The Daily Grind is a series of general knowledge questions in a variety of categories with no particular theme in mind. They will kick your ass. If you know what the “ants” on “ants on a log” are, however, you’ll have a leg up in today’s Grind, though I will dispute the questioner’s claim that [...]

Today’s “Highway to Hell” quiz tests you on your knowledge of hell, that place of punishment and suffering in the afterlife, as well as a huge source of inspiration for Dante. Additionally, you’ll may only get one point for knowing the Pam Dawber/John Ritter hell-inspired sitcom, but you’ll get my utmost respect if you know [...]

Today’s Censorship quiz was written by Brian Prisco, who many of you may know from his work as a movie critic over on Pajiba. He’s had an axe to grind with the Motion Picture Association of America and their seemingly arbitrary censorship rules, an axe he used to bloody the rating board in a fantastic [...]

What was the name of the boxer that Robert DeNiro played in the movie Raging Bull? Daniel Day Lewis plays a boxer in what Jim Sheridan film? What was the name of the boxer that Mr. T played in Rocky III? If you can answer these questions, you’re well on your way to acing today’s [...]

The leading cause of the termination of the biological functions in the United States is death, and it’s number one with a bullet. Of course, death comes in many fashions, and in today’s quiz, we explore that morbid topic. Death. Take the quiz: It’s guaranteed to brighten your spirits. Take the Quiz

We’re back again with a series of quizzes designed to improve your trivia fundamentals. Those of you who play high school and college trivia, pub trivia, or simply spend a lot of time playing Trivial Pursuit need to know the basics. The basics aren’t sexy, but they are important. So, know your literary terms, know [...]

Elizabeth and Darcy. Romeo and Juliet. Lord and Lady Macbeth. Anna and Count Vronsky. Bella and Edward? These and many other famous literary couples are the topic of this quiz. A little knowledge of “Anne of Green Gables” can go a long way here. Take the Quiz

Davis Guggenheim’s Waiting for “Superman” is out in theaters right now, and it’s a likely contender for an Oscar for best documentary at this year’s Academy Awards, and rightfully so, as it deftly tackles public education. Check out the trailer above — it may put you in tears. Of course, Guggenheim is no stranger to [...]

Today’s theme is space, dealing with both astronomy questions and where astronomy and popular culture collide. Knowledge of mid-90s grunge rock may improve your chances slightly, though high school astronomy would’ve been your best preparation. Take the Quiz

Today’s another lesson in fundamentals: A twofer, in fact. Every trivia competition is replete with geography and literature questions, yet it’s often those categories that most are weakest in (and mythology, if you’re like me). So, here’s a Geography 101 Quiz, and a Literature 101 Quiz. Good luck, and enjoy your weekend. I leave you [...]