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Obsolete Science Terms  
| Many an idea of some of the greatest individuals of science has crashed upon the rocks of progress. Take these ten examples below, terms and ideas that once captured the imagination of scientists...all now part of history! |
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Tough
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10Q |
4656 plays |
Aug 05 03 |
thejazzkickazz
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The Very Colourful Chemistry Quiz  
| Have you ever wondered what makes an orange orange? Or what makes rubies red? Take this quiz and find out! |
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Tough
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10Q |
3891 plays |
Aug 28 03 |
NatalieW
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Hypercalcaemia in Malignant Disease  
| This is an important complication of malignant disease ... see how much you know about this condition and learn a little more along the way. |
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Average
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15Q |
258 plays |
Jun 16 08 |
April
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I'd Rather Be Sleeping  
| You'll spend a third of your life doing it, but how much do you really know about sleep? |
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Average
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10Q |
3006 plays |
Aug 19 04 |
LilahDeDah
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Pharmacotherapy 1  
| While training to be a pharmacist in Canada, one learns a great deal about the names and uses for medications. Here is a small sample of what I have studied! Please note that these questions are based on trade names and chemical names used in Canada. |
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Average
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10Q |
1629 plays |
Mar 30 05 |
terrastos
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The New Earth - Gliese 581c  
| An earth-like planet was discovered. How much do you know about it? |
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Tough
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10Q |
579 plays |
May 20 07 |
Boneseh
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Biology Acrostic  
| This quiz tests your familiarity with concepts and terms of basic biology. This is an acrostic quiz: the first question asks for a nine-letter word, and the first letter of each answer to questions 2-10 following spell out that word. |
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Average
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10Q |
2562 plays |
Jun 16 07 |
ensiform
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Ernie and the Baleful Box: A Quantum Fairy Tale  
| Ernie the electron lives in a copper wire in the Department of Fiendish Physics of SU. He watches helplessly as Schroedinger the cat is lowered into the baleful box. Will this be Ernie's fate too? Is it worth taking a (gasp) physics quiz to find out? |
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Average
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10Q |
2220 plays |
Mar 12 04 |
uglybird
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Medical Terminology for Malingerers 2  
| The further medical misadventures of the master malingerer, Bruce Bludger (by request). |
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Average
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10Q |
3591 plays |
Sep 03 03 |
MotherGoose
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Disorders and Diseases of the Human Body  
| This quiz features questions about diseases and disorders affecting various systems of the human body. Have fun! |
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Tough
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10Q |
738 plays |
Aug 01 08 |
lotrfreak
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Theoretical Basic Probability  
| This is a quiz on the language and basic results of probability that would be found in a course in finite mathematics. Good luck! |
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Tough
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10Q |
477 plays |
Aug 11 07 |
rodney_indy
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Special Relativity and the Space Patrol  
| The life of an interstellar police officer is never easy, but sometimes the laws of physics make it hard to enforce the laws of society. Let's ride along with Officers Albert, Max and Hendrik on a typical patrol. |
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Tough
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10Q |
3489 plays |
Oct 25 05 |
CellarDoor
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Numbers Costume Party!  
| All numbers are coming to the costume party tonight, but they are in disguise! Now it's your task to find out their real identities. |
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Average
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10Q |
423 plays |
May 29 08 |
Matthew_07
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It's Chemistry Time, Folks  
| Welcome to chemistry class! I hope you get a good grade! |
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Average
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10Q |
1035 plays |
Feb 22 08 |
bigsoxy
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Get to Know Your Pancreas  
| The pancreas is a gland organ situated in the abdominal region of the human body. It is critical to sustain life as it carries out many functions to keep characteristics of the human body in balance. Enjoy! |
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Average
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10Q |
945 plays |
Jul 19 07 |
jonnowales
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Basic Intravenous Knowledge  
| Ever wonder about those 'necessary' IV's?..Take this quiz to find out the basics. |
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Average
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10Q |
768 plays |
May 15 08 |
amyrn007
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Evidence for Evolution- Unintelligent Design  
| This is the second in a series of quizzes designed to present the scientific case for evolution. Surprisingly, it's sometimes the imperfections in evolution that are the best evidence for it. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
2148 plays |
Jun 02 05 |
crisw
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Insect Physicians - Creepy Crawly Medicine  
| A small insight into the bedside manner of the Bug Doctors. Take an intriguing look at the part insects have played in the world of medicine. |
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Tough
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10Q |
1056 plays |
Dec 07 04 |
Nannanut
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| 19 |
Vitamins and Minerals for Health and Growth  
| What role do vitamins and minerals play in health promotion? |
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Average
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10Q |
1098 plays |
Jan 28 07 |
soozy_woozy
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| 20 |
Nutritional Disorders: Deficiency Diseases  
| Malnutrition is seldom heard of in developed countries, but unfortunately, in third-world countries, it is the cause of a large number of deaths. Take this quiz to see what you know about nutritional deficiency diseases. |
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Average
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10Q |
1911 plays |
Mar 04 04 |
achernar
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Circle Theorems  
| There are many ways of finding out the size of angles within circles. How good are you at geometry? Enjoy! |
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Average
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10Q |
870 plays |
Aug 07 07 |
jonnowales
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Inside a Coal-Fired Power Plant  
| The electricity you're using to play this quiz may come from one of the hundreds of coal-fired power plants that together generate more than 40% of the world's electricity. Let's explore what makes it possible to turn on the lights. |
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Tough
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15Q |
525 plays |
Apr 25 07 |
CellarDoor
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The Constellations & Their History  
| How well do you know the constellations? |
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Difficult
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20Q |
1221 plays |
Feb 06 05 |
achernar
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Mount Palomar Observatory  
| George Hale was very instrumental in the existance of the Mt. Palomar Observatory. Home of the largest reflector in the continental United States, a 200 inch mirror. |
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Tough
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20Q |
231 plays |
Feb 22 07 |
almach
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PLANT FACTS: the plant acrostic!  
| This quiz is an acrostic. There are ten questions. The first letters to the answers to these questions will spell out "PLANT FACTS". So, the answer to number one will start with "P", the answer to number two will start with "L", etc. Enjoy! |
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Tough
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10Q |
615 plays |
Feb 06 07 |
kharkiv
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Eponyms in Medical Terminology  
| Eponyms are words or phrases formed from, or including, the names of people and places. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
3255 plays |
Oct 26 03 |
MotherGoose
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How's Your Netiquette?  
| From the very first BBS (Bulletin Board Service), the creation of the internet has given us an entirely new venue for communication. Of course, that means a whole new set of rules and etiquette. How good is your "netiquette"? |
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Average
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10Q |
2934 plays |
Jan 12 07 |
peachy_1
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Strange Facts about Volcanoes  
| Which has a bigger volume-- the biggest outpouring of lava in Earth's history, or one of Mars' moons? Want to live in the shadow of a volcano? Or what about swimming in one? Stay tuned for the surprising literary conclusion! |
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Tough
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10Q |
2412 plays |
Dec 18 05 |
pu2-ke-qi-ri
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Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia  
| This quiz is intended to provide information for family and friends of people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. It will include some useful advice, as well. |
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Easy
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10Q |
1065 plays |
Jan 02 08 |
janetgool
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Mathematics History II  
| This is part two of my series. A little harder than the previous one.
"Mathematics is the Queen of all Sciences." |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
672 plays |
Mar 01 07 |
lordaditya
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