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Questions tagged [knowledge]

A puzzle whose solution relies on external sources such as tables, dictionaries, Wikipedia, or specifics that may not be common knowledge.

The tag should be used for puzzles that require specific knowledge about the subject matter to be able to answer, or require external help (i.e. tables, dictionaries, Wikipedia, Google, etc.).

Note there are also tags for more specific knowledge sets such as:
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"Groupie" Therapy

This is a list of groups. The letters of each group's name are indicated with underscores(_), words separated by hyphens(-). As these are groups (containing more than one item), most will end in an s, and this pluralization is given where…
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Slumdog millionaire (14)

My Indian friend Jamal recently participated in the well-known TV quiz show Who wants to be a millionaire?. You might have heard or read about Jamal's spectacular success; the media reported on it extensively. Here is what Jamal told us about the…
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Pretty lame reviews.. Why do people want this?

Browsing an online store, you see this product. The reviews are pretty low, but it seems many people want it. What is it ?
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Where are the ----- ------ stored?

Friday fun trivia puzzle time. Goodluck all!
user41531
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What do these U.S. states have in common?

The following U.S. states have something in common that is not shared by any other state: Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Florida Georgia Indiana Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire North…
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Tag! You're it! :)

Everyone should {my prefix} that an {my infix}, like most others of its type, can easily perch on a {my suffix}. What's the word?
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Slumdog millionaire (12)

My Indian friend Jamal recently participated in the well-known TV quiz show Who wants to be a millionaire?. You might have heard or read about Jamal's spectacular success; the media reported on it extensively. Here is what Jamal told us about the…
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These three people are connected, How so?

Sally just started a game of checkers with Susan. Dave's back is against the wall and there is no where to run. Adam is a really popular Australian animal. How are Sally, Dave, and Adam connected? EDIT Hint 1 just saying, Adam is probably an emu…
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What is the subject?

Inspired by the recent "Name that Movie" puzzles, here is something similar. I will be giving away too much information if I tell you the subject, so you will have to work that out yourself. Once you get the first one, the rest should come…
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Fun Friday: What even is a layback sound mixer anyway?

It's Friday, it's fun, it's time to block up some of that valuable brain of yours with useless trivia. Text Version Suggs, Chas and Lee: --- ----- George, Bill and Ronald: ----- ----- Mary-Kate, Ashley and Bob: ---- ----- Burdon, Price and…
user41531
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Fowl Perpetrators Caught as Robberies Add Up

After several years at Private Eye Academy, Joey Solvesalot finally earned his detective license and was looking forward to solving some cases. So he decided to settle in the infamous Problem City to start his career. After successfully moving in…
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I Haven't Had the Pleasure

If... I hurled a dream into the reservoir But you shouldn't inquire why--my lips are sealed. When my aforementioned action had consequences, I was gazing at you. Move! And... I'm looking to exchange Lust for my Persona and buy a smack for…
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To kill a cuckoo

Now these are stories I'd like to hear ! First born goes to Saturn Ducks go bomb stuff in winter Highness bequeathes his lands to imaginary sheep One for all, including a dog Clumsy girl goes into hiding Roaring parties in the pip-filled Big…
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Why won't George come?

"Oh boy, it's a boys-only party ! There'll be Jim, who never sleeps, and Jimmy, who's capable of anything. Charlie and Mike'll be there for sure, they're always so excited. And Nick... man, Nick just has that thing, you know, he's so fascinating!…
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Slumdog millionaire (11)

My Indian friend Jamal recently participated in the well-known TV quiz show Who wants to be a millionaire?. You might have heard or read about Jamal's spectacular success; the media reported on it extensively. Here is what Jamal told us about the…
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