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Put your critical thinking skills to the test with our captivating True or False quiz collection! Challenge common misconceptions and discover surprising truths across science, history, nature, pop culture, and everyday life. Each statement will make you think twice - is it a widespread myth or an unexpected reality? From ancient legends debunked to mind-blowing scientific facts, these quizzes are designed to surprise and educate. Perfect for curious minds who love to separate fact from fiction. With explanations after each answer, you'll walk away with fascinating knowledge to share. Test yourself, challenge your friends, and discover that truth is often stranger than fiction!

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International Women's Rights Day

15 questions on the history of women's rights. March 8 traces its origins to a women workers' strike in 1917, the UN took it up and adopted a founding treaty in 1979, and a major world conference took place in 1995. Also on the program: the first woman in space in 1963, the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893, the first female Nobel laureate in 1903, the abortion-rights law of 1975, the feminist essay of 1949, #MeToo in 2017 and women's share in parliament in 2024.

Valentine's Day: Between Legends and Romantic Traditions

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Valentine's Day: Between Legends and Romantic Traditions

The Roman priest behind the celebration, the ancient Roman festival said to be its ancestor, the 14th-century English writer who popularized it, the first box of chocolates from 1868, White Day and the Welsh tradition of January 25: 15 questions on the real history of Valentine's Day.

General Knowledge: Society and Current World

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General Knowledge: Society and Current World

10 questions to find your bearings in today's world: capital cities, international institutions, climate, global sport and geography. Which city was built as a compromise? How many states are in the EU since Brexit?

New Year's Eve: Traditions and Celebrations

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New Year's Eve: Traditions and Celebrations

From Scottish first-footing to Italian lentils, from polka-dot clothes in the Philippines to lucky underwear in Brazil, here are 15 New Year's Eve traditions from around the world. What do Danes throw in front of their friends' doors? What do Russians do with their written wishes? Fifteen December 31st customs, from one continent to the next.

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International Organizations

Where does the UN, with its 193 member states, have its headquarters? Which alliance founded in 1949 watches over peace in the North Atlantic? What does the acronym WHO stand for, who manages the euro, where does the European Parliament meet, how many stars are on the European Union flag: 10 questions on the great international organizations.

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Geopolitics and International Relations

A military alliance born in 1949, a European treaty signed in 1992, a high-profile EU departure in 2020: can you name the organizations, blocs and agreements shaping today's world? 10 geopolitics questions.

Great Social Movements of the 20th and 21st Centuries

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Great Social Movements of the 20th and 21st Centuries

From the suffragettes to the climate marches, by way of civil rights and the anti-apartheid struggle: 5 questions on the battles that reshaped the 20th and 21st centuries. Can you match each figure to their movement, from women's right to vote in France to the "I Have a Dream" speech of 1963? Which Swedish activist launched Fridays for Future?

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Great Modern Inventions

Facebook spent 1 billion on a photo-sharing network in 2012 when it had only 13 employees. The first iPhone, music streaming born in Sweden, contactless payment, consumer GPS: 15 questions on the inventions of the 21st century.

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Major Events of the 21st Century

September 11 changed everything, the euro entered circulation, Brexit reshaped Europe, the WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic. From the Arab Spring to Fukushima, from the invasion of Ukraine to OpenAI's conversational AI, 20 questions to pin down the dates that shaped the century.

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Nobel Prize: Famous Laureates

The youngest Peace laureate, the only scientist honored in two disciplines, the 1921 Physics prize given for an unexpected discovery, the humanitarian body awarded three times: ten questions on the faces of the Nobel, from 1901 to today.

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Environmental Issues: Planet in Danger

How long does a plastic bag take to break down at sea? Which country emits the most CO2? 20 number-driven questions on climate, biodiversity, oceans and international agreements.

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Social Networks: The Digital Era

What was Instagram's code name before launch? Which company is behind TikTok? Who bought Twitter and turned it into X? 10 questions on the behind-the-scenes of the big platforms, from record acquisitions to copied features.

Christmas: Traditions, Legends and Symbols

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Christmas: Traditions, Legends and Symbols

From the lit-up fir tree to snow-covered markets, from traditional carols to legends from the Far North: 20 questions on the origins, symbols and customs of end-of-year celebrations around the world.

Discover the world of news and society with the QuizFury quizzes. From the major events of the 20th century to the phenomena of the 21st, our quizzes decode the facts that have shaped our time: global geopolitics, international organizations, social movements, world days (Valentine's Day, Women's Rights), traditions and holidays (Christmas, New Year's Eve), modern inventions, Nobel Prizes and environmental challenges. From social media and the digital age to major crises, each quiz takes you to the heart of the figures making headlines and the topics shaping public opinion. Our news quizzes cover society in all its diversity: politics, ecology, technology, feminism, digital culture. Follow the pulse of the world, stay up to date on key events and challenge your friends on QuizFury.