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Top Quizzes of 2016
Almost there folks, 2016 is just about in the books. Our top quizzes of 2015 post was so popular last year we thought it only fitting to do a wrap-up for the top quizzes of 2016. In […]
Month: December 2016
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Top Comments of the Week (12/30)
From Dad Jokes to puns and all in between, Sporclers know how to make us laugh. Here are the… 1. Quiz: Blockheads III From Sporcle user podpod: “I couldn’t imagine why it wasn’t accepting “Spock”…until I leaned […]
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Curator Knows Best: milc
When it comes to Sporcle, curators truly do know best. In this blog series, some of the great curators of Sporcle share their expert opinions on curating, top-notch quizzes, up-and-coming Sporclers, and a wee bit […]
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Why are Some States a Commonwealth?
Four states in the United States call themselves commonwealths: Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. But what is a commonwealth? A commonwealth is a free state characterized by a representative government. In other words, there is […]
Badge News
New Badges: I Have a Dream, The Generalist, and MoMosMoBadges
“Mo’ quizzes, mo’ badges” -The Notorious Sporcle. I Have a Dream: We hold these badge requirements to be self-evident: on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 16th) earn 50% or better on I Have a Dream, Profile: Martin […]
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Auld Lang Syne Meaning & Lyrics – The History Behind a New Year’s Tradition
Auld Lang Syne meaning and why do we sing it on New Year’s Eve? The Scottish poem, written by Robert Burns in the 1700s, translates to “old long since” and means “times gone by” and […]
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Monday Morning Links: December 26th, 2016 Edition
Happy Monday! Or as I like to think of it, pre-pre-pre-pre-Friday. Welcome back to this slightly new feature to the Sporcle blog called ‘Monday Morning Links’. These short and sweet posts will link to some fun […]
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Top Comments of the Week (12/23)
From Dad Jokes to puns and all in between, Sporclers know how to make us laugh. Here are the… 1. Quiz: Norwegian Words You Probably Know From Sporcle user Lemonshark: “I could have sworn that a […]
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Badges on the Sporcle App!
One of the most requested features for the Sporcle iOS App has arrived–badges! Get your quizzing thumbs ready, because you can now earn and view badges from the app! You can check out your earned badges on […]
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Curator Knows Best: needapausebutton
When it comes to Sporcle, curators truly do know best. In this blog series, some of the great curators of Sporcle share their expert opinions on curating, top-notch quizzes, up-and-coming Sporclers, and a wee bit […]