they ever transported you through space and time to a faraway land? I think not. So, let's see how much you truly know about your loyal book friends with the following quiz!
Can You Name All 35 Famous Works of Literature From a Description?
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Literature gives us a record of how humans have processed the joys and griefs of existence over the ages. How much of the record have you read? Let’s test your knowledge of human experience with this quiz!
Can You Match the Author to the Fiction Book?
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It's not easy being well read, as there are so many great books out there to choose from. If you're a book lover, try your hand at this very literary HowStuffWorks quiz!
Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle
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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.
She's Alive, Alive! The Weird Science Quiz
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There's sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll ... chips, dips, chains and whips in this quiz. How much do you know about the 1980s cult comedy classic "Weird Science."
Can We Guess Your College Major?
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It's one of the biggest decisions of your young life. Tell us a little about yourself, and we'll figure out what option you chose!
England Attempts to Clamp Down on â Exclamation Points!
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England's Department of Education is cracking down on the exclamation mark. Learn more about the punctuation drama at HowStuffWorks Now.
Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs. History
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Did you learn most of your history from the silver screen? If so, you might want to fact-check a few things. Test your real history knowledge by separating the real story from cinema inaccuracies.